Eureka Springs

Battle of Helena 150 This Weekend
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…
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Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia
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…
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Texas League All Star Game is June 25
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…
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Splash Island at Magic Springs Opens This Memorial Day Weekend!
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)…
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Recoverd Arkansas Snail Removed from Endangered Species List
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…
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Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh Yeah!

by Jill Rohrbach January 30, 2013 No Comments

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs houses more than 100 large animals, including, lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, bears, monkeys, deer and birds. If you haven’t been to the refuge, or if you haven’t visited again in a while, now…

Castle Rogue’s Manor Episode Rebroadcast on HGTV

by Jill Rohrbach November 28, 2012 No Comments

If you missed Arkansas’ Castle Rogue’s Manor on HGTV this month, you have two more opportunities to catch the episode on “Home Strange Home” in December. It will feature a video tour of the castle, historical photos, and interviews with…

How to Have Fun at Food & Wine Weekend Even If You Have Less Than 24 Hours

by Jill Rohrbach November 14, 2012 No Comments

Eureka Springs Food & Wine Weekend was started in 1993, with most restaurants participating in this food lover’s event. November was a quiet month and the weekend was chosen because it was two weeks before Thanksgiving, and yet visitors could…

Tasty Fun: Eureka Springs Food & Wine Weekend

by Jill Rohrbach November 14, 2012 3 Comments

Eureka Springs Food & Wine Weekend was started in 1993, with most restaurants participating in this food lover’s event. November was a quiet month and the weekend was chosen because it was two weeks before Thanksgiving, and yet visitors could…