A Drive Along The Mulberry River
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Before the days when you could buy a book with GPS coordinates to every spot in the world, we used to use an Arkansas Gazetteer, tips from old timers and guides like Alf Carter.
This was originally published as Issue #109 on July 12, 2000. |
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I was anxious to find a swimming hole and to have a bite to eat. I decided to drive east on Highway 215 and see if I could find a place to get lunch. After driving for some miles I came across The Oark General Store and Cafe. This store was established in 1879 and is the oldest store in all of Arkansas. Their motto is "We may not have what you want....but, we have something that will do." I stopped there for a few things for my pack and they had everything I needed, including a great lunch. I also picked up some information on a good spot to go swimming. I finished lunch and headed towards the Wolf Pen Recreational Area to go swimming. This is a pretty cool spot with a nice picnic area that can handle quite a few people. This picturesqe location was right along the Mulberry River and I went into the water here for my swim. Even though it was mid-summer, the water was just what i needed to cool down. I saw several kids spashing around down river from me. Once I was ready I returned home.