Imagine relaxing on the private back deck of the opulent Okavango Lodge, one of ten comfortable accommodations available to overnight guests at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. You sip nonalcoholic cider from a keepsake wine glass while blissfully consuming the luscious ganache dipped fresh strawberries, wrapped snuggly in the plush bathrobe included in the Chuffs and…
The place traditionally known as the “City of Love” might be an ocean away from us, but there’s another town much closer to our homes that would like to take the Natural State version of that title: Bentonville. And for good reason. The Northwest Arkansas city is one of the most beautiful and exciting…
The way things have been going lately, we might be feeling the urge to get away from it all. And with the most romantic weekend of the year quickly approaching, there’s no better time to do so; to get off — and above — the beaten path. For those of us, the Hot Springs Treehouses…
An Arkansas staple and beloved attraction, the Little Rock Zoo, has been making huge strides in its return to normalcy amidst the pandemic. After shutting down from March to June 2020, the Zoo has made the necessary adjustments to accommodate for COVID-19 safety precautions as well as taken the time to enhance several features within…
Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easily digestible guides. And stargazing in February is another one for the books. This month features local astrophotography from Arkansan Tony Milligan. You can find more of his spectacular photos on his website, Captured in Time. Moon Phases Third Quarter: Feb. 4 New Moon: Feb.…
After being cooped up in your house for months on end, the perfect antidote will be a weekend on the lake. But first, you’ll need the perfect boat for your trip. The 2021 Arkansas Marine Expo can help you out with that dilemma. From Fri., Jan. 29 through Sunday, Jan. 31, the Marine…
Arkansas doesn’t earn the title “The Natural State” for nothing. Our state has some of the most beautiful natural features in the country with a geographically diverse layout. If the pandemic has been good for anything, it’s been the chance to appreciate the freedom of being in nature. With so many state parks and…
Looking for a romantic getaway for you and your significant other that has the beauty and excursions of far away places but is actually a hop, skip and a jump out your front door? Then look no further than Bentonville. With plenty of exquisite restaurants, galleries and outdoor activities, Bentonville can make you feel like…
To book, or not to book, that is the question. Spring is quickly approaching even if we can’t see it through the gray, winter skies. Warmer weather and color will inevitably greet us, but what are we going to do when it arrives? Stay home or travel? Spring 2020 was abruptly interrupted, and there’s…
Over the past two years, I have found a true home away from home. I used to think that such a place for me was reserved for the shores of the Gulf of Mexico — places like Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. And while I do still feel a fond sense of comfort with sand…
