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Gubernatorial candidates Mike Ross (left), Democrat, and Asa Hutchinson (right), Republican.

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Gubernatorial candidates Mike Ross (left), Democrat, and Asa Hutchinson (right), Republican.

A map of land transactions in the Mount Kessler sale.

The trail has its ups and downs along the 3-mile route.

The park offers solitude among beautiful forests and water.

Hikers walk along a stream at Big Sugar Creek State Park near Pineville, Mo.

Much of the forest at Big Sugar Creek State Park is more open and savannah-like than other Ozark forests.

Hikers cross a small stream numerous times on the hike.

HIkers gather at the trailhead to start the walk.

Getting there is half the fun of a visit to Big Sugar Creek State Park. Big Sugar Creek Road follows the creek much of the way. Here hikers pull off to enjoy the view.

Hikers cross a small creek during a 3-mile hike at Big Sugar Creek State Park near Pineville, Mo.

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Ethan Negley, 7, right, laughs and May Negley, 7, leans her head back Wednesday while playing with friends on a merry-go-round at Harry Sbanotto Park in Tontitown. The kids have the week off for spring break.

STAFF PHOTOS SAMANTHA BAKER • @NWASAMANTHA Ethan Negley, 7, right, laughs and May Negley, 7, leans her head back Wednesday while playing with friends on a merry-go-round at Harry Sbanotto Park in Tontitown. The kids have the week off for spring break.

STAFF PHOTO FLIP PUTTHOFF
Ashley Sayers with the Rogers Historical Museum explains the role of railroads Wednesday in the city’s history at the Frisco caboose downtown. Youngsters taking part in the Rogers Activity Center spring break day camp toured the caboose and took part in activities at the museum.

STAFF PHOTO FLIP PUTTHOFF Ashley Sayers with the Rogers Historical Museum explains the role of railroads Wednesday in the city’s history at the Frisco caboose downtown. Youngsters taking part in the Rogers Activity Center spring break day camp toured the caboose and took part in activities at the museum.

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Logan County Justice of the Peace Michael Schluterman (center) listens during a meeting with officials from Logan and Franklin counties to discuss the possibility of building a bi-county jail that would serve both counties Tuesday night at the Logan County Courthouse in Paris.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/RYAN McGEENEY Logan County Justice of the Peace Michael Schluterman (center) listens during a meeting with officials from Logan and Franklin counties to discuss the possibility of building a bi-county jail that would serve both counties Tuesday night at the Logan County Courthouse in Paris.

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Santania, an Indian leopard, paces inside of her habitat at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs. The Cats in the Castle benefit on April 26 will help support the wildlife sanctuary.

FILE PHOTO Santania, an Indian leopard, paces inside of her habitat at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs. The Cats in the Castle benefit on April 26 will help support the wildlife sanctuary.

STAFF PHOTO ANDY SHUPE
Brooke Schultz, a former Ramay Junior High student in Fayetteville, who is now living and training in Indianapolis, set the Arkansas record with score of 638.07 at state diving championships and is the All-NWA Media Girls Diver of the Year.

STAFF PHOTO ANDY SHUPE Brooke Schultz, a former Ramay Junior High student in Fayetteville, who is now living and training in Indianapolis, set the Arkansas record with score of 638.07 at state diving championships and is the All-NWA Media Girls Diver of the Year.

FILE PHOTO FLIP PUTTHOFF Chuck Maxwell, left, with the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists, leads a tour Oct. 4, 2012, of the Mount Kessler.

FILE PHOTO ANDY SHUPE Residents fill the City Council chambers Feb. 18 during a City Council meeting where the council voted to dedicate $1.5 million in partnership with the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association and the Walton Family Foundation to buy 376 acres atop Mount Kessler.

Gubernatorial candidates Mike Ross (left), Democrat, and Asa Hutchinson (right), Republican.

A map of land transactions in the Mount Kessler sale.

The trail has its ups and downs along the 3-mile route.

The park offers solitude among beautiful forests and water.

Hikers walk along a stream at Big Sugar Creek State Park near Pineville, Mo.

Much of the forest at Big Sugar Creek State Park is more open and savannah-like than other Ozark for

Hikers cross a small stream numerous times on the hike.

HIkers gather at the trailhead to start the walk.

Getting there is half the fun of a visit to Big Sugar Creek State Park. Big Sugar Creek Road follows

Hikers cross a small creek during a 3-mile hike at Big Sugar Creek State Park near Pineville, Mo.

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STAFF PHOTOS SAMANTHA BAKER • @NWASAMANTHA Ethan Negley, 7, right, laughs and May Negley, 7, lea

STAFF PHOTO FLIP PUTTHOFF Ashley Sayers with the Rogers Historical Museum explains the role of rai

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/RYAN McGEENEY Logan County Justice of the Peace Michael Schluterman (cen

FILE PHOTO Santania, an Indian leopard, paces inside of her habitat at Turpentine Creek Wildlife R

STAFF PHOTO ANDY SHUPE Brooke Schultz, a former Ramay Junior High student in Fayetteville, who is

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FILE PHOTO FLIP PUTTHOFF Chuck Maxwell, left, with the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists, leads a tour Oct. 4,

FILE PHOTO ANDY SHUPE Residents fill the City Council chambers Feb. 18 during a City Council meeting