Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

Happening Hot Springs Village

Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Hot Springs Village is around 15 miles from Hot Springs and holds title to being the largest gated community in the nation. “One of the biggest misconceptions is that it is only a destination for golfers,” said Lesley Nalley, CEO of Hot Springs Village. “Another […]

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Global mountain biking community converges in Arkansas as Bentonville hosts IMBA World Summit

Gov. Hutchinson announces Cycling Advisory Council, other initiatives to bolster cycling tourism   Arkansas made its mark as a world-class destination for cyclists as Bentonville hosted the International Mountain Bicycling Association World Summit Nov. 10-12. More than 500 attendees from across the globe attended the event, which was held for the first time in the […]

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Experience the magic of the holidays in Arkansas

Nearly 60 communities will take part in this year’s Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights. Local events and decorations are as varied as the towns themselves, with visitors able to experience live nativities, parades, tree lighting ceremonies, illuminated displays, open houses, concerts, visits with Santa and more. The Trail of Holiday Lights brochure is available both […]

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Big River Crossing now open to bicyclists, runners and pedestrians

Offers never-before-seen views of the Mighty Mississippi Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism There’s an exciting new way to cross the Mighty Mississippi River in West Memphis. The Big River Crossing officially opened on Oct. 22 amid fanfare, fireworks and special events on both sides of the mighty river. The […]

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Arkansas fall foliage updates now available

Want to know the latest about Arkansas’s fall color? Or scenic routes for best viewing? You’ll find all this information – and more – on www.Arkansas.com. Click on the “Fall Color Update” icon. Updated fall color reports are posted each Thursday by 5 p.m. A network of “spotters” keeps the Arkansas Department of Parks and […]

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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge opens veterinary clinic

Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Tanya Smith dreams big. But then, taking care of big cats requires that. Smith is president and co-founder of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, an exotic wildlife sanctuary federally licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture. Located in Eureka Springs, this non-profit organization […]

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Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, Arvest Bank collaborate to offer specialty debit cards

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 […]

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