I'd heard my Dad mention Paraclifta a number of times through the years, and his passing comments always intrigued me. What was this place that had been completely wiped from the map where once there had been a thriving town? I kept telling myself I would dig into it. Finally, I had my shot when Dad and I took a recent road trip back down old highway 71 together. I've written a past ode to 71 - much of my childhood was spent in the small towns along it. I'll share more about this particular ... View Post
An Ode to Highway 71 in Arkansas – Part Two
Explore other meanderings, scenic byways and roads less traveled over at Travelin' Magpie. Follow this trip via Mapquest or see highlights, photos & check-ins on Foursquare. Part Two: Traveling Northbound from Lockesburg to Huntington In a previous post (a *while* back. cough.) I wrote a bit about my enduring affection for Highway 71 in Arkansas. In fact, that post even comes with a recommended soundtrack - go back and give it a quick read so this ramble is a bit more (or less) in ... View Post
