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Arkansas: We Have Big Love for Little Rock
Arkansas: We Have Big Love for Little Rock

Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, has attracted us as tourists twice and is one of the few cities we’ve visited that has led us to say, “We can see ourselves living here.” For us, that’s the highest compliment we could give a city.

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Doug DraperSeptember 17, 2019 Comments
Mississippi: Jackson Offers Two Capitols and Several Great Museums to Visit
Mississippi: Jackson Offers Two Capitols and Several Great Museums to Visit

Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, has plenty for visitors to see and do. The city includes two capitols—the old and current building—two Mississippi museums, a governor’s mansion and more places to go that make this an unforgettable destination.

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Doug DraperSeptember 10, 2019 Comments
Louisiana: Baton Rouge Gives Visitors Much More to Do than Visit the State Capitol
Louisiana: Baton Rouge Gives Visitors Much More to Do than Visit the State Capitol

Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, shares a few things in common with its more famous neighbor to the east—New Orleans. Both cities reside on the banks of the Mississippi River, they have diehard football fans (Geaux Saints! Geaux Tigers!), and there’s an overload of things for visitors to do.

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Doug DraperSeptember 3, 2019 Comments
Israel: Making the Steep Climb to Jerusalem and Being Overwhelmed
Israel: Making the Steep Climb to Jerusalem and Being Overwhelmed

A profound moment in our tour of Israel came when driving from the Dead Sea to Jerusalem. After passing Jericho, we drove up a steep incline to reach the city.

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Doug DraperAugust 28, 2019 Comments
Israel: So Much to See in Such a Small Space
Israel: So Much to See in Such a Small Space

We viewed a trip to Israel as a once-in-a-lifetime experience because of the cost and distance, but we soon discovered that many people make the journey. In fact, more than 3 million tourists visit Israel each year.

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Doug DraperAugust 27, 2019 Comments
Louisiana: Linda Becomes a Tourist in Her Hometown of New Orleans
Louisiana: Linda Becomes a Tourist in Her Hometown of New Orleans

Linda goes home again—back to her birthplace of New Orleans—in this week’s travel journal. Even though she knows the city well, we tackled New Orleans like tourists and went to all the must-see places, including the famous Jackson Square. Overall, the city delivered a remarkable vacation experience because of its unique style and the diversity of things to do.

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Doug DraperAugust 20, 2019 Comments
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Wild plants find a post on a dock at Lake Lincoln in Mississippi to be an ideal home. See more on www.msarla.com.
Lake Tangipahoa serves as the scenic centerpiece of Percy Quin State Park in Mississippi. See more on www.msarla.com.
Lake Lincoln stands out as one of the prettiest places in Mississippi. See more at www.msarla.com.
Tickfaw State Park excels in natural beauty. See more on www.msarla.com.
Raccoon welcomes visitors to Tickfaw State Park in Louisiana. See more on www.msarla.com.
Lake Chicot in Arkansas is the largest Oxbow lake in North America. See more on www.msarla.com.
 
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