18 Lessons The Rest Of The Country Could Learn From Arkansas
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J.B. VanDyke
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As evidenced by our explosive holiday earlier this week, we are proud of our country. Well, we Arkansans are proud of our state, too, and we can definitely teach our 49 brothers and sisters some valuable lessons. For lessons the rest of America should learn from us, check out these 18 points of natural state pride.
Volunteer work is a frequent pastime here, and we're near the top of all the states when it comes to charitable giving.
This house was built by Arkansans for a soldier injured in Iraq.
This house was built by Arkansans for a soldier injured in Iraq.
And Razorback pride too, of course!
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Just try to have a baby without someone bringing you a casserole. I dare you.
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There’s a seat for you right here, sugar. You want some tea?
No matter if you feel very outdoorsy or not, if you’re an Arkansan visiting a city, you’ll be considered outdoorsy.
It ain't for nothin' that Arkansas is called the natural state.
Arkansas has 18.4 million forested acres. You’re welcome for that oxygen you’re breathing, America.
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Floating is basically our unofficial state pastime. It's also basically hanging out on water while drinking beer.
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From purple hull peas to watermelon, Arkansas has a festival for everything.
All it takes is friends, family, food, and kindling.
If you don't learn this one, you'll be pretty miserable.
Creeks and lakes and mountain streams are always just a few minutes away.
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Gardening is a popular summer activity in Arkansas. Hunting and fishing are popular year-round.
U.S., meet the common snipe.
For questions you can only answer if you’re from Arkansas, try this article.
For reasons why Arkansas is the BEST state, read this one.
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