Rain finally rolled into the area of Heber Springs overnight, leading to to a soaked Thursday. It was not heavy, but definitely persistent. After a good breakfast at the Arrow, inspiration to connect with an old friend from a previous story led to Beaverfork Lake Park . The success of the relocation of the Springfield-Des Arc Bridge found it proudly serving traffic once again.
With little else to do, it seemed reasonable enough to hunt down Cadron Settlement Park. A relatively new blockhouse had been restored on the site of a previous similar structure. There is an odd array of history associated with the location. The settlement itself only lasted about 30 years in the early 1800's, hosting the last stand, and eventual surrender, of Confederate troops north of the Arkansas River. It is also the site of the "1814 Rock of Ages Massacre," of which no information is currently available.
The rain finally began to let up a little late in the afternoon. It had not soaked the ground too much, enabling a late evening hike along the Tonawanda Trail around the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. The situation could not have been more peaceful and surprisingly, relatively dry.
Thinking there was still some time to race down to Sandy Beach and catch the sunset proved inaccurate. The burning orb had already dune its duty, but proved out another secluded and quiet walk along the water of Greers Ferry Lake in the fading light of mostly clear skies.
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Further Reading
Heber Springs, AR
Conway Parks & Recreation
Historic Springfield Des-Arc Bridge Preservation Efforts
jusTodd on Medium.com
Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Sugarloaf Heritage Council
City of Heber Springs
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