Whenever DFW life gets to be tedious, the wife and I jump on the scooter and head toward Eureka Springs. We recently returned from a week in the hills.
1st evening was Granbury to Mena by way of Hwy 4 in the valley. We were going to cross the Talamena but it was weather socked.
Stopped for a rest, and restroom break in Watson;
Asked at the store if we could use the facilities, and were informed that the restroom was inoperable. As we were scanning for suitable foilage the elderly gentleman produced a key and informed us that the VFD accross the street has clean restrooms which we were welcome to use, and if we were tired just stretch out on the floor, it was clean. Never met an inhospitable person when traveling on a bike. People's good will always amazes and encourages us.
After freshening up we proceded to Mena, where we had a "cabin" at Mena Mountaintop Cabins. It is up a slight grade, at the bottom of which should be a large sign " place bikes in 4WD before proceeding. It's about 48% and BTW there is a very off camber 90 degree hard right.....in the middle of the climb. the palce is spotless, views are great, and the owners are fantastic.
Where else could you read Good Housekeeping, King James and Cabela's in an an evenings time?
Sunday was travel up 71 via Booneville to Hwy23 and a ride best described as high speed through a kaleidoscope. The rear seater said the colors were so vibrant it looked as though we could eat them. Enjoyable to say the least.
We arrived at dark in Eureka and checked in for 4 days at Tall Pines Inn.
If rustic is your thing and you don't mind deer coming within inches of you while you relax on the porch then this is for you. We WILL be back to this place. The rowdy Beaver is right across the hiway for drinks and dinner.
Colors in the area are spectacular this time of year. This is a pasture off hwy 23 south of Eureka.
In the historic district there are always sights to see, and the glam fairy supervises all;
Humpty takes care of the other side of the hill
Colors of Basin Park
Can't get this anywhere else;
We had a really enjoyable week, and are planning our winter trip in February.
Enjoy.
1st evening was Granbury to Mena by way of Hwy 4 in the valley. We were going to cross the Talamena but it was weather socked.
Stopped for a rest, and restroom break in Watson;
Asked at the store if we could use the facilities, and were informed that the restroom was inoperable. As we were scanning for suitable foilage the elderly gentleman produced a key and informed us that the VFD accross the street has clean restrooms which we were welcome to use, and if we were tired just stretch out on the floor, it was clean. Never met an inhospitable person when traveling on a bike. People's good will always amazes and encourages us.
After freshening up we proceded to Mena, where we had a "cabin" at Mena Mountaintop Cabins. It is up a slight grade, at the bottom of which should be a large sign " place bikes in 4WD before proceeding. It's about 48% and BTW there is a very off camber 90 degree hard right.....in the middle of the climb. the palce is spotless, views are great, and the owners are fantastic.
Where else could you read Good Housekeeping, King James and Cabela's in an an evenings time?
Sunday was travel up 71 via Booneville to Hwy23 and a ride best described as high speed through a kaleidoscope. The rear seater said the colors were so vibrant it looked as though we could eat them. Enjoyable to say the least.
We arrived at dark in Eureka and checked in for 4 days at Tall Pines Inn.
If rustic is your thing and you don't mind deer coming within inches of you while you relax on the porch then this is for you. We WILL be back to this place. The rowdy Beaver is right across the hiway for drinks and dinner.
Colors in the area are spectacular this time of year. This is a pasture off hwy 23 south of Eureka.
In the historic district there are always sights to see, and the glam fairy supervises all;
Humpty takes care of the other side of the hill
Colors of Basin Park
Can't get this anywhere else;
We had a really enjoyable week, and are planning our winter trip in February.
Enjoy.