Twelve themed gardens are packed into this very small but meticulously maintained garden. A butterfly house, a chicken coop, and sculptures of children playing round out the gardens.
An added attraction is the scenic Lake Fayette Trail which can be accessed from the garden parking lot. The paved 5.5 mile trail circles the lake and passes through several different environments.
The main garden loop is accessible. Some of the themed area trails are not paved and visitors using wheelchairs may need assistance. Lake Fayette Trail is wide, smooth, and gently rolling with a few steep hills where assistance may be necessary.
Small RVs will fit in the garden lot if backed up over the grass. Larger RVs may be parked across the spaces if the garden is not busy. Another small lot is located south of the garden on North Crossover Road. A large lot with trail access is located at the northwest corner of the lake near the dam and boat ramp. Garden Trail 36.13628, -94.1186
I like the looks of that trail. We've never explored that area, as the weather much of the time there is "lousy" -- hot and humid. Sure looks pretty, though. You didn't do the entire 5.5 mile trail, did you?
ReplyDeleteIt's a very pretty trail! We did the entire trail but I didn't push the whole way - just on the hills.
DeleteThe weather went from unseasonably cool to unseasonably warm almost overnight so we appreciated the shady sections. We're glad the weather stayed cool for so long and we got to explore a lot of the state.
There's probably a narrow window of what I'd consider "good" weather to visit Arkansas. I know winters can be cold, summers hot. Maybe a week in spring and a week in autumn! :-)
DeleteScary snake!
ReplyDeleteHe was sitting on a stump below a bridge so we could safely watch as long as we wanted but I'm pretty sure he's a nonvenomous water snake.
Deleteyep - no distinct thinner neck & round pupils = harmless water snake
DeleteStill glad we weren't closer to him!
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