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TRAVEL TO ARKANSAS

editor — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 04:28:00 +0000

TRAVEL TO ARKANSAS OZARK HIGHLANDS TRAIL ARKANSAS 187 miles. This fine National Recreation Trail leads through some rather remote Ozark scenery in northwest Arkansas. It crosses Ozark National Forest, leading from Fort Smith State Park northeast to the Buffalo National River. The trail passes over mountains, with some fine views, and leads through oak-hickory forests. Difficulty varies from easy to strenuous. Camping Regulations: Except for the westernmost six miles of the trail, camping is allowed along the way, as are campfires. No permits are required. Campsites should be at least 200 feet from water sources and the trail. For Further

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Arkansas Map

editor — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:14:46 +0000

Mexicans in Bauxite The Great Migration of African Americans out of the South prompted some Arkansas farmers and employers to seek Mexican laborers immediately following World War I. The Pittsburgh Reduction Company (later known as Alcoa) recruited Mexican, Italian, and Chinese workers, in addition to African Americans, to mine aluminum ore during the interwar years. By the end of 1920, it had recruited 655 Mexicans to live and work in Bauxite. The company built segregated housing for its workers, naming the respective areas Mexico Camp, Africa Camp, and Italy. While the company received some criticism for hiring Mexican rather than

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