Visit Arkansas: The Walmart Museum Heritage Lab

Walmart originated in Bentonville, Arkansas, so naturally, we decided to visit the Walmart Museum.

Walmart Museum being renovated

Unfortunately, the museum is closed for renovations, but thankfully, they have The Walmart Museum Heritage Lab where you can learn about the history of Walmart.  

Although small, they had several interesting displays, and it was neat to see a lot of vintage products and uniforms.  

There was even a hologram of founder Sam Walton, who shared about the history of Walmart, and how important its employees and the community has been for Walmart's success. 

One of my favorite parts of the visit was the Scavenger Hunt, where you find all the hidden objects on a card.  It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be to find everything, but it was a real team effort, and it encouraged you to pay attention to the different exhibits.  

The Scavenger Hunt really was fun, and you can turn in your completed card for some Walmart swag!

The Walmart Museum Heritage Lab was an educational and informative stop in Arkansas!

The Walmart Museum Heritage Lab
240 S. Main Street
Bentonville, AR 72712

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Uproll Cafe - Pearl Highlands Center

Our family recently ordered from Uproll Cafe for the first time!  They have a variety of items that could be made into a bowl or a roll!

Teriyaki Chicken Bowl with Avocado

California Snow Crab Bowl

Korean Chicken Bowl

Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

Aburi Miso Salmon Bowl

Spicy Ahi Roll

I had the Korean Chicken Bowl, which I thought had a great flavor.  It was full of crispy garlic, green onions, and edamame, but the amount of chicken seemed a lot less than what was in the other bowls we ordered.  Also, there was a lot of fatty skin vs actual meat, but I did appreciate the plentiful veggies.  

I like how you can customize your bowl to your liking, adding additional toppings, and selecting different sauces.

We had a nice, filling, healthy lunch from Uproll Cafe!

Uproll Cafe
1000 Kamehameha Hwy # 100

Pearl City, HI 96782

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Butterfly Tea Time at the Veranda

Paradise Monarchs, a company known for their butterfly chrysalis boxes, will now be fluttering to the Moana Surfrider on the second Saturday of every month to make afternoon tea extra special. The special Butterfly Tea Time is for all ages and features a butterfly release during the event. Guests can get up close with the monarchs in a special interactive dome tent. 

The Butterfly Keiki Tea Set is $75 and includes a chrysalis box, milkshake, butterfly wings. Upcoming Butterfly Tea Time at the Veranda dates are May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, and December 14. Reservations can be made calling the Veranda or on Opentable.com

Feeding the butterflies 

Interactive dome

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Visit Tulsa: Center of the Universe

While in Tulsa, we stopped at the Center of the Universe.  

The Center of the Universe is a spot from where you can stand, and when you speak, your voice echoes all around.  

However, only if you stand inside the circle can you hear it.  If you're standing outside the circle, you can't hear any of what is being said in the circle.

And it really does work!  

It was pretty neat!

If you find yourself in Tulsa, give it a try!

Center of the Universe
1 S Boston Ave

Tulsa, OK 74103

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Visit Maui: Kapalua Coastal Trail

While staying at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, I went to check out the Kapalua Coastal Trail.  

I went early in the morning, and even though it started to rain, it looked like the showers were passing, so I decided to keep walking.

I'm so glad I did, because despite some intermittent showers, the walk was just so nice and relaxing, with the most gorgeous views.  

I started on a boardwalk path, that soon eventually transitioned to sand, dirt, and lava rock.

I came across some runners and walkers, but the trail was not overly crowded.  

There was one point of the trail that cut through some lava rock, and it was not clearly marked (at least to me it wasn't), so I had to wait until another walker passed me so I could follow the path he took.  Turns out, you could just make your own path across the rocks, being cautious not to enter any restricted native bird nesting areas (there are many along the trail) or private property.  

I really took my time to take in the views and my surroundings, and I was able to cover about 60% of the trail before I had to head back for another busy day.  

 Next time I hope to finish the entire walk!

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Airport Eats: Smashburger

We had another early morning layover at Denver International Airport, so we ate breakfast at Smashburger.

We've had Smashburger years ago while in Phoenix, but it was the first time we went to a Smashburger for breakfast!

Breakfast Smashburger

The Breakfast Smashburger was loaded high with bacon, egg, and cheese, and served with tots.  

Meat, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

You can also get a breakfast sandwich without the burger.  

If non-breakfast foods are what you're craving, they do offer a menu of various burgers, as well as wraps, chicken tenders, and more.  

Smashburger was a convenient stop in DEN for breakfast!

Smashburger
Denver International Airport
9100 Pena Blvd C
Denver, CO 80249

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Visit Arkansas: Wright's BBQ

We found ourselves having to detour while in Arkansas, and we lucked out that Wright's BBQ was nearby.  This acclaimed restaurant has gained popularity ever since opening in 2017.

We decided to get a Family Meal with Pork, and sides of Mac & Cheese and Smoked Beans. 

The Pork was smokey and tender, and the sides were great too.  The portion sizes were huge!  The plates are served with rolls, so the kids made sandwiches with the pork.  

We also decided to get Nachos, because Nachos are always a great idea!  The brisket was nice and tender as well, and they did not skimp on toppings!

BBQ Nachos with Brisket

Don't be deterred by a long line.  The operations are so efficient, that by the time you finish paying for your order, it's very likely that your order will be plated and ready for you to take to a table.

There are several locations in Arkansas to choose from.  Highly recommend while in the state!

Wright's BBQ

2212 Main Dr

Johnson, AR 72704 

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