Limited edition cards to display popular destinations across The Natural State LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Sept. 7, 2016) – The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and Arvest Bank worked in collaboration to create a limited-edition series of specialty debit cards that showcase some of the state’s most scenic and popular attractions. The eight debit card…
Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Hiking is an awe inspiring route to experience the beauty of Arkansas. The state’s climate allows the pastime year round, and the fall season shines a spotlight on the colorful scenery. “Fall hiking is great,” said Tim Ernst, a wilderness photographer and author of many…
Hot Springs, Arkansas is rich in diverse history, and it continues to honor that history today. The enchanting and discrete valley became a charming mecca of activity and retreat. From the famous Bathhouse Row to memorial museums of notorious figures, the off-beat and alluring energy is quite undeniable. Native Americans are rumored to have rejuvenated…
Arkansas Departments of Parks and Tourism, Education sponsor mountain biking writing contest This fall, junior and senior high school students across Arkansas have the opportunity to take part in a writing contest that will not only expand their skills but help promote mountain biking tourism in the state. Sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Parks…
Here are ten awesome things for you and your family to do all across Arkansas this month! 1. Kenny Rogers North Little Rock Oct. 6: The Gambler’s Last Deal tour is a call for lovers of this music legend to get tickets today! Roger’s award-winning career crosses several music genres, earning him generations of loyal…
Get lost in the wonder of fall in Arkansas with corn mazes, corn cannons, farm fun and more! [dropcap]While[/dropcap] the average person may not understand the intricacies of agriculture, it’s common knowledge that without farmers, humans would be a hungry species. A less well-known fact is that these same farmers have the capacity to…
Ever heard of Wilson, Arkansas? It’s a town, population 900 plus, just off I-55 north in Mississippi County. Photography by Cindy Momchilov [dropcap]Nestled[/dropcap] in the Delta region it is surrounded by farmland, much covered at the time of our visit with acres of bloomed cotton plants. It looks like a lot of rural Arkansas…
Here are ten awesome things for you and your family to do all across Arkansas this month! 1. 5th Annual Legendary Blues Festival Helena-West Helena Sept. 3: The banks of the mighty Mississippi River are the gathering place for blues lovers of all walks of life to come together and enjoy music, a motorcycle…
A great blue heron lands near the river’s edge, lurches through the shallow water and, with lightning-quick motion, grabs a small fish, swallowing it whole. Photography by Janet Warlick [dropcap]Wisps[/dropcap] of mist float up from the White River and shroud a solitary angler in chest-high waders. A great blue heron lands near the river’s…
Arkansas’ backroads are a biker’s dream Top photo: Bikes, Blues & BBQ in Fayetteville, has raised more than 1.3 million for local charities since 2000. / Photo courtesy of Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism [dropcap]You[/dropcap] may not know it if you stick to four-wheeled transportation, but Arkansas is one of the most popular…
