South County Tourism Council Brings Danish Artist Thomas Dambo’s Giant Trolls to Rhode Island
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A pair of gentle giants will soon be erected in Ninigret Park as part of South County Tourism Council’s mission to bring more attractions and visitors to the area The South County Tourism Council is bringing big things to Rhode Island. By big things, we mean giant trolls made of recycled and reclaimed wood by […]
Arkansas State Park Museums Open to Observe Eclipse
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Museums in Totality Jacksonport State ParkThe Jacksonport Courthousewill be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors to view the historic total solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible from the park from 12:36 p.m. to 3:13 p.m., with around four minutes of totality at 1:53 p.m. While there will be no programming offered on April […]
2024 April Featured Journalist of the Month: Liz Beatty
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Liz Beatty is an award-winning feature writer, broadcaster and podcaster. She’s won NATJA honours for work in all these media. Liz also won the 2020 Gold Lowell Thomas Award for Radio Broadcasting. And North Americana took both 2020 Gold and Silver Lowell Thomas Awards for Best Podcast. Liz had been a regular contributor to National Geographic […]
BRANSON CHAMBER RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD
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The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB has been awarded five-star accreditation, the highest designation possible from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Out of some 7,000 chambers of commerce throughout the country, less than 150 chambers nationwide carry this prestigious honor. “Five star accredited chambers of commerce are impactful advocates for the business community,” […]
City of Avalon Launches New All ElectricMicroTransit Shuttle Service – COAST
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On April 4, 2024 the City of Avalon launches its new on-demand, point-to-point public transportationservice – COAST – City of Avalon Seaside Transit.Thanks to a partnership with Circuit Transit, residents and visitors to Avalon can now enjoy rides to and from anywhere within Avalon’s city limits with fares starting at $2 per rider.The new, 100 […]
NATJA Notes: Art Month Competition, Post-Conference Press Trip Destinations, and More!
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Dear NATJA Family and Friends: We hope that you enjoyed Easter parades and egg hunts this past weekend, which are always fun this time of the year. This also says, “Spring is here!” We will soon see flowers in bloom and trees budding. Nature is coming back to life and it’s time to bid winter […]
This week in North Little Rock (4.1.2024)
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The 2024 Solar Eclipse weekend is here to find out details on all the events happening in North Little Rock visit: https://northlittlerock.org/2024-solar-eclipse-in-north-little-rock/ Thursday, April 4 Friday, April 5 Saturday, April 6 Sunday, April 7 Coming Up:
PARKS MADNESS ROUND ONE: FAT BEARS LOSE, ICONIC PARKS WIN
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NO. 1 SEEDS YELLOWSTONE, YOSEMITE, ZION, ACADIA ALL MOVE ON TO ROUND TWO The 2024 Parks Madness Round One on the Parks Channel featured hard-fought battles from coast to coast and some tight contests, but there were no Cinderella shockers for the top seeds, who dominated their competitors. Yosemite, Zionand Acadia all defeated their first-round […]
Nayarit, Mexico Wows Travelers with Unforgettable Summer Experiences
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March 27, 2024 – Nuevo Nayarit, Nay., Mexico — With summer fast approaching on the horizon, Mexico’s state of Nayarit is inviting travelers to embark on a journey filled with rugged, pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and vibrant cultural experiences. With its breath taking scenery, rich culture, and warm hospitality, Nayarit is always an unforgettable experience […]
Get Ready for Family Fun at the Hastings Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival
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Enjoy culinary masters, delectable bites, entertainment and down-home hospitality April 27 + 28 The annual Hastings Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival is back and better than ever! Held in the heart of downtown Hastings, Florida, the Festival celebrates the town’s agricultural roots through creativity and good, old-fashioned fun. Experience the flavors of Hastings with four distinct culinary […]