I’ll admit, I hold a special place in my heart for the Mississippi River State Park. Our newest of the 52 Arkansas State Parks, it’s located within the St. Francis National Forest near Marianna. I have lots of memories of…
Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza
The Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza is Arkansas’ largest amateur big bass tournament on the Arkansas River. This year, the event is June 28- 30. The tournament, which offers a total of $100,000 in prize money, spans 300 miles of eligible…
National Fishing and Boating Week
It seems there is a proclaimed day for just about everything. Since early summer has arrived, there’s no surprise that this week, June 1-9, is National Fishing and Boating Week. You can also celebrate National Marina Day on June 8.…
June in the Arkansas Delta Features Festivals and Fun for the Family
This June, the Arkansas Delta is the site for a plethora of festivals with something for the entire family. Harrisburg hosts the Festival on the Ridge on June 1. The family-friendly festival features live music throughout the day, helicopter rides,…
Safe Boating Week Begins May 18
Lately it’s been a little hard to believe it’s almost boating season with the weather confusing us from one day to the next, but the time is drawing nigh. Governor Mike Beebe, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the…
