WINTER GETAWAY 2026 - Day 7 - Walk Around The Park

Now that we are settled in and comfortable, it's time to take a few days to just relax and enjoy the park. That's why we took this site for 7 days. The weather is kind of up and down, some days are cold and some days are warm. That's just the nature of weather in Arkansas this time of year. 

We got out and took a little walk around, I made a video as well as snapping some of these photos.

(When we first got here 5 days ago, this section of this water still had ice on it!)

Having the lawn chairs out and sitting in the sunshine is really a wonderful way to pass the afternoon. Feeling the sun's rays on our skin and soaking up that vitamin D is well worth it.

In a way, we sound like a couple of old fogies, chasing the sunshine and the warmth. But it feels good on the bones when you've been tucked away inside with snow and cold for 3 or 4 months. Remember, it was 4 degrees below zero when we left Wisconsin.

Even Nick enjoys the sunshine, as we strolled around the lake in the park. There may not be any green grass yet, but this is the best we can do for getting out in the woods and being dry and warm.

At one point, Nick totally surprised himself, as well as Mr and Mrs Mallard, as he came upon them on the walking path. He dashed at them and was all excited as they flopped out into the water about 10 ft from shore. They weren't very scared of him, I'm sure they are used to many people and dogs around. But Nick was very confused!

Wandering among the tall trees and listening to the birds was a great way to pass the afternoon. This is the type of non-stress vacation getaway that I was looking for.

Bodies of water in the South have a funny greenish hue that we don't see in the north. I don't think it's from algae or anything because it's the middle of winter. It just seems that all the water down here kind of has a green tone to it. It looks pretty against the blue sky and the brown tree trunks.

We walked on back through the top loop of the campground. This is a beautiful city park with 41 campsites. They allow some people in the winter months to remain the entire winter. This is especially handy for people who work nearby or on a temporary job like hospitals, consulting, or even seasonal retail workers. What the city does is they allow these people to stay in the upper sites that aren't quite as pretty as the lower ones down near the water. I suppose it's better to generate some income then no income at all for the city park system. They save the lowest 10 to 15 sites near the water for visiting people like us who transition in and out maybe a week or two at a time.  Each campsite has water and electric as well as a city refuse can that they come through and pick up on a weekly basis. The shower building also has a laundry area and is heated in the winter. They even offer free firewood!

After our walk was done, it was time to get dinner ready.  Steve got out the grill to cook up some burgers while I made some salads. It felt like summer to us so it was good to eat "summery food"! We see other people bundled up in heavy jackets and hats and gloves. Not us, we are reveling in the temperatures even if it's only in the 50s.

This has been really a low-key type adventure for a winter getaway for us. I hope you're not bored reading along. But I think the biggest thing we are looking for is just warmth, sunshine, and a beautiful view to sit back in our chairs and look out at.

Steve says that having a beverage in hand after dinner is a great way to enjoy the view before the sun sets.

I totally agree, and had a glass of My Two Buck Chuck from Trader Joe's. (Charles Shaw wine)

I guess it really doesn't take a lot to make us happy does it?

Here's the video that goes along with today's blog:

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