One of the pleasant things about Little Rock, AR is the mix of major museums and attractions and smaller, more intimate points of interest. Thus, after spending a few days attending a major book festival, visiting the Little Rock Central High Civil Rights Museum, and the Clinton Presidential Library, the LEAP Ambassadors prepared for a short respite at Old Mill Park in North Little Rock, AR.
The site is perhaps most famous as the last surviving set of Gone With the Wind (where it appears for approximately two seconds at the beginning of the film), but it is now a destination for any individuals or groups who want a beautiful place for photos.
The park has several bridges…
…several water features…
…an intriguing stone structure…
…and, of course, a mill, which is also a water feature.
For us, it was a pleasant way to spend an early evening, relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the Natural State.
Author: mikeyawn
Mike Yawn teaches at Sam Houston State University. In the past few years, he has taught courses on Politics & Film, Public Policy, the Presidency, Media & Politics, Congress, Statistics, Research & Writing, Field Research, and Public Opinion.
He has published academic papers in the Journal of Politics, Political Behavior, Social Security Quarterly, Film & History, American Politics Review, and contributed a chapter to the textbook Politics and Film.
He also contributes columns, news analysis, and news stories to newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express News, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Stamford Advocate, Greenwich Time, Huron Daily Tribune, Laredo Morning Times, Beaumont Enterprise, Connecticut Post, and Midland Reporter Telegram.
Yawn is also active in his local community, serving on the board of directors of the local YMCA and Friends of the Wynne. Previously, he served on the Huntsville's Promise and Stan Musial World Series Boards of Directors.
In 2007-2008, Yawn was one of eight scholars across the nation named as a Carnegie Civic Engagement Scholar by the Carnegie Foundation.
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