Little Rock is rolling out the welcome wagon for visitors tomorrow. As part of National Travel & Tourism Week, Little Rock officials and tourism industry leaders will greet passengers at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport with a pep rally on Tuesday, May 7, at 2 p.m. During the pep rally, guests can meet…
By Caleb Talley Few Arkansas cities enjoy the sort of history that abounds in nearly every direction in Eureka Springs. “Eccentric” may be a fitting description for this folk Victorian community, and it’s an adjective that the locals might even welcome. To understand, one needs only to step downtown … and back in time. Because to…
The warmer weather of May ushers in a number of major springtime festivals around the state, encouraging Arkansans to get outside and enjoy their community. By Josh Conley, Lauren McLemore and Jeremy Peppas GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL – LITTLE ROCK From its humble beginning as a booth at Riverfest, the Greek Food Festival has grown in…
by Chris Price AGFC’s Fred Berry Conservation Education Center provides hiking, fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing opportunities on 421 acres of pristine land Dubbed “The Natural State,” Arkansas is renowned for its amazing ecological and biological wonders. Connecting Arkansans with the state’s varied flora and fauna is a major goal of the Arkansas Game and…
Stay “in the know” about all the great events going on around Arkansas. AY’s Publisher, Heather Baker, will tell you what the hot spots are this weekend. Thursday, April 25 Winter is coming: Explore the science of Game of Thronesat this Thursday’s “Science After Dark” at the Museum of Discover. The event is from 6-9…
I can’t believe it’s already May, and summer is around the corner. May is a fun time around the Baker household as both kids wrap up the school year, and we gear up for all kinds of exciting summer activities. It’s a busy month for us, but it’s a fun one. And it’s a busy…
The Central Arkansas Corvette Club is hosting its 21st Annual Hot Springs Corvette Weekend starting Thursday, April 18 and going through Saturday, April 20! Stop by for three full days of action packed events like a scenic road trip/poker run and an autocross, a parade up and down West Mountain. This event will also have…
Festival season is now upon us, and that means that towns across Arkansas will soon be showing off what makes them special. The Cabot Strawberry Festival is one of the earliest festivals in the year, and it’s one that shouldn’t be missed! The Strawberry Festival, organized by the Junior Auxiliary of Cabot, is a fundraising…
When Havana Tropical Grill opened in 2011 in Rogers, the first two years were rough. For starters, owner Francisco Galdamez struggled to find suppliers for his authentic Cuban food. He ordered the spices online, bought the few plantains that Walmart stocked, but it took years before a food vendor could sell him bread for his Cuban…
One of the biggest days in Arkansas sports is coming up this weekend. It’s the culmination of the state’s horse racing season at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort: the Arkansas Derby. This Saturday, one million dollars and the chance to qualify for the Kentucky Derby will be on the line as 11 horses race to the…
