“You can’t really address the issues in the homeless community without addressing women’s health, because it’s such an important part of it,” says Katy Simmons. Rachel Achor sits nearby, nodding in agreement. She continues, “Your period is not a social issue, and it’s crazy that it’s treated that way.” The two, now close friends, originally…
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ometimes it can be hard to shop for dad, and with Father’s Day quickly approaching, you may find yourself fresh out of gift ideas. Whether you’re trying to find him a unique item, or need something specific to complement his hobbies, we’ve got the perfect shopping guide. When you support local and surprise dad –…
If you want to unleash your inner child, you’ll need to get out to Little Rock’s newest attraction – Dave & Buster’s. Located adjacent to the Outlets of Little Rock on 10900 Bass Pro Parkway, General Manager Chuck Beyer sees the new restaurant as becoming a part of an economic tool for the city. He…
Top photo: Untitled, 2016, by Bryan Frazier. Photos courtesy of the Arkansas Arts Center. Tonight’s the night: the Arkansas Arts Center opens the gallery doors to reveal its 58th Annual Delta Exhibition. Founded over fifty years ago with the goal of featuring contemporary work by Arkansas-based artists, the show has become an institution in its…
Photo via Riverfest Surely by now you’ve heard Riverfest is this weekend. With big names like The Flaming Lips, St. Paul and The Broken Bones, Chris Stapleton, Juicy J, and more, it’s an exciting time to be in Little Rock, eyes towards the River Market. The local bands in the line-up couldn’t agree more. We…
Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism No matter how familiar you are with the story of Brown v. Board of Education, the Little Rock desegregation crisis, or the events at Little Rock Central High School in and around 1957, there are some things you just have to experience off the page…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Kurt Searvogel, who lives and works in Sheridan, recently went after a world record cycling feat that has stood for 75 years. The endeavor, which is known as the high mileage record, included riding the most miles in a single year. In January 2016, he…
Book to be used in economic development efforts A statewide project led by Gov. Asa Hutchinson, the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and members of the private sector has resulted in the publication of the state’s first image book in nearly a decade. All About Arkansas, a 128-page, full-color,…
Jill M. Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Hike the trail to Indian Rockhouse, visit Collier Homestead near Tyler Bend, guide a canoe down the river’s many miles, stick your toe or a fishing line in the water, take a photo of Roark Bluff, view the reflection of Skull Rock in the…
Tom Walton named ‘Tourism Person of the Year’ Arkansas tourism partners from across the state today honored the 2016 winners of the annual “Henry Awards” during a luncheon at the 42nd Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held March 13-15 in Springdale. The Henry Awards honor individuals and organizations that have made important contributions to the…
