A statewide celebration of the holiday season, the Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights, continues now through the end of the year. Towns across The Natural State are taking part with events and activities. Displays in many locations will be lit into the new year. Hit the road and spend time with friends and family while…
A new exhibit five years in the making is set to be unveiled at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock during a grand reopening celebration weekend starting Dec. 1. “This update to the museum’s permanent gallery represents a new chapter in the story of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and its mission to preserve…
A piece of local history tied to World War II is slated to be put on permanent display inside the Cleveland County Courthouse at Rison. The item is a 8.16 by 9.41 foot “Service Men’s Quilt” made in 1944 by the Cleveland County Home Demonstration Clubs. The quilt features the names of local people that served…
The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, ANHC, has been tasked with a large role: protecting prime tracts of land that best represent Arkansas’ natural landscape dating back to the early 1800s. This is done through their System of Natural Areas. These lands are specifically managed to preserve and restore habitat that reflects the state’s natural heritage…
Nov. 1 marks the opening of the John H. Johnson Commemorative Plaza at the southern end of Delta Heritage Trail State Park in Arkansas City. A bronze sculpture of Johnson has been created for the plaza as a tribute to his legacy. It will be unveiled during a dedication ceremony for the plaza. John H.…
“Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience” will launch from the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville with shows on Oct. 14 and 15. Attendees will be the first to experience the new production before it hits the road for a national tour. Producers are currently building the show, taking it from concept and laptop to the stage. Technical elements,…
The October 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. Scare up your next fall adventure with help from this month’s issue of Discover Arkansas. Pumpkins, fall color, and cooler air await your visit to The Natural…
Slovak is a small Arkansas community with strong ties to its heritage. The unincorporated town was originally settled by Slovak immigrants in the 1890s and is named after Slovakia. It is around 50 miles from Little Rock and near Stuttgart, known as the duck and rice capital of the world. Sts. Cyril and Methodius…
The August 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. This August, we’re shining a light on agritourism in Arkansas. Agritourism brings together the agriculture industry and tourism to create new economic opportunities for farmers and a new…
The Argenta Downtown Council and North Little Rock Tourism will host the 2023 Argenta Vibe Music Series featuring Jason Boland and the Stragglers at Argenta Plaza at 510 Main Street in North Little Rock on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 8 p.m. For the past 20 years, Jason Boland & the Stragglers have dazzled audiences…
