We spent Thanksgiving at Mount Magazine State Park in Arkansas. Each family was assigned a cabin overlooking the valley below to stay in.
When I looked out the glass doors that lead to the deck our first morning there, here is what I saw. It truly looked like we would be walking on clouds if we stepped a few yards away from the cabin.
When I looked just to the left of our cabin, this glorious sight came into view. The clouds truly looked like they were glowing in the early morning light.
Looking back off the deck an hour later the sky continued to lighten up and the clouds appeared to have lost some of their puffiness. If you look carefully at the back of the picture, you can see the flat top of a neighboring ridge.
As the day went on the clouds lifted off from their perch over the valley and took flight. There were strong winds that pushed them away and kept my hair fluttering around me as I took this shot.
Even as the sky became a deeper blue the clouds stayed with us. The wind died down some and the day became warmer.
By the time we started our walk to the Mount Magazine Lodge for Thanksgiving dinner, we could look across the landscape. Our cabin is on the left-hand side of the picture.
JDaniel loved searching out bugs and other wildlife under this now vivid blue sky as we walked. We came across a dozen flying grasshoppers on our way to lunch as well as a walking stick.
Mount Magazine was a truly wonderful place to hold our family reunion over the Thanksgiving holiday. I have more pictures I will share with you later as well as the adventure we had sleeping in the airport on our way to Mount Magazine. It will be up tomorrow.
This post is linked to Mrs. Matlock’s Alphabe Thursday and several Wordful Wednesday link-ups!
Pip says
what a stunning view! I just love the idea of being in the clouds! well above the clouds! How special! Glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving weekend!
Raising a Happy Child says
This looks like a very beautiful place to visit!
Making It Work Mom says
How beautiful! That looks like a wonderful place to have thanksgiving, kind of gives you some perspective on being thankful.
Happy you had such a fab holiday.
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
What a serene setting for Thanksgiving!
By Word of Mouth Musings says
These are just gorgeous … what a view, looks like you could just walk across the clouds!
Secret Mom Thoughts says
Gorgeous photos. What a view!
Diane says
Breathtaking. I need to put that on my list of places to visit! 🙂
Lindsay says
wow that is crazy!! It totally looked like you were living above the clouds!
~ The Country Mouse ~ says
I’ve never seen such a sight. How amazing to be in the middle of that. Thanks for sharing.
Stacy Uncorked says
Oh wow! You had the best of both worlds – family and beauty! 🙂
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Henrietta says
Oh my goodness! I want to live there! Thank you for sharing these gorgeous shots!
The Green House says
I’ve never been to Mount Magazine, but I’ve heard it’s lovely. I have gone to Petit Jean, and we loved it.
Thanks for sharing! Happy WW!
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Sharla says
What an amazing view! How cool!
Shari Lynne @ Faith Filled Food For Moms and Grandmothers says
Beautiful! Love the progression..You captured it so well!
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Desperate Housemommy says
Absolutely breathtaking.
Charise @ I Thought I Knew Mama says
Wow! SO gorgeous!!
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JamericanSpice says
Wow! Such gorgeous photos! I’d love to see this up personal!
Glad you had a wonderful time with your family re-union.
It’s interesting how the kids finds things we’d normal just walk pass.
melifaif says
This is soooo awe-inspiring!!!! I have never felt so blissful over a set of photos. Just lovely. What an experience!?!
angie says
Gorgeous. So glad you had such a nice time!
Losing Brownies says
Breath taking!! What a neat way to spend the holiday!
carissa at lowercase letters says
um, wow! i don’t think you could’ve picked a more beautiful place for Thanksgiving.
Devan @ Accustomed Chaos says
That is so beautiful – wow. I would LOVE to see that in person.
Michelle says
That looks amazing!
EG Wow says
Great adventure!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
What a wonderful way to spend Thanksgiving! I might do something like that next year instead of cooking for 200 people!
Riet says
What a beautiful and your photo;s show us so well.
blueviolet says
That was such a spectacular view!!!
Sue says
Looks like heaven! I’d love to do this with my family someday. I wonder if there are so many of us that cost would be prohibitive. I think I’ll look into it.
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Barbara F. says
Wow! What gorgeous photos of such beautiful surroundings! What a great time for a family reunion. This must have been a huge undertaking for the coordinators….what a great way to celebrate your family and the holiday. I almost expected to see Priscilla and John Alden coming up that road! Fabulous. Visiting from Jenny’s. xo
Karen S. says
Oh my goodness, you were just completely blessed! Being with all your loved ones to celebrate, and gee what an amazing place to spend your time together…you should all remember this Thanksgiving for a long long time to come!
Robin Lynn says
What a precious time – great photos and the stuff great memories are made of! found you over at the link-up. What a nice home on the web you have. 🙂
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Cheryl says
Oh, WOW. What a gorgeous view!
Kiddothings says
The clouds – what a breathtaking sight! I loved how you described it – I felt like I was there to watch the clouds change. Glad you had such a great Thanksgiving! 🙂
Jessica Heights says
Wow, what a VIEW!
Vicki/Jake says
What a great way to get together! Love your pictures, makes me love higher altitudes even more!
anitamombanita says
Reminds me of my days growing up in the San Francisco Bay area and watching the fog roll in and cover the bay. There’s something so peaceful about being above it.
Life with Kaishon says
Oh my gosh. I LOVE it. Love. Love. LOVE : ) How fantastic is that? Clouds outside your window. So pretty!
Annesphamily says
What an absolutely gorgeous Thanksgiving you had! I truly love your photos. Very beautiful! I think you must be very grateful for such a wonderful time and making memories with your beautiful son! Hugs Anne
Grumpy Grateful Mom says
Those photos are so beautiful–wow! Looks like a perfect place for a Thanksgiving reunion. 🙂
stef says
That is amazing. How did you resist going out there and walking through them. Cool~
Jessica says
That is such a cool view from above the clouds.
Emille says
I see what you mean -amazing! What a treat, on top of being able to be together for Thanksgiving:)
Barbara says
That looks so beautiful!! What an amazing place to spend Thanksgiving!
Francisca says
This place in the clouds – and your images – really ARE delightful! And looks worth getting to, even when that means a night at the airport!
Natalie says
Wow what beautiful views! I would love to wake up to that every morning!
Stacia says
What a gorgeous place! And what an amazing trip … except for the airport-sleeping part. =>
~ Noelle says
Thought I commented, but guess not…
SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
It is like a magical place up there 🙂
Splendid Little Stars says
Wow! Those clouds are simply amazing!
Davene Grace says
Wow! What a fantastic, memory-making way to spend Thanksgiving! And those clouds are something else. Great job capturing them! 🙂
Tammy Gail says
That was a beautiful set of pictures. Thanks so much for sharing!! =)
Ames says
This looks like a lovely place to visit. Either those clouds are low or you were way up there.~Ames
Andy says
Hello.
It really does look like you were living in the clouds. I like how the scenery changed as the day wore on.
Beautiful photos.
Thanks for sharing & visiting. I appreciate the comment.
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The Budget Diet says
Amazing photos! So peaceful!
silka says
Your selection of pics is excellent :).
Lexie Loo, Lily Boo, and Dylan Too! says
The first few pictures were incredible. It’s gorgeous there!
Jenny says
Love. Love.
Love the idea of walking on clouds!
Those pictures are truly delightful!
I’m so glad you shared them with us! This sounds like a neat place to vacation!
Thanks for letting us tag along!
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