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U.S. Civil Rights Trail Marks One-Year Anniversary

Monday, January 14, 2019

Visitors can literally walk in the footsteps of civil rights history thanks to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, which marks its one-year anniversary on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 21, 2019.

Maximize your vacation time in The Natural State

Friday, January 11, 2019

National Plan Your Vacation Day is January 29. Take some time to plan a vacation in The Natural State.

Arkansas Tourism names Henry Awards finalists

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

See the full list of 2019 Henry Award nominees here. The winners will be named at the 45th Annual Governor's Conference on Tourism in Hot Springs February 24-26.

ARK TANK, A STARTUP PITCH COMPETITION FOR ARKANSAS TOURISM ANNOUNCED

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Arkansas Tourism, in partnership with Innovate Arkansas, is now accepting applications for Ark Tank, a startup pitch competition to be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the Hot Springs Convention...

Don’t miss the magic of the holidays in Arkansas

Monday, December 10, 2018

The Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights continues throughout Christmas with a statewide celebration of the holiday season featuring parades, lighting ceremonies, open houses, Santa visits, concerts, live...

Experience the magic of the holidays in Arkansas

Monday, November 26, 2018

The Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights highlights parades, lighting ceremonies, open houses, Santa visits, concerts, live nativities, illuminated displays and more.

Executive Director of International Mountain Bicycling Association To Attend Grand Opening Ceremonies November 16 – 17 For Hot Springs’ World-class Northwoods Trails System

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

David Wiens, executive director of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), will be a special guest November 16 and 17 for the grand opening ceremonies for Hot Springs’ new Northwoods ...

Arkansas home to strong heritage tourism scene

Friday, November 09, 2018

Arkansas is a peak destination for heritage tourism, which brings to light the stories and people of the past and present.

Ballet Arkansas’ 40th Anniversary Nutcracker Spectacular

Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Ballet Arkansas’ 40th Anniversary Nutcracker Spectacular takes the stage at the Robinson Performance Hall this December 6th – 9th, 2018 for four main stage performances and two student matinee perform...

New Arkansas Welcome Center in Harrison Grand Opening Nov. 2

Monday, October 29, 2018

The Natural State’s newest Arkansas Welcome Center, located in Harrison, will be officially dedicated on Friday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m.

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park Opens to Public

Thursday, October 25, 2018

An updated and expanded Hampson Archeological Museum State Park in northeast Arkansas will open Friday, October 26, 2018, to the public.

Great Arkansas stories featured in new book

Monday, October 15, 2018

Arkansas is a complex place—part Old South, part Old West, and part traditional hill country—and has shared an amazing array of people and products with the world over the years. Even so, much of what...

First Ladies of Arkansas showcased at Old State House Museum

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

The Old State House Museum in Little Rock has reopened one of its most popular exhibits, "First Ladies of Arkansas: Women of their Times." The newly renovated exhibit, which first opened in the 1950s,...

NEWS MEDIA NOTICE: Outdoor Recreation Grants Advisory Committee to meet Oct. 24-26

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

The Outdoor Recreation Grants Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on October 24, 25, and 26, 2018, in Little Rock and Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Premiere showing: AETN/PBS' new series Native America

Saturday, October 06, 2018

The Museum of Native American History (MONAH) in Bentonville, Arkansas, is excited host AETN and the premiere of their new documentary Native America on Oct. 20 at 7:00 p.m.

The Big River Levee Trail is Open

Tuesday, October 02, 2018

On October 1, 2018, the St. Francis Levee Board announced that the levee trail will be open during the month of October 2018 and beginning again next March.

"America's Most Haunted Hotel" gains international attention

Monday, October 01, 2018

“America’s Most Haunted Hotel,” the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, is suddenly moving to “world’s most haunted hotel” status thanks to the soon-to-air episode of the Global Photo Association Tokyo, In...

Joe David Rice – “Arkansas Backstories: Quirks, Characters, and Curiosities of the Natural State”

Friday, September 28, 2018

“Arkansas Backstories” highlights the lesser-known aspects of America’s twenty-fifth state. The short essays in this illustrated book will offer surprises for even the most dedicated and devoted stude...

Arkansas fall color updates now available

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Want to know the latest about Arkansas’s fall color? Or attractions to visit for the best viewing? You’ll find all this information – and more – on Arkansas.com. You can also receive updates via email...

MusicFest 31 returns and Main Street El Dorado puts the fest in MusicFest!

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

With entertainment, food, carnival rides, games and more, Main Street El Dorado is putting the "Fest" into MusicFest XXXI, which is set for Friday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 20, in the Union Sq...