August's Travelin’ the Arkansas Delta: Events Taking Place During August

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Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

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In order to better serve your needs and to keep you from getting extremely long documents from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, we have decided to break down our Travelin’ Arkansas release into regions organized by date. This way you will be able to look only at the areas you are interested in covering. The territories covered in Travelin' Arkansas adhere to the six geographical regions found in the Arkansas Tour Guide. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: communications@arkansas.com or 501-682-7606.

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Teachers will want to check out Parkin Archeological State Park’s Teachers’ Workshop on Aug. 2. Participants will spend the day exploring the park and partake in educational activities and programs. Teachers who attend the workshop will earn six in-service credit hours. For details, contact the park at 870-755-2500.

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August 5 marks the first Thursday of the month and in Paragould that means First Thursday shopping. Many businesses in downtown Paragould offer extended shopping hours, special discounts and demonstrations. Live music is often on the agenda. For more information visit www.MainStreetParagould.info or phone 870-240-0544.

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Enjoy a morning of fishing with your young angler at the Junior Fishing Derby being held at Cane Creek State Park in Star City on Aug. 7. Youngsters ages 15 and under will compete for small prizes. Bring your pole for a morning filled with fun! The fishing derby starts at 8 a.m. and participants will meet at the park’s visitors center. For more information, visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com or phone 870-628-4714.

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Spend the evening sampling the creations of local chefs and caterers during the 8th annual Main Street West Memphis Taste of the Town on Aug. 10. The event is held at Southland Park Gaming and Racing and benefits Main Street West Memphis. Log on to www.BroadwayWestMemphis.com or phone 870-735-8814 for more information.

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Paragould offers live music each month with WoodSongs, KASU’S Blue Monday and Bluegrass Monday events. Inspired by the national public radio program “Michael Johnathon’s Old-Time Radio Show,” WoodSongs is a local venue for songwriters and performers and is held the second Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next performance date is Aug. 14. Blues and jazz performers from the region perform the third Monday of each month in downtown Paragould for KASU’s Blue Monday. The next Blue Monday is slated for Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. KASU hosts Bluegrass Monday on Aug. 23 at Atkins Celebration Hall, featuring an open jam session for local musicians at 5 p.m. followed by a live bluegrass concert at 7 p.m. WoodSongs and Blue Monday are held at the Red Goose Deli in downtown Paragould. For more information on the events visit www.MainStreetParagould.info or contact Main Street Paragould at 870-240-0544.

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View the magnificent Arkansas Delta sunset while you experience the sounds of nature during the Sunset Kayak Tour at Cane Creek State Park in Star City on Aug. 14. No experience is necessary but participants should be comfortable around water. Contact the park at 870-682-4714 for more information or to make reservations.

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Have a “batty” good time as Crowley’s Ridge State Park in Paragould offers a Bat House Workshop on Aug. 14. Learn more about the bats of Arkansas and make your own bat house to help attract them to your yard. Cost of the workshop is $15 per person. Phone 870-573-6751 for details.

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Explore the history of Rector and the town’s commercial historic district as the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program leads a Walk Through History tour on Aug. 14. Join a staff historian from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to learn more about the properties and their history. The tour begins at 11 a.m. at Rector’s downtown Central Park. For more information visit www.arkansaspreservation.org or phone the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program at 501-324-9880.

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Explore Cane Creek Lake by the light of the full moon when Cane Creek State Park in Star City hosts a Full Moon Kayak Tour on Aug. 21. The tour, led by a park interpreter, is a wonderful way to explore the lake and the surrounding landscape. For more information, visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com or phone 870-628-4714.

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Take to the outdoors and learn to cook while you’re there! Crowley’s Ridge State Park in Paragould offers a Dutch Oven Basics Workshop on Aug. 28. The workshop focuses on seasoning, caring for and cooking with a Dutch oven. Reservations are required and the $15 admission includes lunch. For more information, visit www.ArkansasStateParks.com or phone 870-573-6751.

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Submitted by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-682-7606
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