Limited edition cards to display popular destinations across The Natural State LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Sept. 7, 2016) – The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and Arvest Bank worked in collaboration to create a limited-edition series of specialty debit cards that showcase some of the state’s most scenic and popular attractions. The eight debit card…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Hiking is an awe inspiring route to experience the beauty of Arkansas. The state’s climate allows the pastime year round, and the fall season shines a spotlight on the colorful scenery. “Fall hiking is great,” said Tim Ernst, a wilderness photographer and author of many…
Hot Springs, Arkansas is rich in diverse history, and it continues to honor that history today. The enchanting and discrete valley became a charming mecca of activity and retreat. From the famous Bathhouse Row to memorial museums of notorious figures, the off-beat and alluring energy is quite undeniable. Native Americans are rumored to have rejuvenated…
Perhaps it was the delightful smell of fresh soil or the scorch of the afternoon sun, but something about the day we photographed Real Fair Food featuring Arkansas 4-H members who compete in country fairs around the state, transported me to a place in time–one where I could not be certain I had not previously…
Arkansas Departments of Parks and Tourism, Education sponsor mountain biking writing contest This fall, junior and senior high school students across Arkansas have the opportunity to take part in a writing contest that will not only expand their skills but help promote mountain biking tourism in the state. Sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Parks…
This year, the 31st annual King Biscuit Blues Fest will take place on October 5th through the 8th in Helena, Arkansas – home to the longest running radio show ever – “King Biscuit Time”. This will be a weekend filled with food, bustling activity, and most importantly – the soulful music that aims to recognize…
In 1933, the notorious Barrow Gang terrorized northwest Arkansas and shot down a town marshal. Photography courtesy of Dallas Municipal Archive, City of Dallas. Originally appeared in AY‘s March 2013 issue. On May 1, 1933, Henry D. Humphrey pinned on a shiny marshal’s badge and swore to protect and serve the more than 700…
Welcome Dr. Lindsay Heulitt to Central Clinic for Women! Q: Where is your hometown? A: Fayetteville, AR. Q: Where did you graduate high school, undergraduate school, medical school and the years? A: I graduated high school from Fayetteville High School in 2003, from college at Baylor University in 2006, and from medical school at the…
The next 18 months mark a time of celebration for Fort Smith National Historic Site. Not only does the site commemorate the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service throughout 2016, it also begins preparation for its own bicentennial observance in 2017. Christmas Day of that year is the 200th anniversary of…
July 5, 2016 (Little Rock, AR) – A group of state and local leaders are working together to nominate multiple civil rights landmarks across the southern United States to be considered for World Heritage status from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Churches, schools, museums, a bus station and an iconic bridge will…
