Bug Dr.
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I wouldn't call this a trip, just a day ride. I am still in the honeymoon phase with my NC so I wanted to take her down some familiar roads to see how she stacked up against the other bikes I have owned and still own.
First stop: Mt. Nebo
Mt. Nebo rises 1000 feet above the Arkansas River Valley.
You can see Arkansas Nuclear One in the background that is operated by Entergy.
The Arkansas River is navigable to Tulsa, Ok and is travelled by many barges
I left Mt. Nebo and headed north to the Pig Trail
The Pig Trail gets its name from one or two tales. The first is that the road was actually built on a pig trail made from wild hogs. The other, and more believable, is that this road was once taken as a short cut from University of Arkansas students travelling between Little Rock and Fayetteville where the campus is located. The University's mascot is a Razorback (Hog). It's known for its many curves and scenic beauty........and also for large groups of Harley owners, logging trucks and old farts out for a Sunday drive.
A highway that runs perpindicular to the Pig Trail is Hwy 215. This is one of the gems of the Ozarks as it follows the Mulberry River for almost it's entire length. The Mulberry is a popular canoeing and kayaking destination during the spring rains.
At the east end of this wonderful road is the oldest general store in Arkansas. This cafe is known by many duel sport riders that are riding the TAT (Tran-american Trail) as a great place to stop, relax and eat some very good grub.
It ain't nothing fancy but they have some of the best pies around.
It was a great day to get out and ride!
Hope you enjoy these pics,
Mike
First stop: Mt. Nebo
Mt. Nebo rises 1000 feet above the Arkansas River Valley.
You can see Arkansas Nuclear One in the background that is operated by Entergy.
The Arkansas River is navigable to Tulsa, Ok and is travelled by many barges
I left Mt. Nebo and headed north to the Pig Trail
The Pig Trail gets its name from one or two tales. The first is that the road was actually built on a pig trail made from wild hogs. The other, and more believable, is that this road was once taken as a short cut from University of Arkansas students travelling between Little Rock and Fayetteville where the campus is located. The University's mascot is a Razorback (Hog). It's known for its many curves and scenic beauty........and also for large groups of Harley owners, logging trucks and old farts out for a Sunday drive.
A highway that runs perpindicular to the Pig Trail is Hwy 215. This is one of the gems of the Ozarks as it follows the Mulberry River for almost it's entire length. The Mulberry is a popular canoeing and kayaking destination during the spring rains.
At the east end of this wonderful road is the oldest general store in Arkansas. This cafe is known by many duel sport riders that are riding the TAT (Tran-american Trail) as a great place to stop, relax and eat some very good grub.
It ain't nothing fancy but they have some of the best pies around.
It was a great day to get out and ride!
Hope you enjoy these pics,
Mike
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