Logan County

First Carnegie Library in Oklahoma. Frank Frantz, the last territorial governor, and Charles Haskel, the first state governor, were sworn in on the steps of the library. There was also a mock wedding of Miss Indian territory and Mr. Oklahoma territory on the steps in 1908

• George Washington Carver.

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Our recent trip to Mt Magazine State Park was accidental. The plan was to go birding at Holla Bend NWR, but we couldn’t even enter the refuge due to flooding. We selected Mt Magazine because it was on our way back. I knew that Mt magazine was the tallest point in Arkansas but didn’t have high hopes for any exciting locations. I was counting on the sunset providing some dramatic light in the sky.

I didn’t have much luck getting sunset light at the park, but lady luck smiled at us regarding the outlook point. There were many breathtaking viewpoints within the park overlooking the Ozark highlands. Today's subject is the first viewpoint where we stopped. It had two massive rock walls to either side, but the vantage point jutting out was even more enjoyable. It was asymmetrical, and I could see miles of rolling hills in various shades of green. One of my favorite vistas from the park.