Want to get outside? Saturday, Sept. 26 is National Hunting and Fishing Day, and AY About You has tips on how to celebrate around Arkansas. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) will keep their family and community ponds stocked with catfish until the end of October, so grab your fishing rod, some bait,…
Northwest Arkansas can hold its own when it comes to world-class hiking and biking trails. From Bella Vista to Fayetteville, there is a trail available to meet your hiking criteria. Need a family friendly jaunt by the lake? NWA has it. Want to get a good work out in and challenge yourself? Step…
Weekends are about to get a lot more fun with the opening of Magic Springs Theme and Water Park in October. Starting Saturday, Oct. 10, Magic Springs will be opening for the weekends – or the Halloweekends – through Nov. 1. Every Saturday and Sunday from noon through 6 p.m., families can enjoy the…
The annual Lights of the Ozark parade in Fayetteville has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was originally scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20. Experience Fayetteville will instead hold a virtual ceremony to celebrate the hanging of holiday lights in the downtown square. Activities like carriage rides, pony rides, and pictures…
An iconic Arkansas event is being postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce is postponing the World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest and Wings Over the Prairie Festival, originally scheduled for Nov. 21-28. Organizers said they have been monitoring the ongoing public health crisis and elected to postpone the…
It’s getting wild at the Little Rock Zoo this weekend! Go on safari at the Zoo without ever leaving your car. This weekend, the Little Rock Zoo will be holding a special Laser Safari drive-in experience. The safari will be held Sept. 17-20, and there are additional dates planned for Sept. 24-27 and…
This fall is your chance to experience all that Bentonville has to offer. Recently named “Mountain Biking Capital of the World,” with more than 60 miles of networked trail systems, and options for both seasoned and novice riders, everyone can enjoy the ride. 21c Bentonville has everything you need for your cycling getaway including bike lockers,…
The City of Fayetteville is breaking ground on a new Cultural Arts Corridor this week. On Sept. 10, the city will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at Fay Jones Woods for the new Cultural Arts Corridor, an interconnected series of outdoor public spaces. Approved as part of a bond package, the project is a $31.6…
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) is participating in a new national campaign designed to spark future travel. Entitled ‘Let’s Go There,” the campaign was created by the U.S. Travel Association is designed to inspire individuals to travel again. The association is creating a toolkit of logos, graphics and more for…
Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easily digestible guides. And stargazing in September 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 Full Moon: Sep. 2* Third…
