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Going to the Lake: “Looking Back”

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Reprinted here by special permission of the author, Cindy Beckman, a retired Conway High School history teacher who writes local history.

One of summer’s favorite activities is going to the lake. With modern transportation, that can mean going north to Greers Ferry Lake or going south to Lake Ouachita, Lake DeGray or Lake Hamilton. But in past years, Faulkner County residents couldn’t go that far to swim, fish or picnic.

Many Faulkner County families had their own favorite spot along the Cadron Creek or the Arkansas River Continue reading →

Cadron Creek: “Looking Back”

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Reprinted here by special permission of the author, Cindy Beckman, a retired Conway High School history teacher who writes local history.

Living in the center of the Natural State, Arkansans have a variety of opportunities to experience the great outdoors. Here in Faulkner County, there were many places to camp, hike, canoe, fish and swim in the summers of yesteryear as well as today.

The Cadron Creek has always been an outdoor destination for Faulkner County residents. The multiple forks and tributaries provided bathing and drinking water for early settlers. Continue reading →

Goin’ to Town: “Looking Back”

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Reprinted here by special permission of the author, Cindy Beckman, a retired Conway High School history teacher who writes local history.

Those who make the daily commute from the northern part of Faulkner County to Conway know the frustration of traveling the busy Highway 65. Some have opted to take the alternate route down Highway 25, which has increased the amount of traffic on that somewhat peaceful highway as well. But making the trip to Conway used to be even more challenging and difficult. Continue reading →