by Curtis Lanning Arkansas and Texas have a number of rivalries in football, cheese dip, etc. But there’s one thing they share: Texarkana. Though technically two cities, the shared area sits right on the Arkansas and Texas border in the far southwest corner of The Natural State. For Texarkana, two cities doesn’t mean anything is…
The Natural State has no shortage of farmers markets filled with fresh food. Here are a few of our favorites in Central and Northwest Arkansas. Are we missing your local market? Email editor@aymag.com with its hours and location. CENTRAL ARKANSAS Little Rock Farmers Market Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 400 President Clinton Avenue…
Citrusy Kiwi-Watermelon Popsicles Written and photographed by Ritika Gann This past week, choosing a recipe for “Ritika on the Rock” wasn’t too difficult. I thought I’d continue on the theme of: “Oh my goodness, why is it SO HOT?!” Enter Citrusy Kiwi-Watermelon Popsicles. I don’t know if you’ve ever had popsicles for breakfast – but…
AY Publisher Heather Baker joined Fox16 Good Day to talk about this weekend’s activities. We’re looking forward to the Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, the East Village Street Food Jam, and a benefit for rhinos at River Bottom Winery. Friday-Sunday Don’t miss this year’s Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, which will kick off Friday night with a…
Foundation to Support Fitzgerald Mountain Trail System Springdale is growing Northwest Arkansas’ mountain biking scene with a brand-new trail system that will be the largest in the city. The project, funded by grants from the Walton Family Foundation to NWA Trailblazers, will include 10 miles on Fitzgerald Mountain. The first 7 miles of natural-surface trails…
Sarah Woolf of Follow the Woolf has your guide to Arkansas’ music scene, including the Drummers in the House masterclass at the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa in Hot Springs. Around Little Rock Thursday June 14 Young Valley & Kevin Kerby, White Water Tavern 2500 W. 7th St. Little Rock, 9 p.m. From Jackson, Mississippi…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism A visit to Lake Catherine State Park is always an adventurous option to head to when in Hot Springs. Arkansas has 52 state parks and this one became a state park in the 1930s. If you take a look around, you can still see the…
Three Central Arkansas bartenders came out on top in Monday night’s section of the Great Arkansas ROX STAR Bartender Competition at Cache Restaurant and Lounge. Texas-based gin company ROXOR is hosting the competition. AY Magazine is sponsoring the ROX STAR Bartender Competition. 15 bartenders went head to head for the top three spots. The competition was…
Nothing makes long summer days better than good food. There are several new restaurants coming up all over Arkansas this summer. With diverse options all over the state, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Below are the locations for new restaurants coming soon that are sure to satisfy. Mexican Restaurants Amigos Cafe: This will…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Unspoiled cave formations, crystal clear streams, large flowing spring (12,000 gallons per minute), small lake, scenic trails, picturesque bluffs, fishing, campground, hiking and biking trails, picnic grounds, and swim areas. Blanchard Springs Cavern sounds like the perfect vacation location to me. Discovered in 1963, Blanchard Springs…
