Johnny Cash is a legend, but you can learn more about Arkansas entertainers at the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame in Pine Bluff.ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & TOURISM


and stone facilities in the park. The focal point of this Adirondack-style park architecture is historic Mather Lodge, a mountain lodge built on the bluff of rugged, scenic Cedar Creek Canyon. Nearby are the park cabins, campsites, picnic sites, swimming pool, Lake Bailey, boathouse and other facil- ities and resources. Information: (501) 727-5441 Online: http://www.petitjeanstate-


park.com/


Culture/History Up for an educational road trip?


Then start at Historic Washington State Park, a National Register of Historic Places site. Established in 1824, the town of Washington is one of the coun- try’s premier historic villages. More than 30 Arkansas landmarks and sig- nificant structures have been restored to reflect life in this town from 1824 to 1900. Tour a number of buildings and


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homes; enjoy collections of antique exhibits and collections of guns and knives; visit with the guides in period attire, and ride the surrey on a tour of the various historical sites in town. Stroll through the streets lined with 150 year old catalpa, magnolia and other ornamental trees. Historically, the town was a conve-


nient stop for travelers on the South- west Trail leading to Texas. It soon be- came the economic, political, and cul- tural hub for a large rural population in Hempstead County. The area’s wealth came from cotton and other agricultur- al products. During the Civil War, Wash- ington served as the state’s Confederate Capital after Little Rock was taken by the Union Army in 1863. When the Cairo and Fulton Railroad


bypassed the town in 1874, it signaled the possible demise of Washington. The following year, fire destroyed several blocks of the business district, and an- other fire in 1883 engulfed 24 more businesses. The preservation move-


ment began in 1929 when the Arkansas Legislature approved the first state funds for historic preservation in Ar- kansas. In 1958, citizens of Washington formed the Pioneer Washington Resto- ration Foundation to preserve the town’s other structures. There are walking tours and self-


guided options. The homes and mu- seums that are available for tours change. Tickets are available at the visitor center which is the 1874 Court- house. Information (870) 983-2684 or online www.HistoricWashingtonState- Park.com. If you’ve been to Johnny Cash’s


home but want to learn more about various Arkansas entertainers, then head to the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame in Pine Bluff in the Convention Center. This museum highlights indi- viduals with Arkansas connections who have made significant contributions to the entertainment arts. Inductees in- clude: Johnny Cash, Levon Helm, Al Green, Glen Campbell, Charlie Rich,


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