PEA RIDGE — Pea Ridge, Ark., is in Benton County, the most northwestern county in Arkansas just six miles south of Missouri.

◊From I-540, travel Arkansas Hwy. 72 east just 8 miles;

◊From the U.S. Hwy. 62/Arkansas Hwy. 94 intersection in Rogers, it is 8 miles;

◊From the U.S. Hwy. 62/Arkansas Hwy. 72 intersection near the Pea Ridge National Military Park, it is 6 miles; and

◊From Bella Vista, it is 8 miles from the Arkansas Hwy.

94/Benton County 340 intersection.

The mule jump is in the field on the west of Pea Ridge High School on the northwest side of the city on Arkansas Hwy. 94 northwest of downtown on W. Pickens Street.

Parking is provided on the school grounds just east and south of the mule jump grounds. There are restrooms and concessions available.

There is handicap parking provided, as well as handicap-accessible restrooms.

The entrance fee is $5 for adults, $2 for children 6 to 12 years of age, free for children 5 years of age and younger.

Mule Jump, Pages 19 on 10/06/2010