Fort Smith, AR: The Park at West End

COST: Carousel & Ferris Wheel Per Person: $1.00 each HOURS: 2016 Hours end of May – mid August Tuesday – Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. mid August – late October Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday: … Continue reading

Morrilton, AR: Petit Jean State Park

COST: I think it is free to enter the park; not sure HOURS: See their website for current hours NOTES: *There is a waterfall & various overlooks & trails. *Petit Jean’s grave is at Stout’s Point. *There are two gift shops in the park. LOCATION: 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Rd … Continue reading

Murfreesboro, AR: Crater of Diamonds State Park

COST: Dig Search Area Ages 13 years & up: $8.00 Ages 6-12 years: $5.00 Ages 5 years & under: Free HOURS: Memorial Day – Labor Day (except last two weeks of August) Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Last Two Weeks of August Sunday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 … Continue reading

Hereford, AZ: Shrine of Lady of the Sierras (A Marian Shrine)

FREE HOURS: CHAPEL Sundays Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Spring/Summer Daily: 9:00 a.m. – Sunset Late Fall/Winter Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Daily: 9:00 a.m. – Sunset Mary’s Knoll; VISITOR CENTER & Prayer House Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 … Continue reading

New Orleans, LA: St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

COST: Depends on fee tour company charges HOURS: Monday – Saturday: check with tour company Sunday: check with tour company NOTES: *You can not enter the cemetery unless you are in a tour group. There are several companies that offer tours; see the list of tour companies here. *Marie Laveau’s … Continue reading