2016 marks the Centennial of the National Park Service. The exact date of the anniversary is August 25, 2016, but there will be celebrations and special events | Travel Arkansas Blog
One of Arkansas’ most famous blacksmiths, James Black, is credited with forging one of the original Bowie knives for James “Jim” Bowie in the early 1830s in Washington, Arkansas.
The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War by sanctioning events and preserving sites in the state | Travel Arkansas Blog
Starting on Thursday, Mena will be home base for what is being planned as the largest volunteer rebuilding event in Arkansas's history. On Sept. 2-5, volunteers | Travel Arkansas Blog
Visit Lake Ouachita's Important Bird Area, Bird Island, to see over 30,000 purple martinis. These birds rest on the island before making their way to Brazil.
Check here every Tuesday for a fitness fix rundown. I'll be on the lookout for running, cycling, tri's, adventure races, and other active outlets taking place | Travel Arkansas Blog
The America's Strongest Man United States National Championships start tomorrow at Summit Arena in Hot Springs. This will be the first time the competition has | Travel Arkansas Blog
