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Crowley’s Ridge State Park in NE Arkansas lies atop a geological anomaly Crowley's Ridge State Park is located 15 miles north of Jonesboro on Ark. 141; or nine miles west of Paragould on U.S. 412, then two miles south on Ark. 168. Located atop the forested hills in northeast Arkansas known as Crowley's Ridge, this park occupies the former homestead of Benjamin Crowley, whose family first settled this area. Park facilities include four fully-equipped, modern duplex cabins with kitchens; a group lodging area featuring five bunk cabins, a kitchen/dining hall and bathhouse; 26 campsites--18 Standard B and eight Tent sites; picnic areas; snack bar; trails; standard pavilions; baseball field; 31-acre fishing lake (electric motors only); and a 3 1/2-acre swimming lake. www.arkansasstateparks.com /parks/park.asp?id=7   (208 words)

Bruce Means Publications Status of dusky salamanders (Desmognathus) from Crowley's Ridge, Arkansas. Effects of slash pine silviculture on a Florida population of flatwoods salamander. Effects of sand pine silviculture on pond-breeding amphibians in the Woodville Karst Plain of north Florida. brucemeans.com /pubs.htm   (3205 words)

Arkansas Museum Index It's also the visitor center for the Crowley's Ridge Parkway. In the lobby of the state Geological Commission office building there are several display cases of mineral specimens and fossils found in the state, including a large chunk from the LaQuinta silver strike. Aerospace Education Center, near Little Rock National Airport, 501-399-9401, Arkansas' only IMAX Theatre, Space Museum and Aviation Art Gallery, Aerospace Library, They've got a Jenny and a replica Wright Flyer in the lobby next to the replica of the Apollo command and service modules. www.aristotle.net /~russjohn/museums/musindex.html   (3205 words)

Cross County Chamber home page Crowley's Ridge Parkway meanders through our county, leading you to a variety of interesting sights, including two popular state parks - Village Creek and Parkin Archeological. Cross County communities welcome you with small-town charm, history and a variety of things to see and do. www.crosscountychamber.com   (67 words)

Hickory Ridge Hotels, Hickory Ridge Hotel, Hickory Ridge Motels-Hickory Ridge.Areaguides.Net Hampton Inn Forrest City is located off I-40 Exit 241B atop Crowley's Ridge. We have gathered detailed information on hotels in the Hickory Ridge area, you can search for hotels by vicinity, by name, by hotel class and by distance. Top Hotel Picks in the Hickory Ridge area are shown first on the list below. hickoryridgear.areaguides.net /hotels.html   (409 words)

Seismic Susceptibility of U.S. Highway 60 in Southeast MO Deposits overlaying the early Wisconsin braided stream terrace consists of Ozark Alluvial Fan near Poplar Bluff, Holocene undifferentiated alluvium from Crowley's Ridge, and a slightly-elevated ridge near Dudley, MO, (the Dudley Ridge) representing a separate valley train deposit within the early Wisconsin sequence. West of Crowley's Ridge the alluvial valley is classified as older early Wisconsin braided stream terrace, level 2. Sediments east of Crowley's Ridge are classified as late Wisconsin braided stream terrace level 1, which are geologically young materials deposited in the last 12,000 years. web.umr.edu /~rluna/us60eq/Geology_page.htm   (409 words)

St. Francis Scenic Byway The St. Francis Scenic Byway is located atop Crowley's Ridge for more than 21 miles and is part of the designated Great River Road. The St. Francis National Forest lies in the Delta region of southeastern Arkansas with its land divided between fertile bottom lands along the rivers and Crowley's Ridge. Crowley's Ridge runs north and south for 200 miles from southern Missouri down to the Mississippi River at Helena. www.byways.org /travel/byway.html?CX_BYWAY=2160   (409 words)

Paragould, Arkansas — Viewbook Crowley's Ridge forms a narrow arc of scenic rolling hills extending from the northeast corner of Arkansas in upper Clay County to the Mississippi River at Helena. Crowley's Ridge State Park offers pictureque scenery for taking a stroll, fishing, or just relaxing in the shade. The ridge was named for Benjamin F. Crowley, a soldier during the War of 1812 who later began the first settlement in this part of the state. www.communitylink.com /paragould/culture.htm   (781 words)

Seismic Susceptibility of U.S. Highway 60 in Southeast MO Deposits overlaying the early Wisconsin braided stream terrace consists of Ozark Alluvial Fan near Poplar Bluff, Holocene undifferentiated alluvium from Crowley's Ridge, and a slightly-elevated ridge near Dudley, MO, (the Dudley Ridge) representing a separate valley train deposit within the early Wisconsin sequence. Sediments east of Crowley's Ridge are classified as late Wisconsin braided stream terrace level 1, which are geologically young materials deposited in the last 12,000 years. The alluvial valley was formed by shallow braided streams of the Ohio River during the Pleistocene glaciation and by the Mississippi River during the late glacial and postglacial periods (5). web.umr.edu /~rluna/us60eq/Geology_page.htm   (781 words)

