Episode 3 – Taking the High Road to Camp Albert Pike & Mena, Arkansas
In this episode of The Freedom Shift, part of the Around Cass County Coffee Break, Donya and Pop Pi take the scenic high road into the Ouachita Mountains. We stop at Camp Albert Pike, a once-beloved state park now eerily quiet after the devastating 2010 flood. From there, it’s on to Mena, Arkansas, where we drop by the Chamber of Commerce, explore the historic train station, and spot an old sheriff’s car. We wrap up the adventure at the breathtaking Queen Wilhelmina Lodge before heading home—bringing you a full day of history, beauty, and a touch of nostalgia.