I have been a travel writer for more than two decades and support a family on my earnings as a full-time blogger, editor, and occasional freelancer. I am the author of five travel advice books, including Travel Writing 2.0 and A Better Life for Half the Price. I am frequently quoted in the major media…
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Happy Fall! For the last several weeks, I have been enjoying true fall days: crisp mornings and nature’s vibrant changing of colors. My travels have taken me from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway to Washington, D.C. This trip has a twofold purpose. The first was attending the National Parks Conservation…
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Future site to honor influential Arkansan, publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines (ARKANSAS CITY, Ark.) – Arkansas State Parks recognized influential Arkansan John H. Johnson today at a groundbreaking event for the future site of John H. Johnson Park. The park will be adjacent to the Delta Heritage Trail State Park Robert S. Moore Jr.…
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Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 10.31.22) *denotes FREE admissionFull calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events Thursday, November 3 *8a–7:30p|The Old Mill at T. R. Pugh Memorial Park (3800 Lakeshore Dr.) *9a–4p|North Little Rock Welcome Center (600 Main St.) *9a-6p|Blue-Eyed Knocker Club Photo Exhibit – William F. Laman Library Argenta (420 Main St.) *10a–4:30p|North Little…
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Diners enjoy delicious meals and a foodie film festival The Classic Coast will celebrate its dynamic food scene during the 16th annual Newport Restaurant Week, which takes place Nov. 4-13, 2022. The event offers diners exceptional culinary experiences from more than 50 participating restaurants. Specials include prix-fixe menus, gift card promotions, BOGO deals, complimentary add-ons and…
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(ARKANSAS CITY, Ark.) – In celebration of John H. Johnson Day, the Division of Arkansas State Parks will host a groundbreaking event on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the site of the future John H. Johnson Park, adjacent to the Delta Heritage Trail State Park Robert S. Moore Jr. Arkansas City Trailhead. The groundbreaking will start…
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NORTH LITTLE ROCK (Wednesday, October 26, 2022) – In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Park Hill Historic District, Patio on Park Hill presented by the Park Hill Business Merchants Association will return Thursday, November 3, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Lakehill Shopping Center at 4020 JFK Boulevard in North Little Rock. Sponsored by…
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Here is what is happening in North Little Rock this week! Fright Night in Argenta will be at Argenta Plaza on Saturday at 7 PM! Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 10.24.22) *denotes FREE admissionFull calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events Thursday, October 27 *8a–7:30p|The Old Mill at T. R. Pugh Memorial Park (3800 Lakeshore…
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Free live music, food trucks at Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock NORTH LITTLE ROCK (Tuesday, October 24, 2022) – The Argenta Downtown Council and the North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau will be hosting the Austin, Texas, band Shinyribs on Friday, October 28, at 7 p.m. at Argenta Plaza, 510 Main Street in North Little Rock. The…
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Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission’s natural areas are great places to experience the fall season no matter your activity level or interests. The ANHC’s natural areas are specifically set aside to preserve, and sometimes restore, species and habitat types that have become rare in the state. Visiting a natural area any…
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