David and I really needed a break from the ordinary, so we took off to visit the Queen Wilhelmina castle in the Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Located off the Talimena Scenic Drive in the Ouachita Mountains, the castle sits at Arkansas's second highest peak at 2,681 feet above sea level. The castle was first built in 1898 and was named "Queen Wilhelmina" because of the Dutch funds used to build the castle, but also in the high hopes that the Queen of Holland, Wlihelmina, would pay the area a visit. She unfortunately did not, but the grandor and beauty still remain today. David and I went hiking, rode a miniature train around the grounds, sat on the veranda and rocked in chairs, and simply relaxed. We had a very restful get-a-way! We had originally visited the castle by motorcycle when we were first married. It was a treat to go back! : ) It really reminds me of the lodge in Dirty Dancing, only much fancier, because it is in the middle of nowhere and very romantic- nothing to do but talk! : ) In the mornings, because of the elevation, the lodge is shrouded in mist. Want to go? Visit: www.queenwilhelmina.com Looking for a scenic ride? Visit: http://www.talimenascenicdrive.com
Such a pretty place. And great pictures. Gald you & David had a good time. I enjoyed staying around the house & doing stuff at home. And Bichon made it just fine, little fur ball, Ha!! She cried on & off the first day you were gone. She knew that you guys weren't here. We love her so much.....
ReplyDeleteWow all of these pictures are beautiful!!! it must have been gorgeous there!! I hope that you guys had fun, because I sure did miss you guys!!!
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