Lonoke celebrates 150 years
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the town of Lonoke. A Founder’s Day event to showcase the occasion has been set for May 1 in downtown Lonoke to correspond with 501 Day, a regional celebration that spotlights Central Arkansas. Located around 20 miles from Little Rock, this small central Arkansas community is rich in […]
Controlled burns at Pinnacle Mountain State Park begin Thursday
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – Trees, tree trimmings and brush will be burned at Pinnacle Mountain State Park as early as Thursday and continuing through next week, depending on weather conditions. The trimming has occurred as part of the construction of a new visitor center, and the burning will be conducted by CDI, the contractor overseeing […]
North Little Rock’s Argenta Arts District sweeps Main Street Arkansas Awards
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (April 20, 2022) – Of the twenty-four categories in Main Street Arkansas’s bi-annual awards, North Little Rock’s Argenta Arts District won seven at the Arkansas Municipal League meeting held in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Sunday, March 27, 2022. “It is an honor to have the hard work and passion of Argenta individuals […]
Celebrate 50 years with Crater of Diamonds State Park
(MURFREESBORO, Ark.) – This month, guests at Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park are invited to celebrate the park’s golden anniversary on April 22 and 23. At 4 p.m. on Friday, April 22, retired Executive Director of Parks and Tourism Richard Davies and retired Park Superintendent Jim Cannon will speak on the early days of […]
This week in North Little Rock (4.18.2022)
Here is what is going on in North Little Rock this week! The Argenta Vibe Music Series and Party at the Plaza will bring free live entertainment to Argenta this weekend. Burns Park’s Easter Egg Hunt has been delayed to April 23rd at 9 A.M. Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as […]
April 16: A Letter From NATJA’s CEO
Dear NATJA Family, As spring sets in, this is the time of year for renewal and celebration, and more than ever, looking forward to spending time with our families without the dark cloud of the pandemic looming above. In 2 short weeks, our 19th Annual NATJA Conference & Marketplace will be in full swing in […]
Greensboro, NC unveils their new brand!
In 2019, Greensboro Convention Visitors Bureau (CVB) was tasked by Mayor Nancy Vaughan topartner with marketing firms to gather input from visitors and citizens on their perceptions ofGreensboro. CVB partnered with national firm Development Counselors International (DCI) and local agencyBoulton Creative to create surveys and gather results to better understand people’s impressionsof Greensboro and the […]
2022 April Featured Journalist of the Month: Kwin Mosby
Kwin is a travel-lifestyle journalist, who writes from an African-American and LGBTQ+ perspective. With more than 20 years of editorial experience, Kwin has worked as a TV news producer for BBC News, a managing digital producer for Travel Channel, and a content manager for Travel Leaders Group. His work has been featured in digital and […]
Celebrate 501 Day in North Little Rock with events and deals the weekend of May 1
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (Thursday, April 14, 2022) – To celebrate all things “local,” Arkansas cities and organizations located within the 501 area code are teaming up for an area-wide celebration on May 1, known as “501 Day.” North Little Rock businesses, city departments and community organizations will participate with events and special deals on Saturday, April […]
2022 April Featured Destination of the Month: North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau
North Little Rock, Arkansas, is a destination for all seasons, drawing people of all ages, interests and lifestyles with its small-town atmosphere and large-city offerings. From a World War II submarine to the last standing structure from “Gone with the Wind,” the story ideas here are endless. 1. ) What is your destination most known […]
