Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism For most people, a map is just a map — a useful planning tool, something handy to keep in the car. But for some, it can take on a meaning far greater than the fretwork of highways and rivers tracing its surface. When Tanya Reddin…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism For 39 years, January at DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck has been the scene of a special weekend dedicated to special bird: the American bald eagle. “Eagles Et Cetera is one of, if not the, longest running eagle conservation event in the state,”…
The Warfield Concert Series kicks off 2018 with the prestigious American Spiritual Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Lily Peter Auditorium on the campus of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, 1000 Campus Drive in Helena, Arkansas. Composed of some of the finest classically trained singers in the United States, the…
Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism If the news of Riverfest’s ceasing operations after its 40th season in 2017 punched a hole in your spring planning, never fear, because the Museum of Discovery announced in late November that it would be taking over Springfest, Riverfest’s smaller, family-focused counterpart. This is fantastic news, because the…
Thursday Block, Beer & Bourbon, benefiting KUAR and KLRE, is one of the newest and most anticipated events to the Central Arkansas charitable calendar. Enjoy the music of Rodney Block and the Rodney Block Collective in the historic surroundings of the Junior League of Little Rock, while sipping a curated selection of craft beer and…
Thursday The Arkansas Arts Center Museum School is hosting an Open House Make and Take from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum School located at 501 E. 9th St. in Little Rock. If you’ve wanted to test your art skills or try out a new medium, this is your chance. Join the museum…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism The popularity of the History Channel’s Forged in Fire series shows that interest is high in learning about the historic craft of bladesmithing. Arkansas has many connections to the art form and the state is home to many talented bladesmiths, some of whom have been…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Illusionist Maxwell Blade is a well-known personality of Hot Springs and many have caught one of his shows over the years at the Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic. December 8 marks the grand opening of a new venue to catch these shows at: the historic…
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…
