The view along Route 9 between Fairfield Bay, Arkansas and Mountain View, Arkansas. August 5, 2012. (Photo by Betsy).
(Note: All pictures may be enlarged by clicking on them.)
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When Betsy and I went to Arkansas earlier this month, we were shocked at the drought conditions in the state. As we traveled from Memphis to Little Rock we saw many brown fields and lawns. Even when we traveled north to Fairfield Bay, it was obvious that the state was very dry.
We left Fairfield Bay and headed toward Mountain View, Arkansas, along Highway 9. We passed over many dry creeks, but then we rounded a bend and saw the scene above.
Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. August 5, 2012.
It was so beautiful with the mountains, sky, clouds and green trees, that we both said “Stop!”. So we pulled over to the side of the road and got these pictures of this part of the Ozark Mountains. The Ozarks of Arkansas were definitely beautiful in spite of the drought.
Senior Moments 
August 27, 2012 at 4:48 am |
Yes they are beautiful George, i’ve just been to Betsy’s waterfalls and am so envious with the two of you. I wonder if you toss coins to decide who posts the waterfalls, or maybe alternately you do!
August 27, 2012 at 4:54 am |
I don’t think the countryside as shown in the two photos looks all that bad.
Ozack rings a bell with me – never been there, I refer to the Ozack Mountains, but wasn’t there in the 70’s/80’s a US airline called Ozack Airlines, I am sure I travelled with them on some part of my trips across the USA??? They were just a commuter like airline, not international or even nation wide for the USA.
Interesting blog, as always George.
Cheers
Colin (Brisbane.Australia)
August 27, 2012 at 5:59 am |
I wasn’t going to bed until I sorted out my travel with Ozack Airlines,
it was from St. Louis, Missouri back to Rochester, Minn.
And that episode of my US travels in the 1980’s, is a very long story.
Nothing like “jogging” the memory box eh?
Cheers
Colin.
August 27, 2012 at 7:09 am |
do you know what the round buildings are in the photos? they look like an entrance to something. even enlarging i can’t really tell, but when the photo is enlarged they make a beautiful part of the photo
August 27, 2012 at 7:53 am |
While I never want a hurricane to hit anyone, I can’t help but hope Isaac keeps to a western track to send some rain their way!
August 27, 2012 at 10:13 am |
Wonderful captures of a beautiful place, George! I, too, hope they get some rain soon!! It’s even dry here in Seattle — no rain in over 30 days which is really unusual for this area! Lots of fires all over the state! Hope you have a great week!
August 27, 2012 at 12:53 pm |
The lack of rain has sure taken it’s toll on so much of the beautiful scenery. It’s nice this scene was spared!
August 27, 2012 at 1:35 pm |
Definitely beautiful alright. Drought is a terrible thing. we haven’t had any measurably rain since Mid July but not a drought yet. It is very damp and dewy in the mornings and the ground holds the moisture and it is not hot here. So we are thankful. MB.
August 27, 2012 at 3:39 pm |
Gorgeous scene. I sure am glad you stopped so that now I have been able to enjoy the moment as well.
August 27, 2012 at 10:59 pm |
In-spite of dry season you have managed to get very good shots. Here also it has been dry and it has just started raining at the end of season.
August 27, 2012 at 11:14 pm |
What gorgeous scenery!
August 27, 2012 at 11:28 pm |
Terrific scenic sights, but I do hope there are frequent rains and these sights become greener.
August 28, 2012 at 3:57 am |
Beautiful photos, George! The views of the mountains is gorgeous. I do pray they get some much needed rain.
August 28, 2012 at 7:11 am |
Enjoyed the photos. Can’t imagine a drought at the moment as still clearing up from some flooding earlier in the week. What a world.
August 28, 2012 at 12:16 pm |
I really hope people click and enlarge to see the true beauty of these shots. They are wonderful.
August 28, 2012 at 2:37 pm |
Great post, George! The mountains look alive and full of ….adventure. I always wonder just What will I find, when I see mountains through a pass. 🙂
Linda
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August 28, 2012 at 3:11 pm |
Beautiful magic scenery. I am greeting
August 31, 2012 at 12:00 am |
I love the scenery You presented here thru Your photos.