Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism It’s embarrassing to admit that I knew about Murry’s Dinner Playhouse for almost 15 years before setting foot inside and settling in for a show. If you haven’t been, perhaps it has hovered for years on the edge of your awareness, like it did on mine,…
With roots in the 1800s, one of the oldest wineries in The Natural State is Wiederkehr Wine Cellars, located in the Arkansas River Valley. Atop St. Mary’s Mountain, the Wiederkehr family tradition of winemaking began in 1880 when Johann Andreas Wiederkehr and his family emigrated from Switzerland to America. The original hand-dug wine cellar, now…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Four Arkansas lakes are on Bassmaster Magazine’s recent release of the publication’s 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings. This year, the rankings highlight the Top 12 fisheries in the nation regardless of location. The remaining lakes are ranked within one of four regions (Northeastern, Southeastern, Central and…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism American artist Dale Chihuly has marveled at the mysteries of glass since blowing his first small glass bubble as an art student in 1965. The progression of his work over the past 50 years is now showcased at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in…
Gem found on surface in less than 10 minutes Submitted by Arkansas State Parks (Murfreesboro, AR) – Victoria Brodski visited Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park for a special birthday celebration. The 25-year-old had known about the unique park for years and finally decided to visit after hearing about a 7.44-carat diamond found in March.…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism The lineup for this year’s Summer Concert Series, three free outdoor concerts held in downtown El Dorado, has been released. The concerts are set to take place after the Showdown at Sunset performances on the last Saturday of June, July and August. The event recreates…
The 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville was named No. 8 on Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2017 list of the Top 15 City Hotels in the Continental United States. The 15 hotels were rated by the magazine’s readers “on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value,” according to the list. The chosen hotels are located in Las…
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the past two years, the Peacemaker Music Festival and The Unexpected art event have coexisted peacefully but separately – the latter coming around Labor Day weekend while the former stood strong in June. But last year, their respective organizers had an idea – wouldn’t it just be easier if we combined the two? Now…
Chances are your town, wherever it may be in the state, will have a fireworks display on Independence Day. Here are our picks for places to watch some of the biggest and brightest celebrations in Arkansas. 1. River Market Pops on the River isn’t just a fireworks display; it’s a day-long extravaganza. The festivities start…
1. Float the Buffalo For a day full of water and sun, make a stop at Buffalo River Outfitters to rent some canoes and gather supplies, then put in near Ponca. Make sure you bring friends and plenty of sunscreen. While this stream may not be a challenge for experienced boaters, it can provide a…
