Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Arkansas offers great winter weather for outdoor activities. Mild temperatures make hiking a great choice for warming up in cooler weather while also enjoying nature. The leafless trees of the season provide vantage points for sightseeing that are covered up when leaves deck the branches.…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Fort Smith has extra cause to celebrate on Christmas Day with the kickoff of its year-long bicentennial celebration. The initial event is set for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 25 at the Fort Smith National Historic Site, located at 301 Parker Ave. Re-enactors…
These orange-flavored yeast rolls that are filled with cinnamon and pecans and topped with a citrus glaze are the perfect way to start the day. Orange Glazed Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients Roll Ingredients 2 envelopes dry yeast 1 cup warm water 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons shortening 1 egg 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups to 3…
Thursday Go! Running, is a celebratory Hot Chocolate Pajama Run from 6 to 8 p.m. Be merry with an evening of running and holiday cheer. There are several options: you can run or walk 2, 3, 4 or 5.5 miles. Wear your best winter holiday pajamas! Meet at Go! Running – 1819 N. Grant St.…
Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism For more than a month this winter, the Arkansas State Fairgrounds will be transformed into an illuminated wonderland. But unlike the holiday lights seen elsewhere around town and across the state, these colorful emanations have nothing to do with Christmas. Instead, they represent a traditional…
The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College may be home to the Diamond Chef Arkansas competition, but it’s not just a place for professional chefs. Amateurs are welcome at Pulaski Technical College’s Lifelong Learning culinary classes. Here’s a sampling of the courses you can expect in early 2018: January January 11 – The Art…
Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism For me, the holiday season means many things. But the thing I hold dearest in my heart… the thing I’ve been doing since I was a wee lass (yes, my grandfather’s family was Irish!)… is gazing adoringly at holiday lights! It’s a tradition my…
In his drink-themed blog series, Happy Hour, Arkansas native Ben Franks will share his recipes and expertise. Ben tends the bar at Petit & Keet in Little Rock, but he learned the tricks of the trade all over the country. In this post, Ben shares his recipe for a hot toddy. It’s finally cold in…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Your holidays just got way more awesome. Melanie Norris and her husband Paul have put together a statewide (and southern Missouri) mountain biking event to help celebrate the season. The free event is called Umpteen Rides and features volunteer guided, self supported mountain bike and…
It’s hard to believe that 2017 is almost at a close. Now the question remains – what will you do to ring in the New Year? In Fayetteville, you can find parties all along Dickson Street or Block. But the biggest party of all is downtown on the square for Last Night Fayetteville. For seven…
