Warmer weather and long days can only mean one thing: spring has arrived. Anyone who has lived in the Natural State knows that the change of seasons brings with it unique experiences that you can enjoy only for a few months. So, if you’re looking for fun spring activities you can drive to from Little Rock, AR, here are three of our favorite destinations.
1. Spring Walks at Petit Jean State Park
Celebrate spring with a wildflower walk through Petit Jean
State Park, located at 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road in Morrilton. Led by
Arkansas State Park Interpreters, these easy walks are perfect for nature
enthusiasts of all ages. From trees and wildflowers to butterflies and
songbirds, a trip to Petit Jean State Park is a great way reconnect with nature
after a long winter indoors.
After you finish your spring walk, be sure to visit the focal point of the
park, the historic Mather Lodge. In addition to the scenic views of Cedar Creek
Canyon, Mather Lodge has 24 guest rooms, a restaurant, meeting rooms, and a
gift shop.
2. Strawberries at Holland Bottom Farm
Spring is strawberry season in Central Arkansas, and you
don’t want to miss it. Strawberries typically ripen in April with the warm
weather and finish by early June. You can find strawberries at farmer’s markets
across Little Rock, but going directly to the source in Cabot is worth the
trip.
Holland Bottom Farm, located at 1255 Bill Foster Memorial Highway in Cabot, is
one of the best places to go for just-picked strawberries. Family-owned and
operated for more than 30 years, everything at Holland Bottom Farm is picked
fresh daily. Since they often sell out before the end of the day, call ahead
before you and your friends hit the road in your Ford Escape.
3. Strawberry Shortcake from Bulldog Restaurant
During strawberry season, people travel from all over to Bulldog Restaurant for its famous strawberry shortcake. Located at 3614 AR-367 in Bald Knob, Bulldog Restaurant has been serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 363 days a year (they’re closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) for nearly 40 years.
Bulldog’s strawberry shortcake, which is known to have eager diners waiting in lines out the door, is a local legend. Lyda Miller, the grandmother of Bulldog’s founder (Bob), used to sell shortbread out of her home—until she could no longer keep up with demand. In the 1990s, Lyda’s daughter (Lucille) adapted the recipe, so it could be made in her son’s restaurant: and the rest is history.
With the extra daylight hours, you will still have time to stop by Crain Ford of Little Rock on your way home. Whether you want to check out the latest Ford F-150 or learn about special offers and deals, our team can help you find a new vehicle that can take you on all your exciting trips this spring.
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