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18 Reasons Why My Heart Will Always Be In Arkansas

By J.B. VanDyke | Published April 16, 2016

Guys, this one is personal. I have lived my whole life in Arkansas, and though I’ve had the privilege of riding a gondola in Venice and staring at the Alps from the ruins of an actual castle, my heart never really left home. I’ve constructed a list of whys. I hope you find something of yourself in these reasons:

1. Because family is important here. . .

2. Because there’s nothing like a sunrise over the Ozarks. . .

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3. . . . or a sunset over Beaver Lake .

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4. Because we preserve our history. . .

5. . . . and cherish our future.

6. Because I can stop by the road to buy herbs and summer squash . . .

7. . . . or go out my backdoor to find tomatoes.

8. Because there’s nothing quite like a Ouachita autumn . . .

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9. . . . or an Ozark spring.

10. Because I can find water anywhere . . .

11. . . . or drive a little while and hike to a cave.

12. Because we care for our wild things . . .

13. . . . and preserve our wild places.

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14. Because I can go to any diner . . .

15. . . . eat delicious food . . .

16. . . . and find some friendly folks.

17. Because I can find adventure . . .

18. . . . or peace.

What about you? What in Arkansas has your heart?

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