Representative Crowley: News Item Washington, DC—Congressman Joseph Crowley, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, was joined by ten of his colleagues in signing a letter authored by Congressman Crowley to Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge expressing their outrage at the recent treatment of Ms. Congressman Crowley Leads Letter to Secretary Ridge Demanding Apology for Treatment of Indian-Canadian Woman Eleven Members of Congress Sign Letter Expressing Outrage at Treatment of Berna Cruz by US Customs Congressman Joseph Crowley, the newly elected chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans drafted a letter which gained the support of both old and new friends to the Indian American community. crowley.house.gov /news/record.asp?id=296   (486 words)

African-American Heritage Component This project will benefit the Delta Communities along the parkway by; promoting the incorporation of a Crowley's Ridge African-American Tourism Society; identifying African-American sites and place historic markers along the ridge as a tourist attraction; as well as developing an interpretive museum and traveling exhibit about Scott W. Bond, noted African-American "ridge" entrepreneur and millionaire. This project will provide internships related to the on-going development and long-term management of the Crowley's Ridge Parkway corridor and providing possible long-term job placement opportunities for Arkansas State University students. The projects funders are the Federal Highway Administration (DOT), the Arkansas Highway Transportation Department, and ASU. www.clt.astate.edu /dsc/african-american.htm   (170 words)

Wildernet - St. Francis Scenic Byway Description - St. Francis National Forest lies in the Delta region of northwestern Arkansas with its land divided between fertile bottom lands along the rivers and Crowley's Ridge. Crowley's Ridge runs north and south for 200 miles from southern Missouri down to the Mississippi River at Helena. This scenic byway, an existing State Scenic Highway and popular forest road, is located on the St. Francis National Forest between the cities of Marianna and Helena / West Helena. areas.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaid=BWY2160&cu_id=1   (170 words)

Texarkana Gazette: News and Classifieds From Texarkana, Texas/Arkansas Two new national scenic byways in eastern Arkansas provide access to the beauty of fall along Crowley& and through the St. Francis National Forest, said the report. The Great River National Scenic Byway and Crowley& Scenic Byway venture through some of the most historic and interesting areas of the state. The St. Francis National Forest covers 20,000 acres and has a variety of some of the finest bottomland hardwoods in the country. www.texarkanagazette.com /articles/2004/10/15/local_news/features/features01.txt   (170 words)

Wildernet - Missouri Scenic Byways Like an isolated island in the swampy land of southeast Missouri, Crowley's Ridge offered settlers a scenic and safe place to live while working. Description - Missouri offers a portion of one National Scenic Byway, Crowley's Ridge Parkway, as well as a portion of the Great River Road, The Little Dixie Highway of the Great River Road andCliff Drive. Climate - Missouri experiences four distinct seasons with an average yearly temperature of 54 degrees F. Summer temperatures reach 90 degrees F often and are plagued with high humidity levels. www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=MOBWY&CU_ID=1   (366 words)

Wildernet - Missouri Scenic Byways Description - Missouri offers a portion of one National Scenic Byway, Crowley's Ridge Parkway, as well as a portion of the Great River Road, The Little Dixie Highway of the Great River Road andCliff Drive. Like an isolated island in the swampy land of southeast Missouri, Crowley's Ridge offered settlers a scenic and safe place to live while working. Climate - Missouri experiences four distinct seasons with an average yearly temperature of 54 degrees F. Summer temperatures reach 90 degrees F often and are plagued with high humidity levels. www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=MOBWY&CU_ID=1   (366 words)

Marianna Cradled In Crowley's Ridge, Marianna Is Bordered By Rich Farmland And The St. Francis National Fo Marianna Cradled In Crowley's Ridge, Marianna Is Bordered By Rich Farmland And The St. Francis National Fo Cradled in Crowley's Ridge, Marianna is bordered by rich farmland and the St. Francis National Forest, with easy access to Bear Creek Lake. Marianna is located in Jackson County west of Tallahassee between Tallagassee and Bonifay along US. The Marianna Inn is ideally located with Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and Cedar Breaks National Monument all within an hours drive. www.99hosted.com /names3204.html   (366 words)

Foxglove Bed & Breakfast - Helena, Arkansas - BBOnline.com / Introduction A 1900 mansion sitting on Crowley's Ridge, overlooking historic Helena and the Mississippi River. Sitting on Crowley's Ridge, overlooking historic Helena and the Mississippi River, this National Register home will take you back to the turn of the century, with the modern conveniences of today. Helena is at the next bridge crossing on the Mississippi River 60 miles south of Memphis. www.bbonline.com /ar/foxglove   (366 words)

