Life in the Natural State is good. It’s probably too good, because when you leave you’ll start noticing things that are missing from your life. It’s official: Arkansas has spoiled you. Even the things that might have once been a pain become sentimental. These are the uniquely Arkansas habits, traditions, and day-to-day activities that stick with you no matter where you go. You’ll miss that old Arkansas feeling when you’re gone, and you’ll be happy whenever you come back to renew your spirit!
Driving in Arkansas is fun because it's so easy to get from point A to point B. Yes, construction and weather get in the way, but when it comes down to it, driving to work in Little Rock is much less frustrating than doing so in a larger city.
9. The diversity of the state parks is visually overwhelming.
You see a range of everything from mountains to swampland in Arkansas. Most other state parks around the country just seem ordinary compared to what's in the Natural State.
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8. Politics, politics, politics...they will haunt you.
When people fly into Little Rock, they arrive at the Clinton National Airport. It's very difficult to avoid a political discussion when you reveal that you're from Arkansas.
Peace and quiet is not hard to find in Arkansas. No matter where you're at, you can find a serene place for meditation if you're willing to hop into the car and drive for a little while.
People find themselves moving back to Arkansas just for the low cost of living. It's not just an idea for retirees anymore; Arkansas is a great place to spend (and save) your whole life and not just in your golden years.
It's a shock to the system when you move away from small town Arkansas and find yourself in a city where nobody has a barbecue grill and the local festivals cost an arm and a leg for admission. Arkansas festivals are frequent and often free.
Once someone finds you're from Arkansas, you're immediately associated with the Razorback Nation. That's an excellent distinction to have, too!
3. A part of you will always crave mountain music.
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You might not even know you liked mountain music. Next thing you know, you've left Arkansas and realize how much you miss the unique culture that provides America with the memorable strum of a banjo.
Yes, there are a lot of gyms and outdoor opportunities for recreation and exercise around Arkansas. However, the state ranks highly when it comes to obesity for a reason. There are simply more good restaurants than anything else around the Natural State.
1. Vacationing anywhere else just becomes expensive and unnecessary.
It's nice to have a trip to the dream theme parks, but paying for the vacation is a nightmare. Spend your summers having fun and not spending money on costly resort rooms. Arkansas is perfect for family fun on a budget.
It’s great to be ruined so well! The longer you stay away from Arkansas, the stronger you’ll feel about the way of life here. For many, this is a sign that it’s time to take a trip back to the Natural State. Stay for a while and you’ll be so spoiled that you’ll find that life anywhere else is just an everyday grind.
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