2023 April Featured Journalist of the Month: Rob Goss
Hello. I’m a British author and writer based in Tokyo, creating award-winning work for clients that have ranged from National Geographic and BBC Travel to CNBC, the Independent, and some 100 other media companies around the globe. Feature length or short, I like to tell stories, whether that’s about the sumo bulls of the remote […]
Escape the Winter & Head to Catalina Island: Ski to Sea Adventure
Ski To Sea Catalina With a wealth of activities and near-perfect weather, Catalina Island is an ideal outdoor playground for travelers to recover from the brutal winter and begin basking in the Catalina sun. After chasing powder and venturing on a skiing or snowboarding trip, adventurers can head to the perfect destination to enjoy a […]
North Little Rock to Host 2nd Annual Friends of the Guard Heroes Cup Featuring DEKA Strong April 15
North Little Rock, Arkansas (March 28, 2023) – North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau and Friends of the Guard will host the 2nd Annual Heroes Cup/DEKA Strong on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Argenta Plaza at 510 Main Street in North Little Rock. “The DEKA Strong is the newest addition […]
Here is What is Happening This Week on Florida’s Historic Coast!
March 27, 2023 Here are some great events and happenings taking place this week on Florida’s Historic Coast. Please check to make sure events are on schedule and the attractions you plan to visit are open and tickets are available before traveling long distances. Daily Events, March 27- April 2 Contemporary Chronicles of St. Augustine […]
This week in North Little Rock (3.27.2023)
Here is what is happening in North Little Rock this week! Arkansas Times Craft Beer Festival will be at Argenta Plaza on Friday, March 31 from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 3.27.23) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 31 Saturday, April […]
Things are Hopping in Central Florida this Spring
What’s Happening this Spring in Florida’s Sweetest Spot, Central Florida’s Polk County Auburndale, FL (March 20, 2023) – Spring Bloom at Bok Tower Gardens and the wonderful scent of orange blossoms in the air signal the arrival of Spring in Central Florida. Our beautiful weather and warm Florida sunshine are very inviting and Central Florida’s Polk County offers […]
This week in North Little Rock (3.20.2023)
Here is what is happening in North Little Rock this week! Monster Jam will be at Simmons Bank Arena on March 25 and 26. Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 3.20.23) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events Thursday, March 23 Friday, March 24 Saturday, March 25 Sunday, March 26 Coming Up:
March 16: NATJA Notes
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I wish you all a wonderful day as we begin to say goodbye to winter. I hope you find a lucky four-leaf clover! Spring will soon be here and with it comes a reawakening of flora and fauna that has been absent during these winter months. For some, the season has […]
Park visitor finds 3.29-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
Brown diamond is largest found at park since September 2021 A regular visitor to Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park recently discovered a 3.29-carat brown diamond in his wet-sifted gravel. It is the largest diamond found at the park this year and the largest since September 2021. David Anderson, of Murfreesboro, spotted the gem on […]
Arkansas Tourism presents 2023 Henry Awards
Norma Sims named Tourism Person of the Year; Arkansas Delta Byways receives Tourism Region of the Year The winners of the Arkansas Tourism Henry Awards were recently celebrated during the 49th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism in El Dorado Feb. 26-28. The awards recognize outstanding accomplishment in Arkansas’s tourism industry and are named for […]