Thunder Roads Magazine of Oklahoma/Arkansas September 2014 | Page 33

EVENTS

place for a photo op on Beaver Lake. This is a loop
road which will put you back on 62 so you can
head into Eureka.
Eureka Springs is a cool place to hang out
for an afternoon, have a drink and get some good
grub. Definitely stop by the Rockin’ Pig Saloon for
a bite of lunch and a cold beverage. If you go, the
entire menu is excellent, but I highly recommend
the Smoked Brisket. Some of the absolute best
I’ve ever tasted. The Loaded Sweet Potato fries
are killer too!
No trip to Eureka Springs would be complete
without a visit to the Pied Piper/Cat House Lounge.
This is a local biker favorite watering hole and is well
worth the stop! Alex, our favorite bartender always
makes you feel at home and has been known to
put on quite the dance moves on the bar! Tell her
Duste sent ya!
After you’ve eaten your fill and had your
beverage head south on Rt 23 towards Huntsville
to pick up Rt 412 West to head back towards
Springdale, Rogers and Fayetteville.

more if stopping to eat and take pictures!
First we are gonna head East out to Eureka
Springs. It’s