Episode 144: Motorcycle Ride to the Top of Rich Mountain

In this episode, we ride our motorcycles up to the top of Rich Mountain, the highest peak in the Ouachita National Forest and the second-highest peak in all of Arkansas.
We visit Queen Wilhelmina State Park and the beautiful and historic Queen Wilhelmina Lodge, which sits at the top of the mountain. Named after the longest reigning queen of the Netherlands, the lodge first opened in 1898.
After a stroll around the lodge, we head to the miniature railroad for a train ride and an ice cream cone. The 1952 vintage miniature train is the only miniature railroad in all of Arkansas and allows well-behaved small dogs to ride as well.
Next, we visit the Wonder House, an architectural phenomenon that appears to be a typical two-story cabin from the outside, but on the inside, it contains nine different levels of living space.
We finally make our way back down the mountain following the Talimena Scenic Drive, which offers some spectacular views and ends in the town of Mena.
Join us for what turned into an awesome fall day!
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[@badgerpa9]

Nice place to visit. That is a nice National forest. Stay safe and healthy.

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

Thank you! That's the second time we have been up to the park and we really enjoy it.

[@innerspaceavailable]

It looks like your getting more comfortable with your new bike and cruising the curves. Enjoy!!

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

Thanks!! Yes, it gets better every time I ride. I still can't keep up with Bubba though lol.

[@innerspaceavailable]

@@TipsyMarlinTravels It will come in time. Don't push yourself too hard at first and watch out for the sand on the corners and freshly rained on roads. The oil beads up on the asphalt and can scare the you know what out of you if your not expecting it.

[@RVLifeSoaringTogether]

I miss the Fall colors, they say in TN it is prettier than it has been in years. The colors sure are pretty in this video. We didn't go home to TN after our summer travels , we just dropped south to TX. Thanks for the ride.

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

The trees started turning really early this year. It sure is beautiful. Hope we can catch up with you in Texas!

[@wanderingwilloughbys1806]

Beautiful fall colors!! My Mother was named after queen Wilhelmina! (Hendrina Wilhelmina) yep you guessed it she is from the Netherlands! Lol was great seeing lulus head pop up at stop sign!! She really looks like she enjoys the ride! Crazy when I remember how she was in the smarty or truck in the beginning! Wonder house looks interesting!! Safe travels you two!

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

That is such a cool story about your mom!! Yeah, Lulu really enjoys her bike rides and she has come so far. Looking forward to getting her and Abby back together one of these days.

[@garypollard9770]

Rich mountain is a very nice place to visit! Oh I see you went up the north side of the mountain instead of going thru downtown. There are some amazing views from up there! Used to be a very good place to eat too! Very good video and taken on such a beautiful day! Always loved the horn on that little train!

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

We have been up there a couple of times this summer and we really enjoy it. You're right, the views from the top of the mountain, and from the turnouts on the highway, are amazing.

[@rickcampbell2524]

Nice Ride!

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

Thank you!

[@jeannealex2560]

Hi guys... Good to see you had a fun trip.. I tell you what.. I do not like those kind of hitchhikers.. Closer you got.. the further I held the phone out..😂 We are home from our trip.. Going to start doing all the cleaning today... Thanks for the video... You guys stay safe...J&A

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

Glad you made it back home safely!! Yeah, we usually smack those hitchhikers lol. Yikes!! Hope you both had a great time on your trip, which was probably over too soon. God bless and take care.

[@larryburkett9628]

Awesome video. Haven't seen how you are going to carry the motorcycles.

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

Thank you! We will be configuring a mounting system on the back of our truck where the Smart used to ride.

[@larryburkett9628]

Bubba will get it figgered out.🙄🙄

[@brianroth7852]

There's a location in Molala, Oregon call Molala Train park. They are open for the kids used to take all of the kids out there and it's free. Also just our of Klamath Falls Oregon is a train park and it's hudge they have RV Parking. Safe travels and roads Brian and Cindy, "xtreambydesign with passion"

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

Both sound like fun! I like to throw the train stuff in for my brother, because he's a train buff and an engineer with BNSF Railroad. We'll have to remember those when we get back out to the west coast.

[@stevenclark7262]

Wondering, it might be nice to add a bit of motorcycle engine sound to the ride. 🇨🇦

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

We had the motorcycle sound originally and I thought about leaving it in, but I was afraid it might be too distracting. I'll leave some of it in next time.

[@stephenpolos1689]

Good video 😀 how far would you travel maybe to west coast 🤔🙂

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

Thank you! Our trip will begin and end in Arkansas, and will encompass about 5000 miles. We'll definitely be staying south, where the weather is warmer.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

Nice, Did yall get some rain last night ?

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

Thank you, and yes we did! In total we had just over three inches of rain here, and the wind is blowing pretty hard. How about you? I know we all need the rain.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

@@TipsyMarlinTravels we didnt get that much rain but yep a lot of wind