By Matthew Milton Nothing says Arkansas quite like a tall, cold glass of milk — right? What about biting down into the fruity goodness of a tomato? Or swingin’ your partner ‘round during a pre-pandemic square dance? Doesn’t that sound like Arkansas to you? It should, because those are just a few of…
By Dustin Jayroe In this new monthly series “Opt Outside,” we join our friends at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on a campaign to get Arkansans outside to connect with nature and all the great things our state has to offer. As the country shut down amid a pandemic, the Arkansas Game…
The Great Passion Play opened last weekend in Eureka Springs after Gov. Asa Hutchinson reopened outdoor venues on May 9. Allowing for groups with more than 50 people and venues to fill up to 33 percent of their capacity, the Passion Play formulated a plan for the production’s reopening, awaited approval from the Arkansas Department…
Bentonville is putting us on the map, y’all. According to a U.S. Census Bureau report released yesterday, Bentonville is now the fifth fastest-growing city in the United States with over 50,000 residents. With a population increase of 7.4%, Bentonville grew to a population of 54,909 residents from July 1, 2018, to July 1,…
As the end of the month and June approaches, more businesses are reopening or announcing plans to reopen. Some include popular attractions across the state like the Crater of Diamonds State Park, Magic Springs, Topgolf and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. AY About You will be updating this list as new venues open up. Friday,…
Central Arkansas’ Metroplan is celebrating its annual Ozone Action Days campaign with a bike-themed scavenger hunt taking place now through the end of May. Metroplan, the signature voice of Central Arkansas’ transportation and environmental efforts, is inviting families to get educated on ozone and emission efforts through a scavenger hunt inspired by National…
Although a reopening date has not been set yet, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary are expecting to make an announcement next week. According to the public relations director of Crystal Bridges Museum, Beth Bobbitt, the museum has been working with the Arkansas Department of Health to create a reopening phased…
If you ask the Fayetteville Roots Festival, the show must go on, just not until 2021. Due to the effects of COVID-19, the famous Northwest Arkansas festival has decided to postpone until August of next year. “The music and culinary communities have been greatly impacted during this time, and our organization is no exception. We…
As the summer season approaches, Arkansas state parks are beginning the reopening process with many popular trails now available for public use. Stacy Hurst, Secretary of Parks, Tourism and Heritage, joined Gov. Asa Hutchinson today at his daily COVID-19 press conference to provide an update on state parks. “Today, May 15, is our…
Toad Suck Daze is bringing the many wonders of The Natural State to car windows with a one-of-a-kind nature and science drive-through experience. The Conway festival is hosting its first-ever wildlife adventure on Wednesday, May 20 from 2-6 p.m. The event will take place at the University of Central Arkansas campus. The drive-through…
