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September 22-25, 2011 - Fall Tour

The Arkansas Tin Lizzies will be joining the Model T Ford Club of Tulsa for Fall tour.  Currently we are anticipating that there will be 6-7 cars from each club which should make this a very interesting and fun trip as we will get to travel and meet with some new folks from the Tulsa club.

Talimena Scenic Drive (Mike Bender)
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
918-260-2525
tman1913@sbcglobal.net

 From the Tulsa Clubs Web Site:

A Tour of Talimena Scenic Drive has been held every fall since 1974

 

Click on information to find out more about this years tour. 

 

Below are some pictures from past tours.  This tour is dominated by great country roads and beautiful scenery. Click on the picture to see a larger view, then use your browser "back" button to get back to this page.

 

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One of the many scenic overlooks

 

 

 

 

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Great country roads

 

 

 

 

 

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Some of the hills are rather steep. Yikes! this car has no driver

 

 

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One lane bridges

 

 

 

 

 

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Queen Wilhelmina Lodge atop Rich Mountain

 

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Visit to the Lum and Abner Museum, Pine Ridge, AR

 

 

 

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Breathtaking view of Lake Ouachita near Hot Springs, AR

 

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Visit to the Peter Conser Home near Heavener, OK

 

 

 

The fall tour will be September 22-25.  It will be a part of the Model T Ford Club of Tulsa’s 38th annual tour of the Talimena Scenic Drive.  This 54-mile highway, between Mena, AR and Talihina, OK  winds along the crest of the Ouachita Range, the highest mountain range between the Appalachians and the Rockies. The drive provides one panoramic view after another.  The many steep grades (up to 13%) will challenge you and your Model T.   Good brakes are a must.  This year’s tour will be based at the Queen Wilhelmina Lodge, AR.    Plan for two full days of touring over some of the most scenic roads in Arkansas and Oklahoma.  On Friday, we will tour into Western Arkansas.  On Saturday, we will tour to Talihina, OK.  A variety of lowland routes will be offered in addition to the Talimena Drive. 

In the past there has been a cookout one evening.  If burn bans are still in effect then, there are plans just for homemade ice cream and dessert.  Bring your lawn chairs for this social event.

Make your reservations at the Queen Wilhelmina Lodge, AR, 800-264-2477.  Tell them you are with the Model T Tour.

Contact information: Mike Bender; phone number: 918-260-2525; email: tman1913@sbcglobal.net

If you want to drive to the tour from Russellville, contact Bill Howell; 479-236-3630; email: whh@nwabcs.com