Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easy-to-digest guides. And stargazing in July 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: July 1 New Moon: July 9…
Welcome, dear readers, to AY’s inaugural book selection reviews and recommendations! This week, we’re going to take a look at a couple of perfect summer books for you and yours. I am excited to lead you on a journey of learning, wanderlust, and all the fabulous benefits that diving into a great book can…
Top 5 Golf Courses in Arkansas The Natural State has no shortage of outstanding extracurriculars, and golf is no exception. Here are the top golf courses in Arkansas, according to GOLF Magazine. 1. The Blessings Golf Club, 5826 Clear Creek Blvd., Fayetteville, 72704 2. Alotian Golf Club, 101 Alotian Drive, Roland, 72135 3.…
From the depths of the Delta to the heights of the Ozarks and everything in between, the Natural State is not skimping on patriotism in 2021. Here are some of the best Fourth of July events in Arkansas this year. JULY 1 West Fork West Fork Independence Day Celebration Thursday, July…
Retiring in the Natural State? Naturally! By Stacy Hurst One of my goals when I was appointed Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism was to visit all 52 State Parks, including staying overnight in as many lodges as possible. I’m making pretty good progress on this, but the pandemic slowed…
Retiring 101: 101 Things to Do in Arkansas Before You Die By Joe David Rice Seems to me Arkansas is a pretty nice place to retire. We have reasonably low taxes, four distinct seasons, good medical care, relatively scandal-free government and some of the friendliest people on the continent. But when a couple of…
RV in Arkansas The rest of the country may not have caught onto it yet, but Arkansas is one of the best states in the country for natural adventures. While a big piece of that pie is sure to revolve around hiking, biking, fishing, floating and hunting, there’s another slice that shouldn’t go forgotten:…
Arkansas Backstories: Lake Chicot By Joe David Rice Arkansas is blessed with many large and attractive lakes — impressive bodies of water, such as Beaver, Bull Shoals, DeGray, Greers Ferry, Norfork, Ouachita and others. But Lake Chicot, in the state’s southeastern corner, is unique among this impressive lot. Not only is it easily…
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. The center delivers education and research to millions of Americans each year. Story and Photos by Casey Crocker As a photographer, I see the need to keep our woodlands,…
It all started a few months back when I saw some videos of rodeos. I became very interested in going to some rodeos in Arkansas. Each event gives a whole new experience that is unique. They all have different histories that add to the element of having fun. Most rodeos have their specialties like comedy…
