Helena-West Helena will observe the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Helena on May 24-26. The Delta Cultural Center, the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and the Helena Advertising and Promotion Commission are sponsoring the events. On Friday, vendors open at…
When the state was settled, there were around 2 million acres of prairie. Today, only about three percent of that still exists. The Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia is one of those places. Last week was the dedication of the…
Tickets are available for the 77th annual Texas League All Star Game set for Tuesday, June 25 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. The fun begins on Monday, June 24 when the Northwest Arkansas Naturals host the Texas League All Star…
Splash Island, the new giant interactive water play structure at Magic Springs Water and Theme Park in Hot Springs, is opening to the public this Memorial Day weekend. There will be a dedication for the attraction this Saturday (May 25)…
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…
Get ready kids, because bike ride concert tours, theater and more are part of the fun that make up the annual Artosphere Festival in northwest Arkansas. Music, visual art and kids and family events are performed all over the region…
Open spaces, beautiful Ozark mountain air, eclectic music… and 25,000 music fans. Mulberry Mountain is home to Wakarusa – a six stage, five day, 175 set marathon event in the Ozark hills. Now in its 10th year, the Wakarusa Music…
Summer is closer than you think and it’s not too early to start planning your children’s summer fun. The Shiloh Museum in Springdale is now accepting registration for its summer history camps for kids. Two sessions are offered: “Shiloh in…
Jim Gaston has long been known for operating Gaston’s White River Resort in Lakeview – for the past 45 years, in fact. He is also known for his dedication and service in the Arkansas tourism industry having served on the…
The Norman Rockwell exhibition opens Saturday, March 9 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. It’s exactly what you expect from this icon, but then it’s so much more. Containing 50 original paintings and all 323 Saturday Evening…