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
If you have ever been curious about bald eagles or falcons or any birds of a feather, then keep Eagles Et Cetera ( Jan. 27-29) on your radar. The event is Jan. | Travel Arkansas Blog
Over 500 diamonds have been found at the park so far this year. Thirty of them have weighed over a carat each. The most recent was a 3.83-carat yellow diamond found by David Anderson of Murfreesb...
I read a lot. And as a result of my job, I've become intrigued with Arkansas history. One book on my to-read list is Statesmen, Scoundrels, and Eccentrics by | Travel Arkansas Blog
One of my co-workers (thanks Kerry!) recently mailed me the latest edition of the Arkansas Atlas & Gazetteer. Since then it's helped me immensely on many | Travel Arkansas Blog
For those who pursue it, Arkansas wildlife watching can be about capturing an image, or keeping a list of a species seen. For some, it means learning more about | Travel Arkansas Blog