Start a New Holiday Tradition This Year on the Newton County Reindeer Trail JASPER, AR, November 7, 2012 — Looking for something new, fun, and unique to do this holiday season? Then be sure to enjoy the new “Newton County Reindeer Trail,” a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly holiday experience. The Reindeer Trail allows visitors to enjoy a long favorite Ozark holiday tradition, [Read More]
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Is Perfect Playground for Rock Climbing, Zip Lining and Swinging Jill M. Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism (Jasper, Ark.) — The Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Adventure Package adds wild excitement to the dude ranch experience for kids and adults of all skill levels interested in rock climbing, zip lines and canyon-sized swings. I [Read More]
Check Out the Historic Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa is one of the most striking landmarks of Hot Springs. The building’s Spanish-Colonial architecture and two domed towers are an eye-catching sight as one ventures down Central Avenue. Home to 478 rooms within an eleven [Read More]
Two Arkansas Events named as 2013 Top 100 Events in North America Kerry Kraus, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Riverfest Arts and Music Festival Two Arkansas events, the Johnny Cash Music Festival in Jonesboro and Little Rock’s Riverfest, have been selected by the American Bus Association as two of the ABA’s 2013 Top Events in [Read More]
Mena Stages New Cycling Event Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Mena is the site of a new cycling event: The Wheel A’ Mena. The event is a tour of the Ouachita Mountains via the Talimena Scenic Drive. “The Ouachita Mountains in our area are beautiful and we felt this was a good way for [Read More]
Hot Springs Blues Festival Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism The blues are one of the most influential forms of American music. Arkansas has deep ties to this music art form, and blues legends like Robert Lockwood, Jr. and Sister Rosetta Tharpe are from here. Hot Springs showcases the genre during the 16th annual Hot [Read More]
Gaston’s White River Resort Offers New Ozark Limo Ride Jill M. Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism The Limo Limousine rides evoke the idea of a large luxurious vehicle often used for special occasions. And that’s just what you’ll get on the new Ozark Limo Ride offered at Gaston’s White River Resort in Lakeview, albeit an [Read More]
A Tale as Old as Time Throughout History, Traveling Presidential Campaigns Have Relied on Hotels Every four years, the presidential campaign season turns commander-in-chief hopefuls into traveling nomads as they stomp across the country “shaking hands and kissing babies.” Given their ideal combination of services and venues including lodging, dining, and meeting rooms, hotels are uniquely equipped to accommodate [Read More]
The skies over Little Rock will be a lot more colorful June 22-24 because of the inaugural Great War Memorial Balloon Race. The three-day event will showcase balloons from all over the country while building awareness of local non-profit organizations. Activities kick-off on June 22 at 4 p.m. with jazz, food, art vendors, and events just for the kids. [Read More]
Make Every Gallon Count: Take a trip to Arkansas Arkansas is the perfect place for fun, affordable family vacations and inexpensive getaways. From high atop the Ozarks to the green vistas of the Delta, it's easy to see why they are called The Natural State. Arkansas has fifty-two state parks that offer numerous outdoor options: everything from hiking trails to world-class [Read More]
