Archive for August, 2009

Horseback Riding in Eureka Springs

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

For over 20 years Red Bud Riding Stables have been providing horseback riding to visitors of Eureka Springs.  Bring your cameras, dust off your cowboy boots, and mount your horses!  Enjoy the wildlife and beauty of the Ozarks from horseback with this family run operation.  As you are guided through the varied terrain of their private wildlife preserve, you will have the opportunity to encounter deer, turkey, coyotes, red-tailed hawks, and other animals.  Nature at its best!  

During the summer months reservations are not necessary, but recommended.  The horses are very well natured and their fees are $25.00 per person.  If you are riding double with children 2-4 years old, they are charged $12.50.

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Pea Ridge National Military Park

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Pea Ridge National Military Park was created in 1956 and preserves the history of the pivotal 1862 battle.  The park covers 4,300 acres of land and covers the entire battlefield where a little over 400 men were killed during a two day battle.  Overall around 2,000 brave men died as a result of this battle.   The story is not just about the generals, but about the soldiers as well.  They offer the biographies of the battle’s leaders and allow you to read excerpts from letters and diaries as well. 

Pea Ridge National Military Park has indoor and outdoor activities for its visitors.  Especially enjoyed is the 7-mile self-guided tour road where there are 28 exhibits to interpret the war in action.  If you would like to stop and enjoy nature, there are also 7 miles of trails with opportunities to see wildlife and the beautiful forest.  Horse trails are available, but no rental facilities.  At the Visitor Center be sure to view the museum and the bookstore, as they are very well done.

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Deer at the Inn

Saturday, August 8th, 2009
Courtsey of Michael Dowling

Courtesy of Michael Dowling

Michael Dowling was a guest of ours this Spring and shared this photo with us.  as you can see this young buck was watching Michael from behind a bush next to our pond.  Even the wildlife find interesting things to to and great food at Arsenic and Old Lace B&B.

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The Railroad and Eureka Springs

Friday, August 7th, 2009
Courtsey of Michael Dowling

Courtsey of Michael Dowling

Eureka Springs’ railroad history is celebrated in the Eureka Springs and Northwest Arkansas rail road attraction. Just to the south of the depot and maintencnce area lies the ruins of what was once a busling ice house. Although only the shell remains it is a beautifully haunting structure as shown in thisphoto from one of our guests.

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Horse Drawn Carriage Rides in Eureka Springs

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

A romantic way guests of Arsenic & Old Lace tour Eureka Springs is by a horse drawn carriage with Olden Day Carriage Rides. Horse drawn carriage rides are truly unique and a very relaxing way to enjoy Eureka Springs. Of course, they are also used for the many Eureka Springs weddings, what a surprise! In the heat of the summer, carriage rides mostly occur after the day cools down, usually early evenings. This is for the safety of the guests and oh yes, the horse.  If it is in the fall season, snuggly blankets are available to keep you warm!

Olden Day Carriage offers a variety of tours. The basic tour is about 30 to 45 minutes and is $40.00 for up to 4 adults. They also offer an extended tour for $65 for two people for one hour. However, the carriage ride time always depends on the mood of the horse and the amount of traffic! Surprisingly enough they also have a “Marriage on the Carriage” available as well. They ask for a 24 hour advance notice and charge $75.00 for a guided tour of the downtown area. Military discounts are also available.

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