Eureka’s got the blues again. For more than two decades, Eureka Springs was host to an annual Blues Festival that brought big-name musicians and blues fans from all over the country to its unique resort town. Noteworthy acts and artists — Charles White, Pinetop Perkins, Honeyboy Edwards, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Keb Mo, Bobby Blue…
This year marks the 75th anniversary of War Memorial Stadium. “For 75 years, War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock has been an important part of the city with a rich history in the city’s cultural and athletic heritage,” said John Latch, assistant stadium manager at War Memorial Stadium. “War Memorial Stadium was dedicated as a tribute to…
2023 Travel Award announced by Outside magazine (LITTLE ROCK) – Monument Trails and Arkansas have won Outside’s 2023 Travel Award for best mountain biking in the United States. Outside announced the award today in its annual Travel Awards article appearing on Outside Online. The Outside print magazine with the news hits newsstands May 16. This year’s…
by Jill RohrbachTravel Writer The light clink of utensils hitting plates and soft voices in easy conversation float down from the restaurant on the top hotel balcony. Looking down from my own outdoor stoop on the second floor, I spot two small deer foraging on the immaculately groomed grounds below. It’s the perfect end to…
Arkansas stop is only venue for national mountain bike race outside of Rocky Mountains (DARDANELLE, Ark.) – Mount Nebo State Park’s Monument Trail will host the season opener of the Big Mountain Enduro race, presented by Specialized, all day Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7. Mount Nebo State Park’s Monument Trail is the only…
Arkansas celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week May 7-13 to spotlight the essential role that travel plays in driving economic growth and innovation. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the annual industry celebration with the theme “Travel Forward.” “Gov. Sanders has given us a mandate to put Arkansas on the global stage, sharing the…
The May edition of Discover Arkansas is now available at https://www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. Arkansas has many opportunities for travelers interested in outdoor recreation and ecotourism, the practice of touring natural places in a way that aims to minimize ecological impact. This…
Happy hour just got happier with Arkansas Tourism’s new Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass. The free pass has been created for mobile devices and features a collection of Arkansas breweries, wineries and distilleries offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit. There are no apps to download to get started. When you sign up, the…
Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 1.17.23) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events Thursday, January 19 Friday, January 20 Saturday, January 21 Sunday, January 22 Coming Up:
Brayan McFadden, co-owner and executive chef of Brood & Barley in North Little Rock, was appointed to the North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission last week at North Little Rock City Hall. “We warmly welcome Brayan to the Commission and look forward to the creativity, expertise and perspective he will bring to the table,” said Melody…