Affectionately known as “The Paris of the Piedmont,” Carrboro was first settled in the late-1800s along a University of North Carolina railroad spur and quickly became a mill town. Today, 20,000 people call it home. The town’s railroad depot, first textile mill, and a former grist mill, all listed in the National Register of Historic…
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Travelers in The Natural State have a new way to enhance their explorations. A new series of digital games will help visitors delve deeper into Arkansas destinations and test their knowledge about the state. To view and play the games, visit: www.arkansas.com/eksplor-games. Featuring interactive content and activities, the games are designed for use before visiting…
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(ROGERS, Ark.) – The shooting range at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area reopens at 8 a.m., on June 18, 2021. The redesigned shooting range has five shooting lanes, including one lane designed for wheelchair use, is 100 yards long, and is free for the public to use. “Outdoor recreation is so important to Arkansans and is…
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Happy Summer! While we are only a few days away from the “official” date, we wanted to extend greetings for what seems to be a full re-opening for the United States. It is our hope that our Canadian members will soon be joining us so tourism can rebound on what is likely to be a…
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LGBT Pride Month occurs in the United States to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognize the impact LGBT people have had in the world. Leaders and influencers who lived the history of LGBTQ rights in Chapel Hill,…
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Something we hear time and again from first-time visitors to Birmingham is that they never realized the beauty of the area. With the foothills of the Appalachians as a dramatic backdrop, the city is laid out on a series of lush rolling hills, with woodland-covered neighborhoods just minutes from downtown. That this Southern city has…
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NORTH LITTLE ROCK (June 15, 2021) – The Argenta Plaza Summer Music Series, hosted by the North Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau (North Little Rock CVB), will kick off this Saturday, June 19, at 5 p.m. at Argenta Plaza at 510 Main St in North Little Rock. Josh Stewart will open the free, public…
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(MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark.) – The Bluegrass & Fried Chicken Festival is Aug. 6-7, 2021, at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Ark. The music festival will feature an extended show on Friday night, a Saturday matinee, and a Saturday evening extended show. The new event, which is sponsored by Stone Bank and the…
Detailshttps://vimeo.com/559227811/32e5179aa4 While some travel writers are content to go on the occasional press trip and experience places they wouldn’t have otherwise, many NATJA members want to make real money for their time spent producing travel articles, photos, and video. This past year’s travel slump hasn’t been easy on our industry, but these panelists are ready…
Detailshttps://vimeo.com/560064540/444279ec5a This two-part course is perfect for the journalist who wants to add a video component to their stories, but doesn’t know where to start or how to make it look professional. It will teach the basics of how to create compelling videos for digital platforms. Participants will discover the different options available for video…
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