Mick, this has been a great break in the action for some decompress time away from winter and etc. Typically don't care to travel alone that much however this trip may be the exception.
By the way, I would make a terrible Rock Star. Just like the old road warrior days, a few nights on the road and I'm climbing the motel room walls ... LOL
Naturally there's a historic fort at Fort Smith, and a serene National Cemetery for Veterans. The area around Fort Smith and the Arkansas River. You never know what's around the next bend on some of the AR back highways. The sign says no parking on bridge LOL