Tie Dye Travels with Kat Robinson

Tie Dye Travels with Kat Robinson, Episode 4

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:32:00 -0600

In this episode, Kat shares more of her experiences on the road. Come along and visit the only ghost town in America contained within the borders of a living city. Share in the wonder of the ruins of Calico Rock. It's one of the most colorful plates you'll find in Little Rock. Celebrate abundant piles of gyro and Middle Eastern food for the budget minded diner at Layla's. And a bowl, a map, an idea... and a way to help the Arkansas Foodbank Network. It's all in this episode of Tie Dye Travels.

Tie Dye Travels with Kat Robinson, Episode 3

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:08:00 -0600

In this episode, Kat shares more of her experiences on the road. Want good, smokey, savory barbeque? Go no further than Greenbrier, AR for a taste of Backwoods Barbeque. It's no gimmick, just real train history. Kat travels on the Branson Scenic Railway. The drive-in movie may be a thing of the past, but you can sneak a peak at that past at the old Malvern Drive-Thru. Don't expect a double feature, though. And it's time to celebrate the temple to comfort food -- with chicken fried steak and a tuna salad plate at Anne's Country Kitchen in Pine Bluff.

Tie Dye Travels with Kat Robinson, Episode 2

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:14:00 -0600

In this episode, Kat shares more of her experiences on the road. Discover the tale of Russellville, AR's Whatta-Burger restaurant, a hometown favorite that's not associated with the national chain. Learn why its creator, Bob Feltner, became one of the most loved figures in town. On the other side of Conway from Toad Suck, you'll find Pickles Gap. Find out what's happened to the famous Pickle Barrel Fudge Factory. Take a stroll through a block of downtown Malvern, AR and discover a time warp in the form of an ancient pharmacy. And learn about the home of a fantastic cracker crust pizza and a delicacy known as Armadillo Eggs, as Kat travels to El Dorado and its Main Street Pizza Company.

Tie Dye Travels with Kat Robinson Episode 1

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:49:00 -0600

In this episode, Kat shares more of her experiences on the road. Find out: The 100 year old Kocourek and Sons Hardware Store in Hazen, AR sees new life as an antique shop The world's best fried pies can be found at Ms. Lena's Pie Shop in DeValls Bluff Painting with cloth: The Michelson Museum of Art in Marshall, TX celebrates Art Quilts with a special exhibit The more things change, the more they stay the same: Postal Outhouse found in Traskwood, AR Plumbing, hardware, and pickled okra: Donaldson, AR's Country Store Tie Dye Travels is about those unusual things that don't make the news -- family run businesses, ecclectic tourist destinations, unusual events, and kind acts. It's about ordinary people and the extraordinary things they do. And it's about the little wonders you can find in the world around you. Kat loves to listen, and there's nothing better than sharing a good story with friends. Send your suggestions to kat@tiedyetravels.com