Have a Jeep (or three) in your garage? Fill up your tank, load up the kids and join in on the Arkansas Jeep Owners Society’s August Trail Ride! Meet up with fellow Jeep owners at Walmart on Hwy. 10 and Chenal at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. It’s that easy! At 8:30 a.m., you’ll follow the…
by Josh Conley Photography by Averell Mondie Summer was threatening its full force as we travelled through the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Day lilies, morning glories, Queen Anne’s lace and the last gasp of mimosa blossoms filled the ditch banks and shoulders. We were bound for the South Fork of the Spring River,…
A dozen sites in Arkansas have been nominated to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The recommendations made on Aug. 1 come from the State Review Board of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Properties recommended for nomination to the National Register are: Garland Elementary School at Little Rock in Pulaski County, built…
Arkansas is getting a taste of Hollywood this weekend. El Dorado is hosting its annual film festival, featuring local, national and international films. The 2018 El Dorado Film Festival runs from Thursday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 5. Over 200 films were submitted to the festival this year, according to Bob Tarren, Chief Marking Officer…
Here’s a slice of good news! AY Magazine is holding a book giveaway this month. You could win a copy of Kat Robinson’s book Another Slice of Arkansas Pie: A Guide to the Best Restaurants, Bakeries, Truck Stops and Food Trucks for Delectable Bites in The Natural State. To participate in the book giveaway, all…
Summer is almost over. August is about to begin. The kids are about to go back to school, but there is still time to wrap up the summer with some fun events that are happening in Little Rock. Little Rock Farmers’ Market The Little Rock Farmers’ Market has the freshest produce as well as an…
Are you researching your Arkansas family this summer? Arkansas is a Natural State for genealogy. Family history is the glue that holds our state’s history together over time. Luckily, finding out more about our families can be enjoyable, too, especially when many members assist with small tasks that utilize interests, talents, and social media that they…
History abounds in the Natural State. With years and years creaking by and various renovations it’s a wonder some hotels maintained their historic suave. However, each of these destinations offers a little glimpse into Arkansas’ history and a greater understanding of what life looked like in earlier decades. Below are five historic hotels in Arkansas…
The Natural State certainly does not disappoint when it comes to hiking. This summer, enjoy all that Arkansas has to offer. From the Delta to the Ozark Mountains, beauty and wildlife abound. Buffalo National River State Park Whitaker Point Trail – 3 mile round trip featuring a view of the Buffalo River at the trail’s end…
By Marla Cantrell | Photos courtesy of Arkansas Parks and Tourism [dropcap]E[/dropcap]very day, 10,000 Baby Boomers retire. Some stay where they’re living now, but others see retirement as an opportunity to find a new place to call home, one that will keep them healthy and happy for years to come Arkansas, with its moderate climate and…
