Located along Crowley’s Ridge in Jonesboro is Craighead Forest Park, a nearly 700-acre city park offering beautiful scenery and recreational opportunities galore. For cyclists, there’s nearly 15 miles...
If you’re like me, you may think you’ve purchased all your holiday gifts…and then realize there’s at least one or two people you’ve “forgotten.” I was recently at Historic Washington State Park i...
As fall looms around the corner, our thoughts move to cooler temperatures, outdoor fun and…pumpkins! In Arkansas’s Upper Delta, two great attractions offer fall fun and the opportunity to find an amaz...
Beginning at the Arkansas State Line north of Piggott in the state’s Upper Delta, Crowley’s Ridge Parkway National Scenic Byway was the state’s first National Scenic Byway. The historic byway rambles ...
There are currently 44.4 completed miles of trail. This includes a 20.6-mile compacted crush gravel section between Lexa and Elaine, a 14.4-mile shared-use roadway on the Mississippi River levee betwe...
Looking for something fun for the entire family this month? I’ve got two GREAT suggestions….and then a scary bonus suggestion! Fall means pumpkins…and in the Upper Delta that means Peebles Farm a...
One of the first major changes was renovation of the Wilson Tavern into the Wilson Café, which opened in December 2013. Owners Joe Cartwright and Shari’ Haley began incorporating local foods into the ...
Situated along the Eleven Point River near Pocahontas, Shady River Getaway is a great place for families, couples or friends to take time away from hectic schedules and enjoy the peacef...