Eight reasons to head to the Arkansas Delta right now
Now is a great time to get back to the Arkansas Delta. After months of work by members of the departments of transportation in both Arkansas and Tennessee, the Hernando de Soto Bridge over the Mississippi River (known by locals as the “new bridge”) is repaired and open for traffic, just in time for late […]
August Edition of ‘Discover Arkansas’ Available Online
The August edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. Is summer better on two wheels? Arkansas’s cycling and biking options provide plenty of opportunities to find out! This month’s Discover Arkansas highlights all the ways […]
2021 August Featured Destination of the Month: Explore Fairbanks, Alaska
Explore Fairbanks is a non-profit destination marketing and management organization (DMMO) with the mission to be an economic driver in the Fairbanks region by marketing to potential visitors and optimizing the visitor experience. Explore Fairbanks markets Fairbanks as a year-round destination by promoting local events, attractions, and activities to independent travelers, group tour operators, travel […]
2021 August Featured Journalist of the Month: Dennis Garrels
I’m fortunate to have worked as a journalist in 50 states, Cuba, Africa, Europe, Central America, and South America. Originally strictly a photojournalist, I’ve photographed news, sports, and political figures throughout my career. I’ve been a staff photographer for United Press International wire service and under contract for Reuters News Agency and the former Sigma […]
2021 August Featured Journalist of the Month: Gwen Pratesi
Gwen Pratesi is a James Beard Foundation Award Finalist in Journalism and award-winning travel writer. She is the author and owner of PratesiLiving.com with her husband, coauthor of Southern Heat, and co-owner of On the Road Culinary Adventures, a culinary travel business. She is a contributor to the Travel section of U.S. News & World […]
TWI: Submit for Fall and Winter Issues
TravelWorld International (TWI) Magazine is now accepting submissions for the 2021 Fall and Winter issues. A NATJA member benefit, TWI magazine contributors must be current NATJA members in order to be published. Below are the upcoming deadlines for TWI. Fall 2021 Issue Story and Photography Deadline: August 15, 2021 Ad Deadline: September 1, 2021 Issue Publish Date: September […]
Carrboro Music Festival
One of the first impressions I had of Carrboro was in 2005, when I made a trip down here to house hunt. In one of those wonderful accidents that can change a life, I turned a corner and walked right into the Carrboro Music Festival. Everywhere I looked there were bands, colorful crowds, beautiful music, and people […]
Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 7.26.21)
*Denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events *All week: pick up free STEM “Family Pets” crafts at Laman Library Main Branch (2801 Orange St.) Thursday, July 29 *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 […]
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Officially Begins Operating Lake Sylvia Recreation Area
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT) held an event today at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area to officially mark the beginning of operating and managing the area as a unit of Pinnacle Mountain State Park. ADPHT has signed a historic property lease with the United States Forest Service (USFS) to […]
NO TIME TO TARRY – THE BOONE DAWDLE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
COLUMBIA, MO – There are so many things to enjoy about Columbia in the summertime. There are the leisurely bike rides on Columbia’s celebrated trails. There are the numerous outstanding outdoor concerts. There’s delicious and seasonal locally-sourced food and Columbia’s distinguished farmers markets. There’s kicking back and enjoying a good movie in a cool theater […]
