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11/10/2021
Pumpkins in the PinesLast week, we had endured several warm days in a row. It was stuffy in the house and our dog was ne...
11/10/2021

Pumpkins in the Pines

Last week, we had endured several warm days in a row. It was stuffy in the house and our dog was needing a bath. So, we decided to take her to the creek! We took our cameras along, as we usually do these days, and headed out to War Eagle Creek. While driving through the countryside on Hwy 412 east towards Huntsville, we passed a stand of pine trees and a large wagon full of pumpkins out by the road. So, what did we do? We slammed on the brakes!

As we turned around, thinking we would just take a picture of this quaint autumn pumpkin wagon scene, we noticed that there were hundreds of pumpkins scattered among the trees! White ones, green ones, orange ones, large ones, small ones, taller ones and short ones, gourds of all shapes and sizes, cornstalks and hay bales and photo ops everywhere!

Several families were out enjoying their pumpkin selecting outing, pulling small wagons around the lot, and filling them up with cornucopial treasures.

As I walked deeper into the scene, I noticed a medium sized building that looked like the company store. Sure enough, it was the check-out station—and so much more! Inside was a full-on gift shop with and outstanding selection of gift ideas for every age group. I can’t say enough about the setting, the atmosphere, and the selection at Pumpkins in the Pines.

The address for your GPS/nav is Pumpkins in the Pines, 1836 Highway 412, Hindsville, AR.

We highly recommend Pumpkins in the Pines for folks who are looking for a nice drive out to the country for a fun pumpkin hunt without the admission fees and full-on event mode of going to a corn maze type pumpkin patch. If you go, tell them Slam On The Brakes Travel Blog sent you!


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About Northwest Arkansas Northwest Arkansas is lovingly referred to as NWA. It defines the region located in the northwe...
11/10/2021

About Northwest Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas is lovingly referred to as NWA. It defines the region located in the northwest corner of the state of Arkansas from the Missouri line to the Bobby Hopper Tunnel on I-49 north to south and from the Oklahoma line to Huntsville out Hwy. 412 west to east. It encompasses over 2,674 square miles of Ozark mountains, hills, and valleys. NWA is popular with travelers and beloved by its home folk.

NWA is growing rapidly! Travelers come here and love it so much they decide to make it their home. Newcomers arrive here at a rate of about 30 people per day. Houses and apartments are being built in every township to accommodate the influx. We welcome you, neighbor, and traveler to this wonderful place!

Part of the draw toward NWA is how multi-faceted it is. Our food and our people are diverse. We are not the stereotypical hillbillies my cousins used to think we are. NWA has several international communities of significant size including Marshallese, Hmong, Laotian, Salvadorian, Vietnamese, Guatemalan, Mexican, Indian, Russian, Saudi Arabian, and Iraqi. There are more than 50 languages spoken here and a wide variety of religious observances.
You can find pretty much any type of thing you might like to do in this region!

Originally known for nature, NWA has hiking trails, biking tracks, caves, running/marathons, climbing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, equestrian sports, and water sports of every kind. There are 37 parks in the city of Fayetteville alone!

The Razorback Regional Greenway is a 36-mile trail between Fayetteville and Bella Vista. It is rated easy and welcomes bicycles, runners, and pedestrians. The Jones Center in Springdale has a state-of-the-art bike park.

Lovers of the Arts will appreciate the world-class Crystal Bridges Museum, The Momentary, the Bentonville Film Festival and The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, known as SoNA.

For sports fans, Northwest Arkansas is the home of the minor league Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball team and our beloved Razorbacks college teams. There are 21 golf courses in the area and the LPGA P&G NWA Championship takes place here in late September. The Rodeo of the Ozarks is another popular annual event. The rodeo grounds also host various events throughout the year.

History buffs will enjoy the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History and the Museum of Native American History. Civil War Battlefields found in Prairie Grove and Pea Ridge. Walmart has a museum on the Bentonville square commemorating its history. The first home of President Bill Clinton is in Fayetteville. The outlying town of Lincoln hosts the Arkansas Country Doctor Museum. The Arkansas Air & Military Museum in Fayetteville is another favorite of locals and travelers alike.

Nearby Eureka Springs has a delightful history all its own and is well worth the short drive to take it all in.

Nationally acclaimed festivals take place here. Bikes, Blues, & BBQ, held in September, rivals the Sturgis motorcycle rally. The Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival takes place in October. It is a regionally collaborated celebration and exhibition by crafters of all kinds. Most major venues and many smaller ones are filled with crafters and shoppers who travel from far away to attend.

Antique Shops and Flea Markets are part of the culture of NWA. We were repurposing before repurposing was popular. We were loving the farmhouse style long before it was a trend! We love our Auction Houses and Thrift /Consignment Stores too. Pickin' Time on 59 is a perennial favorite for pickers of all ages.

I can't begin to name all the wonderful experiences waiting for you in Northwest Arkansas. This shortlist doesn't even come close. That's why we are embarking on this blogging journey that we want to share with you. Check back often to see what new adventures we'll go on together!

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About Northwest Arkansas Northwest Arkansas is lovingly referred to as NWA. It defines the region located in the northwest corner ofthe state of Arkansas from the Missouri line to

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