Skyscrapers of Stuttgart Arkansas
Stuttgart, Arkansas is a small farming town with a rich history. It is not only the largest producer of rice in the world but is the home of some of the best duck hunting in America and the host city for the annual World Duck Calling Contest.
Last week, the Arkansas Parks,Travel and Tourism Commission held its monthly meeting in the new magnificent Grand Prairie Center. This 63,000 sq. ft. building can seat up to 1250 in the Concert Theater and handle meetings, conventions and community activities with dining and breakout rooms capable of comfortably seating small to large groups in the hundreds.
On the fifty or so miles return trip to Little Rock, I took time to explore stopping first in another small town, England, dropping by the Mayor’s office and then in the spirit of Robert Frost, I took the road “less travelled by”. The following pictures inadequately show the peaceful majesty of a bayou forest of towering Cypress Trees … what a special surprise.
Last but not least, on this 100 degree plus afternoon, I found a brief albeit pleasant respite from the scorching sun and treeless farms as I drove under the canopy of most likely 100 years old Pecan trees. This brought back immediate flashback memories of my childhood when my dad took our family to Scott to buy fresh Arkansas Pecans. The other photo is of the Civil War Campsite which was part of the Little Rock Campaign.
Jim Dailey 
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