Let’s face it, Arkansas haters abound. Those haters are obviously dead wrong, and they probably deserve our outrage. But instead of punching them in their dumb mouths or shoving them into stacks of cow pies, maybe we could just show them this list:
- It’s gorgeous here.
Flickr/Buffalo Outdoor Center
- Jaw-droppingly, awe-inspiringly gorgeous.
Flickr/Mike Norton
- Really, truly magical.
Flickr/Buffalo Outdoor Center
- Folks are nice.
Flickr/Dave Thomas We call it “Southern Hospitality.”
- We’ve got great senses of humor.
Flickr/Doug Wertman “No peein’ off the porch.”
- Arkansas communities help each other.
Wikimedia/Win Henderson In the event of a natural disaster, neighbors are the best and first help.
- No one will judge you for eating fried foods at all three meals.
Flickr/thebittenword.com As a matter of fact, go ahead and deep fry every single vegetable. That’s cool too.
- Fresh produce!
Flickr/Tanya Impeartrice Our state has a number of farmer’s markets that run year-round.
- If you’ve ever enjoyed a rice dish, you’re welcome.
Flickr/Oliver Arkansas produces more rice than any other state.
- Our cost-of-living is low…
Flickr/Carol Von Canon …and, even when in need of fresh paint, our old farm houses are gorgeous.
- We’ve got resort towns with fabulous histories.
Flickr/Jack Gray
- The first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate was from Arkansas.
Wikipedia/Underwood & Underwood RIP, Hattie Caraway, and thanks for blazing the trail.
- We’ve got culture!
Flickr/Ani Od Chai
- We gave the world Johnny Cash. You’re welcome, world.
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What else proves the haters wrong? What’s your favorite thing about Arkansas?
Flickr/Buffalo Outdoor Center
Flickr/Mike Norton
Flickr/Dave Thomas
We call it “Southern Hospitality.”
Flickr/Doug Wertman
“No peein’ off the porch.”
Wikimedia/Win Henderson
In the event of a natural disaster, neighbors are the best and first help.
Flickr/thebittenword.com
As a matter of fact, go ahead and deep fry every single vegetable. That’s cool too.
Flickr/Tanya Impeartrice
Our state has a number of farmer’s markets that run year-round.
Flickr/Oliver
Arkansas produces more rice than any other state.
Flickr/Carol Von Canon
…and, even when in need of fresh paint, our old farm houses are gorgeous.
Flickr/Jack Gray
Wikipedia/Underwood & Underwood
RIP, Hattie Caraway, and thanks for blazing the trail.
Flickr/Ani Od Chai
Flickr/brett jordan
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