A snail might not be fast but it won a very important race: becoming the first North American invertebrate to be delisted under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)- a milestone moment. Below are some facts about this unassuming but biologically…
Little Rock and North Little Rock’s Riverfest wraps up the month of May over Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-May 26. Riverfest is known for its wide variety of entertainment and this year is no different. Local and regional performers are…
Wondering what is in the works for this summer at DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck? The below news release sent by Park Interpreter Elizabeth Bittner outlines the programs available at the park starting this weekend! Memorial Day…
Just in time for Riverfest, the Mark Twain Riverboat will be up and running May 23. Currently it is docked on the north side of the Arkansas River, ready to ply the historic waters. An authentic stern wheeler, the boat…
As a motorcycle enthusiast, I’d spent weeks looking forward to attending the Wild Hog Festival in Helena-West Helena. However, my wonderful weather app indicated rain. It was then that my husband, Jay, reminded me that “there are Harley owners and…
A neat chance to meet some of the nation’s top jockeys takes place in Hot Springs next week during the Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism ( March 3-5). Attendees of the conference have a chance to visit one-on-one with some…
Verna Cook Garvan was an Arkansas pioneer, being one of the first women in the state to own a construction/manufacturing business. Her business savvy was evident early. Though Verna was raised to be “a proper lady,” she often accompanied her…
Joe Jacobs will be hosting a session at the Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism ( March 3-5 in Hot Springs) covering How to Become a Bike Friendly Business. Since 2005, Jacobs has served as the manager of Marketing and…
Figuring out how to target and reach a wide range of people across many changing demographic groups with a limited budget can be a daunting, yet necessary task. In the age of social media, finding the right balance between online…
Since Hot Springs is Arkansas’s original spa town, it’s natural that numerous spa facilities be found here. Hot Springs National Park is a great place to start since the hot waters have been rejuvenating travelers since the days of DeSoto…