Scootering around Calico Rock

I have showed some photos of past travels in some of the national parks in the US.  Today I want to post a few pics of Calico Rock, AR about 45 minutes away from our house. We live in a part of the  Ozarks that is a vacation destination all by itself and we take advantage of that constantly. 

If we have a houseguest, we always drive them to Calico Rock, Blanchard Springs, Gunner Pool, all within 45 minutes. Blanchard Springs and Gunner pool are part of the Ozark National Forest. 

Calico Rock has a ghost town right next door. Actually it is old Calico Rock that was just left to rot away. There is still a Calico Rock Main Street with stores, mostly for tourists, but a small population keeps Calico Rock going.

Native wood holds up for years.

Broken bridge. How would you like scootering over that?

Window in old CR. Nature has reclaimed her own

Gunners pool, part of the Ozark National Forest is a must see for anyone.  It’s tough on a scooterer, but some of it is doable. Regardless, it is worth the trip, even if some of it has to be seen through a car window.

Gunner pool waterfall

Alligator fossil, no not really, but it doesn't take much imagination to see it.

We have no idea why so many butterflies decided to visit this spot all at the same time.  But we did get a photo of some of them.

Butterfly convention.

A visit to the Natural State has to include seeing the old town of Calico Rock and the recreational areas of Ozark National Forest.

Rand Park, Calico Rock AR Rating 2

In a beautiful little town just north of Mountain View AR, Calico Rock offers not only picturesque cliffs, hence the name Calico Rock, but overlooks the White River. Spectacular scenery, a ghost town that we don't even expect to be accessible but even so offers a wonderful glimpse into the past. In the middle of Calico Rock is a small city park, Rand Park.  While driving through the park, we find an an accessible bathroom, necessary for the writer. And what a wonder, it's accessible.

Even sported grab bars, a tall toilet, electric lights, a flush toilet and wonder of all wonders, toilet paper.

A bit down the road we find the gazebo

Oops, no way up there. I guess a wheelchair or scooter user is relegated to sitting in the grass with the ticks. 

Nonetheless, the town and the park are worth a visit. If just for the facilities alone.

Rating - 2