Crowley's Ridge Parkway < Arkansas Delta Byways promotes tourism Great River Road Crowleys Ridge The Arkansas segment of the Crowley's Ridge Parkway is a series of federal, state and county highways linked to traverse the entire crescent-shaped ridge. Crowley's Ridge, the narrow strip of land rising out of the Arkansas Delta from Clay County to Phillips County, is the only geological formation of its kind in the United States. Route through Paragould: U.S. 49 to Court Street, east on Court Street to Pruett Street, south on Pruett Street to Main Street, west on Main Street to 7th Street, south on 7th Street to U.S. 412 West. www.deltabyways.com /tours/crp.asp   (746 words)

Lafe, Arkansas -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article Lafe is a town located in (Click link for more info and facts about Greene County, Arkansas) Greene County, Arkansas on (Click link for more info and facts about Crowley's Ridge) Crowley's Ridge. Townspeople elected to name the town "Lafe" in honor of the new postmaster and the name was officially changed on 21 May 1902. Lafe is located at 36°12'18" North, 90°30'25" West (36.204987, -90.507041). www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/la/lafe,_arkansas.htm   (655 words)

Battle of Helena -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article Helena was a Mississippi River port town at the terminus of (Click link for more info and facts about Crowley's Ridge) Crowley's Ridge and was ringed by steep hills cut by heavily thicketed ravines. Union General Prentiss received word that an attack was in the works and actively worked to slow the movement of Confederate forces by felling trees. Holmes, and Arkansas governor (Click link for more info and facts about Harris Flanagin) Harris Flanagin travelled to Helena to take personal command of the attack. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/ba/battle_of_helena.htm   (957 words)

Forrest City Arkansas attractions lodging restaurants events & discounts Clear, 73°F. Forrest City, on the western slopes of Crowley’s Ridge, is a popular exit from Interstate 40 for travelers seeking recreation, historic sites and accommodations. Crowley’s Ridge National Scenic Byway passes through Forrest City as part of its course along the delta’s most unique natural wonder. Forrest City is located in the Delta Region. www.arkansas.com /city-listings/city_detail/city/Forrest+City   (181 words)

Crowley's Ridge Parkway < Arkansas Delta Byways promotes tourism Great River Road Crowleys Ridge Crowley's Ridge, the narrow strip of land rising out of the Arkansas Delta from Clay County to Phillips County, is the only geological formation of its kind in the United States. The Arkansas segment of the Crowley's Ridge Parkway is a series of federal, state and county highways linked to traverse the entire crescent-shaped ridge. Official visitor centers for the parkway include the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center in Piggott, the Arkansas State University Museum in Jonesboro, the St. Francis County Museum in Forrest City, and the Delta Cultural Center in Helena. www.deltabyways.com /tours/crp.asp   (746 words)

Forrest City Chamber of Commerce Forrest City, the Jewel of the Delta, sits atop Crowley's Ridge, the rugged and beautiful outcropping that runs from Missouri through Arkansas. The Ridge rises from the rich Delta farmland surrounding the city, creating interesting landscape contrasts in the area. Forrest City incorporated in 1871, is the county seat. www.forrestcitychamber.com   (488 words)

Scott County, Missouri - River Heritage Region of Missouri Tourism River Ridge Winery is nestled in the hills where Crowley's Ridge joins the Mississippi River near Commerce. Scott County boasts cotton farms, orchards, watermelon farms, a potato farm and one of the few wine vineyards in Southeast Missouri. One of the oldest clapboard church houses in the County is the Methodist Church in Commerce, built circa 1860. rosecity.net /rhr/scott.html   (704 words)

Boardmeeting There were four bidders: Callaghan Paving of Burr Ridge, Illinois in the amount of $97,053.75, Central Blacktop of LaGrange, Illinois in the amount of $102,896.25, Crowley/Sheppard Asphalt of Chicago Ridge, Illinois in the amount of $121,255.00 and K-5 Construction of Lemont, Illinois in the amount of $88,695.75. The Board of Commissioners of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois held its regular meeting on Monday, September 10, 2001. Commissioner Meeder recommended a contract be awarded to K-5 Construction of Lemont, Illinois in the amount of $88,695.75. www.palospark.org /Village/Sept1001.htm   (1706 words)

Hansel B. Trusty & Martha Ditton Hardy He decided to return to Arkansas, and his brother Henry Trusty had come with him and they stayed at Crowley's Ridge in eastern Arkansas, later, Hansel moved to Ellsworth, AR. He became a Mason and served during the Civil War in the Battle of Pea Ridge and in the Battle of Helena near Vicksburg, MS. John Hansel Trusty & Martha Jane Lee had one son known of, at present, Arthur Henry Trusty who married Ola Mae Lee. www.angelfire.com /ak2/genealogy/gen108.html   (673 words)

Scott County, Missouri - River Heritage Region of Missouri Tourism River Ridge Winery is nestled in the hills where Crowley's Ridge joins the Mississippi River near Commerce. This PRCA sanctioned rodeo is the largest in the State and hosts nationally known country western music entertainment each night of the rodeo. Scott County boasts cotton farms, orchards, watermelon farms, a potato farm and one of the few wine vineyards in Southeast Missouri. rosecity.net /rhr/scott.html   (704 words)

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