The Janet Huckabee Nature Trail & Center

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The Janet Huckabee Nature Trail & Center

Postby rvgrammy1953 » Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:35 pm

This morning we decided to visit the Janet Huckabee Nature Trail & Center. This is part of what use to be part of Ft. Chaffee. The pond has aways been there, but had WWII buildings around it. Now that it is public land for the city of Ft. Smith, they have torn down the buildings and have made a Nature Center and walking trails of the area. Of course, I took photos, so let's go on a little tour.

First, a map of the trails.
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Then lets take a walk across the bridge.
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Oh, what pretty berries, but they are just for show, not to eat.
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Now we'll visit with the geese and the ducks.
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Then we went inside the center and walked around viewing the displays.
How did they get this bear in the tree?
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And these guys were so nice to stand still for their photo shots.
Bobcat
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cayote
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A nice looking Buck.
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And a Grey Fox
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And this guy was hiding cause he knows that Thanksgiving is coming soon.... ;)
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We'll be spending this next week getting ready to head out for the Texas GTG and after that our time on the beach, so our touring of the Ft. Smith area is at an end. Hope everyone enjoyed it.
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Re: The Janet Huckabee Nature Trail & Center

Postby Liz » Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:48 pm

Well I sure enjoyed it, but I forgot where you are, so I can't add it to my list until you tell me.

See you in Texas!
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Re: The Janet Huckabee Nature Trail & Center

Postby Cedar518 » Sat Oct 25, 2008 6:05 pm

Ohhhh,... I love that boardwalk. It gives everybody the opportunity to see all the nature trail. And that grey fox sure is a beauty!
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Re: The Janet Huckabee Nature Trail & Center

Postby Bethers » Sat Oct 25, 2008 6:17 pm

Yep, I sure did enjoy it. Thanks.

And, yep, I'm so looking forward to seeing everyone at the gtg.
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Re: The Janet Huckabee Nature Trail & Center

Postby Getupngo » Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:26 pm

I didn't know who Janet Huckabee is, so I googled & found this delightful description of the former Arkansas first lady:

Janet Huckabee, 52, has long been known as a straight-talking, independent-minded good ole gal with a daredevil streak and a passion for the outdoors. Dubbed the "First Tomboy" when her husband was governor, she tracked bears, hunted rattlesnakes, fired a grenade launcher and jumped out of an airplane. To promote a conservation sales tax, she jet-skied down the length of the Arkansas River—a stunt that helped earn her a spot in the state's Outdoor Hall of Fame. She often charmed local residents with her exploits, though she could also alienate them when her plain-spoken style veered into irascibility and crassness. "Janet is going to tell you what she thinks," says longtime friend Anita McCauley Murrell. "She is a what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of person."

I think I'd like her. :P
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Re: The Janet Huckabee Nature Trail & Center

Postby rvgrammy1953 » Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:52 pm

Liz, we're in the Ft. Smith, Arkansas area at the Army's Ft. Chaffee RV Park.......Yeap, Janet Huckabee is quite the character....but loves the outdoors...it was a really nice park....
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Re: The Janet Huckabee Nature Trail & Center

Postby oregontocal » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:18 pm

Lori, what a beautiful area! And, you were only about 75 miles away from me. I went to Tulsa today to get new lenses for my glasses. Will have to make a trip down to Fort Smith sometime this coming week--maybe head over to Joplin, MO, then down.
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Re: The Janet Huckabee Nature Trail & Center

Postby snowball » Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:26 pm

we went through or closs to Ft. Smith. We stopped the welcome center!! Wished we had stopped and 'smelled the roses' but dh was in a hurrry to get to Branson if we find our way that way again will need to stop and take the tour. But in the mean time thanks for taking us on the tour. You did good!!
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Re: The Janet Huckabee Nature Trail & Center

Postby rvgrammy1953 » Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:21 am

Chris, we'll be here until next Sat. morning, so if you do decide to come this way, drop me a PM and we'll make plans....... ;)
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Re: The Janet Huckabee Nature Trail & Center

Postby oregontocal » Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:33 am

Hi, Lori,

That sounds like a great plan - will do.
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