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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI thought I saw a little 'present' left by a neighbor's dog in my lawn. I was wrong
Upon closer inspection, I found it was a nice surprise.
samnsara
(17,622 posts)...how big was that toad??
brewens
(13,585 posts)Arkansas Granny
(31,516 posts)Toad Suck, AR
Lying between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, the pools formed by Toad Suck Ferry, Murray Lock and Dam, and Arthur V. Ormond Lock and Dam, reach 80 miles up the Arkansas River from Little Rock, to Dardanelle, Arkansas. This stretch of the river provides excellent boating or fishing with scenic views of mountains and fertile crop land along the rivers banks.
With approximately 19,000 acres of water to accommodate fishermen and boaters, fishing has been excellent since these locks and dams have been completed.
Situated in the eastern edge of both the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, the area is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Dogwood, Red bud, Wild Plum, and other native flowering trees offer breathtaking sights in the spring. Flaming leaves brighten the hillsides with their changing colors in the fall. It is a welcome scene for any camera "bug" or nature lover.
Paved access roads lead to numerous parks that include drinking water, toilets, boat launching ramps, parking areas, fireplaces, trash containers, tent and trailer spaces, charcoal grills, and picnic tables for the convenience of all.
https://www.swl.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Arkansas-River/Toad-Suck/
TomSlick
(11,098 posts)Arkansas Granny
(31,516 posts)TomSlick
(11,098 posts)I know the name has nothing to do with sucking toads. I've seen different theories for the name. One theory is that river men would suck on bottles at a tavern "till they swole-up like toads." Another is that the name is a corruption of a French word - like Smackover.
Either way, it's the coolest place name in Arkansas.
Arkansas Granny
(31,516 posts)named Bugscuffle. The origins of that name would be interesting, as well.
TomSlick
(11,098 posts)Oil Trough
Bald Knob
Bogger Hollow
Weiner
Smackover
Flippin
Arkadelphia
Fifty-Six
Cotton Plant
Tell me that folks in Arkansas don't have a sense of humor.
Arkansas Granny
(31,516 posts)DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)leftieNanner
(15,100 posts)That toad is very handsome and charming, relatively....
Coventina
(27,120 posts)Trueblue Texan
(2,429 posts)Dont insult toads! They serve as important function!
homegirl
(1,429 posts)I had a mooching email from the Campaign to re elect Trump begging for a $6.00 contribution.
That's right ___ SIX DOLLARS! AND i AM A REGISTERED DEMOCRAT-THEY MUST BE DESPERATE!
a kennedy
(29,661 posts)to acquire a mate in the Spring. Love their music.
Submariner
(12,504 posts)enjoy them while they are still around. Keep that nice greenery moist to help them along. Good for you.
MLAA
(17,289 posts)💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
marble falls
(57,081 posts)Response to Siwsan (Original post)
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Sloumeau
(2,657 posts)BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)I love toads 💚🥰
Siwsan
(26,262 posts)The toad had moved, but not far. I carefully scooped it up and moved it to one of the flower beds.