After leaving Eureka Springs we drove to War Eagle Mill, which is a working grist mill where they grind organic grains into flour, pancake mixes, biscuits, and other stuff that you can buy right there. This is a very historic mill which was first built in the 1830's by a local settler and miller, but, was washed away in a big flood in 1848. The second one was built soon after and it was used to grind grain to feed the soldiers of both the Union and Confederate armies during the early years of the Civil War. The second mill was burned during that same war and was not rebuilt until 1873. This mill is a modern reproduction of the third mill which no longer stands.

There is the War Eagle Bridge adjacent to the mill where normally you can walk on it and view the river, but, they were doing construction on the bridge that goes across the river. Twice a year, in the spring and fall, there is an arts and crafts fair held here and from what Jim said, it's quite the place to be. The fair features one of the largest varieties of authentic early arts and crafts to be found anywhere in America and is attended by visitors from all over the country, we'll have to come back while it's going on and check it out.