A lot of Arkansas is wooded, and perfect for exploring. So
on many of the warmer days of the year I and my friends set off for the woods.
We get backpacks and fill them with everything we need for the adventure. We bring lots of water, food, and our cameras.
We always make a big deal of it, and have a big group of people to come with
us. Usually we just find little creeks, or small caves we can explore in. But
once we came across a railroad that no longer looked like it was running. So of
course we decided to follow down it. We eventually made it down to where we
found a few abandoned old rusty train carts. They had nothing in them but the
sides were all covered with spray-paint and lots of paintings. So we decided
the next day we’d come back with some paint of our own and make out
contribution to the trains lovely works of art. We made a habit of going down
there a lot, and eventually found more. Going on long adventures in Arkansas
with my friends is probably what I miss most.
I find it interesting that train cars, even ones in current service. are often a canvas for graffitti artists. To think the artist puts up a message with no real idea where it will end up.
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