The Shelf: Eureka Springs

What’s The Shelf?

At home, I have shelves that display things that I think are interesting. I put them there so that people that visit can see them and a conversation starts.

That’s what I’m doing here. Every so often, a new thing will be placed on The Shelf; a thing that has had an effect on me that I feel is worth sharing with others. We might not be able to have an immediate conversation about these things, but I hope you at least think about them and seek more information about them. I wouldn’t have put them here if I didn’t feel that task was worth doing.

Currently on The Shelf: Eurkea Springs, AR

Eureka Springs, AR is a pretty amazing place.  I’ve been there many times since my childhood and was even married there in 1999.  I’m planning another trip there this summer.  It is a very small, historical, victorian-themed town with many natural springs, hills, and interesting people.  But that’s not all.  There is a very distinct feeling I have when I’m there, and others have said the same thing.  For years, I was obsessed with moving there, but it never worked out.  On one hand, ghost tours and hauntings are a part of the local lore, but there is also a 7 story statue of Christ that overlooks the town.  The main street is buried in the hills with some streets not even existing on the postal map.  It’s a magical place that I would encourage everyone to visit.  Maybe I’ll see you there this summer.

For more info: www.eurekasprings.org