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A Story Worth Telling: Hardy, AR

There is a reality show on Discovery called Clash of the Ozarks. Have you seen it? It is about two feuding families in a small town in north central Arkansas called Hardy. This happens to be my hometown. Well, I am technically from the next town over, but everybody knows everybody in Sharp County. My family has been in that area as long as the Russells and the Evanses.

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The Adventures of a Princess and a Really Cute Dragon: Wilson Park

I got an overwhelming response to our family adventure to Terra Studios, so I wanted to share with you another time when I allowed my children to dress up and explore another local attraction.  Nestled in the heart of Fayetteville, AR is a lovely city park called Wilson Park .  I remember visiting this park and exploring the castle in the late 90’s with my brother who was living here at the time.  I also visited the park on my second date with my now husband.  It is full of happy memories for me.

One day last summer, I loaded up the kids and packed several costumes in the car.  I allowed them to change and have a dramatic play time on the grounds; following behind with my camera.

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