See America First: #2 - London and Moscow

Gas prices... fuel prices gotcha...? Travel plans onat historic Fort Smith, the state's second largest
hold...? Always wanted to visit London, England...?city. At the Fort Smith National Historic Site, you
Well... It may not have Buckingham Palace or thecan discover what life was like on the lawless
changing of the guard, but why not give London,frontier.
Arkansas a try? You might be surprised at whatAnd across the river, the refinement of the
this little historic town has to offer.Victorian era is preserved in Van Buren, a mecca
London is located in the Arkansas River Valleyfor arts. crafts and antiques.
Region, where the visitor will find Old WorldOr perhaps Moscow, Russia, would be a choice
charm, and endless scenic beauty, in harmonyfor a future destination. Low on funds right now?
with modern sophistication. The Arkansas RiverWhy not try Moscow, Idaho. You'll be glad you did.
provides valleywide recreation. Lake DardanelleMoscow is located in Northern Idaho, nestled
area is one of the most popular lakes in the state.between Moscow Mountain and the beautiful
Charming little towns such as Ozark andundulating hills of the Palouse. With a small town
Russellville dot the landscape along the Arkansasfriendliness and safety, Moscow is also a great
River, and there is a European flavor in the Altuslocation for higher education, being home to the
area, the heart of Arkansas Wine Country. ThreeUniversity of Idaho.
family-owned wineries dating to the 1800's andAfter settlers arrived in 1871, the town became
one new one offer tours, tastings and insight intoknown as "Paradise Valley". In 1877, Samuel Neff
the art of viticulture.filed for a postal permit under the name of
The beautiful countryside is best viewed fromMoscow because the area reminded him of his
one of "The Tri-Peaks"-Nebo, Petit Jean andhome town of Moscow, Pennsylvania.
Magazine. Atop the first two, you'll find stateMoscow is the "Heart of the Arts"--with the
parks with Civilian Conservation Corps heritage ofannual Jazz Festival, live music on the town, the
60-year-old-plus housekeeping cabins and a lodgeRendezvous in the Park, and summer theater.
at Petit Jean. Also at Petit Jean is spectacularMoscow is also a great place for those who love
Cedar Falls, the park's trademark. Facilities forthe outdoors. Camping, mountain biking, snow
sightseers and hikers include 18 campsites withmobiling, fishing and skiing abound, with some of
water, electric and sewer hookups; a bathhouse;the best big game and upland game hunting in the
a pavilion and a visitor center with exhibits.world located nearby.
Modern sophistication blends with Old West history