Travel Tails

05/04/2026

Turn off your lights!

LIGHTS OUT ARKANSAS - huge bird migration expected tonight.

Tonight could end up being one of the biggest bird migration nights of the year with nearly 400 million birds in flight.

With the upper level winds turning to the southwest, many migrant birds will take advantage of this.

Notice the glowing hotspot across the south central U.S. (includes Arkansas).

You can turn off your exterior home lights to aid the birds on their flight.

04/02/2026

BREAKING: The Trump administration just issued an exemption to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), putting threatened and endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico on a fast track to extinction.

To clear the way for oil and gas drilling, the U.S. government removed the safety net for species on the brink of extinction.

Now, animals like giant manta rays, hawksbill sea turtles, and Rice’s whales are at risk.

Help stop other threatened and endangered species from losing their protections: https://oceana.ly/4tcilei

01/16/2026

Eureka Springs, AR. is a GREAT place to visit with your dog!

Henri and I went to Eureka Springs to stay the night at America's Most Haunted Hotel, and check out the ghost tour. We also did a little shopping and eating.

01/12/2026

2 years ago…

After several days of rain and overcast skies, we finally got that Key Largo sunset.

01/07/2026

While manger scenes rarely depict the presence of a dog, I feel certain there must have been one.

12/30/2025

Will there be fireworks near you as 2025 comes to an end? 🎆

Help your dog through New Years Eve with these tips.

The day before (that’s TODAY!)…

🎆 Find a space in your home that can be darkened with low light and make it comfy
🎆 Be sure any anxiety meds or calming aides are refilled/restocked
🎆 Prep enrichment toys such as puzzles, Kongs, or Topples with extra special snacks like boiled chicken, yogurt, or peanut butter, and freeze

New Year’s Eve…

🎆 Take a sniffari walk (long leash, dog led) before dark
🎆 Keep your dog inside during displays or as time approaches midnight
🎆 10 minutes before midnight, take the toys from the freezer and let your pup get started in the cozy space you prepped
🎆 Play white noise or music (research has shown dogs prefer reggae and soft rock) to mask the booms

12/25/2025

Stole my brother’s dog and went to the beach!

Merry Christmas!

12/20/2025

Several months after loosing Henri, I began checking my photo memories everyday. This was today’s, December 20, 2020.

12/19/2025

Take your dog to see some lights.

450,000 lights, Santa, reindeer, carriage and pony rides, music and Christmas spirit abound. Visit www.lightsoftheozarks.com for more information.