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Carrie Saunders
May 12, 2024
Arkansas' Aurora Borealis - A Once In A Lifetime Night
On May 9, 2024, whisperings of a potential viewing of the Aurora Borealis began circulating across the Natural State. By the morning of...
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Carrie Saunders
May 10, 2024
Camping in a Rainstorm at Cold Creek Valley Campground in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Location: Eureka Springs, Arkansas Campsite: Cold Creek Valley Camping can be a wonderful way to experience the great outdoors, but...
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Carrie Saunders
Apr 28, 2024
The Fernweh Diaries: Camping, Fishing, and Good Vibes
April 14 - 28, 2024 This series of Fernweh Diaries encompasses a few more days than the previous ones. Life has been a bit busy, and I...
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Carrie Saunders
Apr 19, 2024
Ouachita Mountain Smallie Adventures + An Outdoor Bathroom!
Nestled in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, Thunder Mountain Cabin is a dreamy vacation spot that offers a perfect blend of...
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Carrie Saunders
Apr 13, 2024
The Fernweh Diaries: Totality and Preparation
April 7 - 13, 2024 Are you planning a camping trip soon? You may be looking forward to a peaceful weekend in the great outdoors, with...
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Carrie Saunders
Apr 7, 2024
The Fernweh Diaries: April Fishing
I got to go fishing with my people. I was so stoked to get to fling some flies at some smallies in the Ouachita National Forest. It was a...
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Carrie Saunders
Mar 31, 2024
The Fernweh Diaries: Camping Season
The end of March has arrived, and for that, I am thankful. March is typically a fast-paced month for us with lots of obligations. We are...
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Carrie Saunders
Mar 23, 2024
The Fernweh Diaries - The Beginning
I established Following the Fernweh at a moment in time that I needed to express my love for the outdoors. It has evolved now into a...
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Carrie Saunders
Mar 8, 2024
Fly Fishing in Arkansas for Smallmouth Bass: Tips and Techniques
Arkansas is a state known for its beautiful natural scenery and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. One of the most popular...
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Carrie Saunders
Feb 26, 2024
Exploring Ouachita National Forest: A Fly Fishing Adventure along the Little Missouri River
As a fly fishing enthusiast, I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting destinations to cast my line. Recently, I had the opportunity...
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Carrie Saunders
Nov 11, 2023
Your Spring River Adventure
Some adventures are right outside your door! 🎣 Are you an avid fly fisherman looking for a new and exciting adventure? Look no further...
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Carrie Saunders
Apr 8, 2023
The Top Ten Things to Explore in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas
Explore the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas! These ancient mountains located in southwest Arkansas have a story to share for you to discover.
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Carrie Saunders
Mar 13, 2023
Our Top 5 Places to Visit in Northeast Arkansas
Northeast Arkansas may be known as flat and boring... but it is quite the opposite at some quirky, fun, and adventurous places just...
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Carrie Saunders
Jul 25, 2022
Six Nights in Yellowstone National Park
In early June of 2022, we made the trek from Arkansas to Yellowstone National Park in western Wyoming. This 1,463-mile road trip took us...
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Carrie Saunders
May 22, 2022
Roadtrip 101
Who else knows that summer 2022 will be the best one yet? We have planned for an extended vacation and mini-vacations planned throughout...
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Carrie Saunders
May 14, 2022
Our 7 Favorite Arkansas State Parks
Want to experience the best the outdoors have to offer? If you find yourself in Arkansas, you are up for a treat! We have put together a...
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Carrie Saunders
May 9, 2022
Pitter Patter on Petit Jean Mountain
The best place on Earth... Petit Jean State Park! I might be a little biased. Having lived a very transformational part of my adult life...
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Carrie Saunders
May 1, 2022
Weekend Getaway in Mountain View, AR
A spring weekend in the Ozarks is an experience like no other. And the small town of Mountain View deep in the Ozarks Mountains is no...
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Carrie Saunders
Feb 18, 2022
5 Ways to Combat Feeling the Fernweh
Fernweh - a strong feeling of wanderlust Have you woken up and been a bit bored of your routine? Or you might feel like the routine...
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Carrie Saunders
Feb 11, 2022
Planning the Journey to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park
We began our year 2022 with some big plans ahead of us. One of them is venturing to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National...
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