We're On Vacation!

We really are!

And for those of you who are interested in where we've been, please visit Bullwinkle's Travels. For the first time in an eternity, our little travel blog is just about up to date. Enjoy!

Lots of folks look at what we're doing and think we're on a perpetual vacation. Of course, that's not true. As much as we love this lifestyle, and believe us we do, much of our time on the road is spent dealing with everyday life.

But, for some reason, Arkansas feels different. Since we left Missouri, we are free of any and all obligations for the first time in a long time. (It's all been fun, of course. But, an obligation is an obligation!) Arkansas is pretty. It's laid back. It's fun.

We loved Hickory Creek COE Campground in northwest Arkansas. It was relaxing. It was quiet. It was a great place to chill.

Now, we're 120 miles or so south. Here at Mount Magazine State Park something is different. The campground is small. Just 18 sites. We're sharing the highest point in the state with a splendid lodge just a few minutes away that is home to a fabulous restaurant (where we had breakfast this morning) and a most comfortable lodge with sweeping views where we sat and soaked up free wi-fi to take care of some important business this morning.

We like it here. But, we're just starting to understand why.

Sure, it's all nice. But, there's something else. Sitting here for just over 48 hours, we're starting to get it. This spacious site in the woods feels extra homey. It's quiet here. With no satellite and limited cell service, we're wonderfully disconnected. Yet, civilization, complete with cloth napkins and cheerful waitresses is just a one-mile hike or three-minute drive away. The sweeping views are breathtaking. The hiking trails are fantastic. We feel truly blessed to be here. We are, in the words of our favorite vet in Gunnison, chillaxin.

Finally, we got it.

It feels like we're on vacation!

Actually, in our three years of life on the road, most days have been fun. But, the days that feel like "vacation" are few and far between.

There's just something about this place.

It's special.

Actually, I'm not going to spend much more time attempting to explain this. Either you get it, or you don't.

And, if you do, you should put Mt. Magazine State Park on your "to do" list.

Enough said.

Meanwhile, we are lovin' our vacation!