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…
The 24th annual Loose Caboose Festival officially starts tonight in Paragould. This year, some events have been moved from downtown to the Greene County Fairgrounds. You can check the event website for specific information. This evening at 5, the Miller…
Diamond John, a comedic short film ( 15 minutes) based on Arkansan John Wesley Huddleston and the discovery of diamonds in Arkansas, is being screened tomorrow ( May 17 at 4 p.m. at the Argenta Community Theatre in North Little…
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…
Music is a very important part of the culture of the Arkansas Delta, but no genre more so than gospel. Back in 2000, the Delta Cultural Center in Helena-West Helena hosted the first Arkansas Delta Family Gospel Festival in an…
Spring break is right around the corner. Time to find something fun and exciting for the kids to do during their time off! During the school break, many of our 52 Arkansas State Parks will be offering special activities to…
The Central Arkansas Nature Center is a treasure-trove of nature found in Arkansas. It’s a sensory delight for both the eyes and the ears: from a wall of watery living habitat displays to the common sounds of the area, including…
When it comes to romantic escapes, it doesn’t get much better than this — a room with a view, indoor pool, restaurant, hiking paths and wine country. Use Mount Magazine State Park as your home base while you enjoy the…
Learn the skills needed for wilderness survival through a series of workshops February 22-24 at Daisy State Park in Kirby during Survival Skills Weekend. Take one class or take them all. Of note: space is limited so advance registration is…
Have you heard of First Day Hikes before? It’s a neat concept. Basically, state parks across the U.S. celebrate the start of a new year with these hikes on January 1. The first one took place over 20 years ago…