Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism The Razorback Regional Greenway lends itself to a unique biannual event in Northwest Arkansas – the Square 2 Square Bicycle Ride held each fall and spring. Participants cycle about 30 miles of the Greenway, then enjoy post ride festivities such as live music, farmer’s markets,…
Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Who doesn’t love music? Whether it’s blues, country, pop, rock, gospel… you name it… music speaks to us all. Over the next few weeks, musical events in the Arkansas Delta celebrate the music that we all love. On Sept. 15-16, Walnut Ridge commemorates the town’s…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Every Labor Day weekend, the thunder of hooves and rattle of wagons fills the valley of Bar of Ranch in Clinton during the National Championship Chuckwagon Races. This year an estimated 150 teams will compete in five different divisions for the title of National Champion.…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Fairfield Bay just feels like a vacation. Sun, water, condos, food, and drink, and time standing still while you play the day away. This resort town screams free time for leisure and outdoor activity. Here are 10 reasons Fairfield Bay is a perfect family recreation…
Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Did you know that it’s possible for seniors age 62 and up to obtain a lifetime pass to all federal lands? Known as the “America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass,” this pass provides lifetime access and discounts on…
Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism On Monday, August 21, a total solar eclipse will take place. For about three hours, the sun, moon and Earth will be aligned in such a way that the moon will pass between the sun and the Earth, temporarily blocking out some or all of…
Elvis Week 2017, which marks the 40th anniversary of Elvis’ death, kicks off today. Thousands of Elvis fans descend upon Memphis for Elvis Week each year, and Elvis Presley Enterprises expects this celebration to attract the largest crowd to date. For more on the 40th anniversary and tips on where to stay, check out the…
Katherine Stewart, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Bumper crop of bell peppers? Cabbage coming our your ears? Summer’s bounty is a beautiful thing—until you realize you’ve got more produce than you could possibly eat before it begins to spoil. Canning is a centuries-old method of food preservation, and while home canning has never…
Southern Living magazine lists El Dorado and Fayetteville in its compilation of “15 Affordable Small Towns We Love.” In Fayetteville, Southern Living highlighted First Thursdays, the Razorback Greenway, the town’s “dog-friendly breweries” and more. For El Dorado, the magazine wrote about the new Murphy Arts District and the El Dorado Promise, a program that provides…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food will host the 2017 Northwest Arkansas Culinary Summit Oct. 5-7 in Bentonville Through a combination of lecture and hands-on culinary instruction, attendees will learn how to prepare low-cost, delicious, and culturally-relevant meals at Brightwater’s state of the art…
