By Dustin Jayroe Photos Courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Division of Parks and Tourism As the summer quickly approaches, many Arkansans will (should) be making plans to enjoy the best of what our “Natural” state has to offer. From fishing to hiking to birdwatching, there is something out there for…
By Joe David Rice, Photos by Casey Crocker Editor’s note: Obviously, amid a pandemic, we know that making immediate travel arrangements falls counter to the state’s social distancing guidance. We want all of our readers to continue abiding by this directive so we can all do our part in flattening the curve of COVID-19…
Have you ever used census records to explore your genealogy? Arkansas family history enthusiasts “enjoy” the census because we learn so much about beloved ancestors. The 2020 Census now gives us a chance to pay it forward so that children and grandchildren may learn more about us someday. As of the second week of April,…
For 35 years, the King Biscuit Blues Festival has been presenting some of the greatest blues music in the world right in Arkansas. Both legendary musicians and up-and-comers have made the trip to Helena to demonstrate their talents at this annual showcase. This year will be no different with a full line-up of extraordinary…
RMS Titanic … April 15, 1912 On April 10, 1912, the Royal Mail Ship Titanic, a luxury passenger ship built in Belfast, Ireland, set sail on its maiden voyage to New York City from Southampton, England. After stops in Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown (now Cobh), Ireland, she headed out to sea, with 2208 passengers and…
Three Little Rock parks will be closed over Easter weekend as a result of high levels of traffic. In a Facebook post, the Little Rock Parks & Recreation Department announced that Remmel Park, Barton Park, and Murray Park’s pavilion and sand volleyball areas would be closed from Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12.…
The Buffalo National River has been closed for recreational use in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. All of the park’s trails, campgrounds, open areas, and the river itself will be closed to visitors. According to the U.S. National Park Service, the closure is effective immediately. On April 1, Gov. Asa Hutchinson told reporters that…
As we enter another month plagued with the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and numerous closures, we are in increasing need of good news and events that can safely jostle our spirits. For us at AY About You, there are few better than lifting a longing gaze up at the heavens. Fortunately, the stars rarely…
By Kenneth Heard Colored orbs of light zigzag across the Arkansas night sky. Metallic discs hover over tree lines and triangle-shaped crafts cruise over roads. Rocks levitate, and instruments record odd electrical pulses emitted from mysterious things … Whatever is causing the phenomenon is out there, but so are those who hope to…
By Joe David Rice Want to swim among jellyfish without worrying about those nasty, painful stings and unsightly welts? It can be done and, better yet, it can be done locally. You only have to travel to Lake Ouachita and the best time is in the summer months, especially in early September after the…
