Submitted by Big River Crossing MEMPHIS, TN—Big River Crossing, the country’s longest active bike-pedestrian rail bridge, celebrated its one-year anniversary on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Since last year’s grand opening, the bridge has welcomed 250,000 visitors from across the world and received regional, national and international acclaim for its architecture and state-of-the-art lighting display by…
Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Growing up, the holiday season was synonymous with drama. No, not because of family shenanigans at the Christmas dinner table, but because whether it was playing a pilgrim in the annual Thanksgiving play (everyone wanted to be the turkey, which I never quite understood) or…
There are several events this weekend to celebrate our veterans, but if you can’t make it out to an event there are lots of things you can do to honor veterans. You can visit the local VA hospital and bring flowers or games to help cheer them up, or even put a green lightbulb…
Springtime doesn’t have a monopoly on fashion, so why should that be the only time to showcase it? NWA Fashion Week is back for its fall shows on Nov. 9 and 10 at Drake Field in south Fayetteville. NWAFW – THE SHOWS will feature two nights of both designer and boutique runway showcases – 22…
Want to know the latest about Arkansas’s fall color? Or scenic routes for best viewing? You’ll find all this information – and more – on www.Arkansas.com. Click on the “Fall Color Update” icon or subscribe to receive updates via email at http://bit.ly/ARFallColor. Updated fall color reports are sent to subscribers and posted to Arkansas.com each…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism With its mild climate and variety of habitats, Arkansas is a well-known destination to watch birds. “Birding is a simple activity that anyone can do,” said Shea Lewis, a regional supervisor at Arkansas State Parks. “You can start at home with the basic bird feeder.…
Vegas on the Rocks: A Chance for Change is a unique casino-themed party featuring Vegas-style gaming, unique entertainment, libations, gourmet food and a boutique silent auction to raise money for Women and Children First. General Admission: $50 – Includes complimentary beer and wine from 6:30 – 8 p.m., gourmet snacks provided by Cache, and $1000…
The Historic Arkansas Museum’s 21st Candlelight Gala takes place from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Attendees will “celebrate Arkansas foodways – the intersection of food in the culture and tradition of Arkansas – from the Delta to the foothills of the Ozarks,” according to an event description. The event kicks off the museum’s yearlong…
Saturday The 2017 Chili Fights in the Heights sponsored by the Heights Neighborhood Association and Heights Business Association kicks off at noon on Saturday and runs until 7 p.m. Chili Fights in the Heights is a family-friendly event with the hope of bringing the community together, showing off this unique area of town and generating…
Fourth event boosts equal payout purse to $160,000 and showcases America’s newest mountain bike mecca (LAS VEGAS, NEV.) Sept. 20, 2017 – Epic Rides today announced the Oz Trails Off-Road backcountry mountain bike event & festival. Utilizing the Oz Trails network at the foot of the Ozark mountains in Northwest Arkansas, the fourth event in…
