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European Travel Expert Rick Steves Enjoys the Charms of His Home State of Washington in a Series of Three New Video Episodes

Press ReleasesBy NATJA October 12, 2021 Leave a comment

Visit Bellingham | Whatcom County announces three new video segments, hosted by Rick Steves, featuring his explorations of Whatcom County, Washington. Steves spent two days in the region, visiting farms, craft beverage brewers and distillers, port cities, Peace Arch State Park at the Canadian border, and many arts and culture attractions. Produced and distributed by…

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Galveston Visitors Bureau Launches New Destination Website, Rebrands as “Visit Galveston”

Press ReleasesBy NATJA October 12, 2021 Leave a comment

GALVESTON, Texas (October 7, 2021) – Visitors wanting to hit the beach and attractions on Galveston Island have a new planning resource at their fingertips: VisitGalveston.com. The new website, officially launched this week, provides visitors with a one-stop shop for Galveston tourism information and inspiration, including blogs, webcams, and interactive tours. Most notably, the site…

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This weekend in North Little Rock (10.11.2021)

Press ReleasesBy NATJA October 11, 2021 Leave a comment

Here is what is going on in North Little Rock this week! Dazz & Brie will be performing in Argenta Plaza on Friday, October 15. There will also be a virtual pride celebration on October 16. Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 10.11.21) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events:…

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A New First Place Award

Media NewsBy NATJA October 11, 2021 Leave a comment

Hi, I know what you’re thinking — “what, another email blast from this guy?” I’m sorry to bother you again so soon with another email, but I want to share a bit of exciting news I just received. I won first place for travel writing in 2020 from the North American Mature Publishers Association for…

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Arkansas State Parks Director Grady Spann to Retire in December

Press ReleasesBy NATJA October 8, 2021

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – Grady Spann, who started his career with Arkansas State Parks in 1993 as superintendent of Parkin Archeological State Park and rose to director of the Division of Arkansas State Parks in 2016, has announced his retirement, effective at the end of this year. “Grady has been a true leader of the…

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Explore autumn colors and adventures in The Natural State

Press ReleasesBy NATJA October 7, 2021 Leave a comment

Autumn in Arkansas is a great time to get outside and search for beautiful fall color. 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. ANHC’s natural areas are specifically set aside to preserve, and sometimes restore, species and…

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Outdoor Recreation Grants Advisory Committee Public Notice

Press ReleasesBy NATJA October 4, 2021 Leave a comment

The Outdoor Recreation Grants Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on October 27, 28, and 29, 2021, in Little Rock and Jacksonville, Arkansas.  The committee will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27, in the State Parks Conference Room of the Multi Agency Complex, One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, Arkansas. This meeting will allow the Outdoor Recreation…

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Venice Beach Reborn

Media NewsBy NATJA October 4, 2021 Leave a comment

Dear friends, colleagues and people who barely know me or couldn’t care less, The Adventure Geezer is now triple vaccinated (I have asthma, so I’m immune compromised) and ready to get back on the road. In this case, the road is only two blocks long, from my house to the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Venice Beach…

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This weekend in North Little Rock (10.4.2021)

Press ReleasesBy NATJA October 4, 2021 Leave a comment

Here is what is going on in North Little Rock this weekend! This weekend will be another Argenta Dogtown Throwdown. The Hispanic Heritage Month Art and Food Festival has been moved to this Saturday. Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 10.4.21) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events *Argenta…

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2021 October Featured Destination of the Month: Branson Convention & Visitors Bureau

Featured MembersBy NATJA October 1, 2021

Branson is a one-of-a-kind family vacation destination — and an incredible value — nestled in the lakeside beauty of the Ozark Mountains with live performance theaters, three pristine lakes (Table Rock, Lake Taneycomo, and Bull Shoals), an international award-winning theme park (Silver Dollar City), dozens of attractions and museums, a Historic Downtown district, a Town…

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