Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Announces Limits on Camping at State Parks
LITTLE ROCK—Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT), today announced ADPHT is limiting use of campgrounds to RVs with self-contained bathrooms. Primitive camping areas for backpackers are available at Cane Creek State Park, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Mount Nebo State Park, and Devil’s Den State Park. Bathhouses and restrooms […]
Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Limits State Parks to Day Use Only
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) —Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (ADPHT), today announced all Arkansas State Parks will be open for day use only effective 8 a.m. on Friday, April 3, until further notice. ADPHT is eliminating all overnight stay opportunities. These changes will maintain some access to parks at […]
Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Temporarily Closes Some Trails and Areas Due to Storm Damage
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (ADPHT), today announced some trails and areas in the Arkansas State Parks system that have temporarily closed due to damage from the storms over Easter weekend. Strong winds downed trees that will have to be removed before the affected areas […]
New Whatcom Arts Project Keeps Artists Connected to Community – Staying Together While Apart
Bellingham, WA. – As a gift to the community, during Washington State’s Stay Home – Stay Safe Order, Bellingham and Whatcom County artists, musicians, actors, storytellers, dancers, filmmakers, performers and arts supporters have come together to create the Whatcom Arts Project. Free, daily online content is available on Facebook and on a webpage through this campaign to uplift, educate, and inspire during these […]
NINE WAYS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT FLORIDA’S HISTORIC COAST WITHOUT LEAVING HOME
St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach is a fun place to learn about history and nature. As the health and safety of our residents and the visitors to St. Augustine | Ponte Vedra Beach is paramount, Florida’s Historic Coast is committed to providing travelers with accurate and timely information about traveling to the area safely. […]
A Message regarding COVID-19 and Catalina Island
Dear Visitors: We’re asking anyone who is not a primary resident of Catalina Island or providing essential services to our residents NOT to visit Catalina for the time being. The reason is simple: as a small, remote island community our healthcare facilities lack the capacity to handle a widespread outbreak of COVID-19. Additionally, services in Mammoth Lakes […]
Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Announces Closings and Limiting of Some Services
LITTLE ROCK—Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT), today announced that ADPHT is instituting closings and/or limited access to some of its parks and museums in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective March 20. Welcome Centers – Lobbies of the 13 Welcome Centers located around the state, which serve the […]
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, & TOURISM ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CLOSURES
(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (ADPHT), today announced that to ensure the safety of guests and employees during the COVID-19 public health emergency, ADPHT is closing the lodges at four of its state parks, effective at 8 a.m. Monday, March 23, through Friday, April […]
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, & TOURISM RELEASES SAFETY TIPS FOR USING TRAILS AND OUTDOOR SPACES
(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas State Parks remain open at this time to provide needed outdoor spaces for our guests. While we have some diminished services, the parks are open for day-use activities including hiking, running, cycling, fishing, paddling, wildlife watching, etc. It’s vital that people find ways to engage in physical activity and be […]
Liverpool Legends Invade Lake of the Ozarks March 13 & 14
Visitors to Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks will have the opportunity to see the Grammy-nominated Liverpool Legends this Friday and Saturday evenings, March 13 and 14, at the Main Street Music Hall in Osage Beach. The Grammy-nominated Liverpool Legends will be performing at Main Street Music Hall at theLake of the Ozarks this Friday and Saturday evenings. Hailed […]
