Bentonville AR via Ferry Boat

Left Missouri this morning for some more back road fun across the southern stretch of that state. Lots of beautiful country side, gentle rolling hills, very green. One map we had suggested a side trip to Dalt's Mill, an old wood mill, now a small resort, old and quaint. There is a small river running through the property that was very cool and inviting.

Back on the road, we stopped at a picnic table for a rest in Protem, MO - a step back in time, like so many places we have seen.

We finished our trip in Missouri with a turn onto a small road heading south into Arkansas. Imagine our surprise as we are bounding down this small highway when the GPS warns us to slow down for the ferry crossing - out in the middle of nowhere! Yes, this state highway has a ferry ride across a lake that runs every 40 minutes.

It finally becomes our turn and we load up for the ride across - a new, unique experience on my motorcycle.

Safely across, we keep motoring along some incredible twisty roads in northern Arkansas. It was soon time for lunch and we found a great diner along the way in Omaha, Arkansas. The locals were amused by us and we were totally amused by their conversations with us.

Bellies full, we headed to Eureka Springs on our way to Bentonville. Saw this really nice "house" on the side of the hill.

This is our last evening together before JB starts heading south and I turn mostly west and drift a little north. The weather has cooled a little and much less humidity. We have been blessed to miss all the crazy storms passing all around us.