By Joe David Rice, Photos by Casey Crocker Mena itself got its name from the nickname of the wife of one of the railroad’s Dutch financiers. I can easily think of half a dozen reasons that you might want to visit Mena: food, hiking, craft beer, shopping, scenery and history. But if you’re looking…
Summer is here, and it’s time to crank up the fun. We are fortunate that our Natural State offers so many wonderful opportunities for us during this season. Check out wild animals at the Little Rock Zoo or Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, or float down the exciting waters of southwest Arkansas…
By Heather Baker Well, we certainly got ourselves back in the swing of post-quarantine activities in the best way I could have imagined. Last month, the Baker clan loaded up the Jeep, turned the radio up (singing, “Bye, Corona” to the tune of My Sharona) and put coronavirus in the rearview mirror, at least for…
By Joe David Rice I can think of few better ways to spend a hot summer afternoon than splashing around in one of the state’s many swimming holes — especially if a rope swing’s available. Soaring out over the water and then plunging into the clear, cool depths is a memory that’ll last forever.…
Calling all North Little Rock-ians! The Argenta District is finding alternative methods to serve customers their favorite district cuisine. The North Little Rock City Council approved the Argenta Outdoor Dining District to open for business seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The district includes Main Street from 8th Street…
AY Magazine remains dedicated to be About You, which means we are always learning and striving for excellence. We wanted to share with you some resources to facilitate conversations and continue learning that has been taking place around Black Lives Matter. Not only are there plenty of movies, television shows, books and podcasts…
Happy birthday to you, Arkansas! Pull out your Natural State pride, put on your party hat and help yourself to a slice of cake because it’s Arkansas’ 184 birthday today! To celebrate, AY About You compiled a list of Arkansas fun facts and tidbits to pay homage to the 25th state and all…
As Arkansas crosses its fingers for a sunny blue weekend in The Natural State, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is reminding citizens that June 12-14 is Free Fishing Weekend. While the annual Kids’ Fishing Day, which typically takes place on Saturday, is cancelled, the Free Fishing Days still will begin at noon on…
Arkansans from the quaint northwest corner of the state are invited to hit the road this Saturday, June 13. Erika Finnestead has organized a Northwest Arkansas (NWA) scavenger hunt, dubbed the “Rona Road Rally,” a clever play on the initial reason citizens are looking for an escape from quarantine. The best part? The starting…
By Joe David Rice // Photos By Casey Crocker Richard J. Wegner never had any intention of settling in Arkansas when he stayed in Hot Springs Village and later camped out at Lake Ouachita State Park with a friend back in 1978. They’d left their homes in upstate Illinois, heading south for a few…
