Floating, fishing, hiking, or just being In Arkansas, it doesn’t get any better than the beloved Buffalo National River. It is one of the most iconic, most scenic, most special places in the state. For natives of The Natural State, you are familiar with its magic – towering limestone bluffs, thick forests, cool,…
Fall in Love with the Zoo The Little Rock Zoo inspires an appreciation for nature and a love for animals. Come fall in love with our new sloth bear cub, Zaara, and encounter nearly 500 animals, including many that are threatened or endangered such as: rhinos, cheetahs, African penguins and three species of great apes,…
Escape…to Mountain Harbor! Family-owned Mountain Harbor is a place to escape. Nestled within the mountains on the pristine waters of Lake Ouachita, Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa is your answer to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. From the moment you arrive, you are greeted with the friendliness of true Southern hospitality and charm.…
As June heats up, there are plenty of cool events coming to Hot Springs. Here is a sampling of events AY Magazine recommends. For a full calendar of events, log on to hotsprings.org. 8th Annual Hot Springs Fishing Challenge – May 1-July 31 The eighth annual Hot Springs Fishing Challenge on Lakes Hamilton and Catherine in…
by Joe David Rice | Photography provided by Arkansas Parks and Tourism and the venues Few travel articles begin with a list of things you won’t find in the featured destination. But that’s how I’ll start this piece, noting that visitors to Jasper will not see parking meters, stoplights, McDonald’s, Starbucks or a big-box retailer. What they…
Summer break has finally arrived, and it’s time for fun and games. But the fun shouldn’t be limited to the kids! This June, everyone can take part in a fun scavenger hunt, raffle and more that will benefit a great cause. On June 13-15, Pleasant Ridge Town Center will host “The Hunt for WOW,” a…
Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery Makes Creative, Unconventional Weddings a Reality By Sydne Tursky Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery is ready to make couples’ wedding celebration everything they can dream it to be, with lots of room for creativity and innovation. Cheryl and Gene Long opened the award-winning wedding venue in Springdale in January 2014.…
So you’re looking at the holiday weekend on your phone and wondering, what are we going to do? Grab the family and head to a beautiful part of our state that boasts the White River, wonderful hiking and a great place to camp. We are talking about Mountain View! While you’re in the neighborhood, you…
Wanting a birds-eye view of North Little Rock? You might get your chance this Saturday. EAA Chapter 165 will host ”Flying Start” with a breakfast buffet starting at 8 a.m. and the free event starting after at 10 a.m. at the North Little Rock Municipal Airport, 8224 Remount Road. EAA stands for the Experimental Aircraft…
Heralding the start of summer, Memorial Day weekend is the first chance many get to enjoy some rest and relaxation. This year, there are numerous fun activities around Arkansas on Memorial Day weekend. We picked 10 of the top events that you should check out. From Little Rock to Fairfield Bay, from food festivals to…
