Katherine Andrews to Head Newly Created Office of Outdoor Recreation

Ten Members Named to New Advisory Board (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT) Secretary Stacy Hurst today announced the selection of Katherine Andrews to serve as the first director of the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation. In addition, Sec. Hurst announced the 10 members of the new Arkansas Outdoor Recreation […]

This week in North Little Rock (11.1.2021)

Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 10.25.21) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events Argenta Community Theater will be performing The Sound of Music from November 3 until November 21. Thursday, November 4 *8a–7:30p | The Old Mill at T. R. Pugh Memorial Park (3800 Lakeshore Dr.) *9a–4p | […]

This week in North Little Rock (10.25.2021)

Here is what is going on in North Little Rock this week! There are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween this weekend with events like RTRO Halloween Sunset Float, Monster Bash 2021, Fright Night in Argenta, and many others around town.  Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 10.25.21) *denotes FREE […]

War Memorial Stadium Prepares for Historic Arkansas Football Matchup

Arkansas Tourism

Arkansas’s Capital City hosts University of Arkansas Razorbacks and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions for First-Ever Match LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 18, 2021) – On Saturday, October 23, Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium will be the site of a historic showdown between the University of Arkansas (U of A) Razorbacks and the University of […]

This Week in North Little Rock (10.18.2021)

Here is what is going on in North Little Rock this week! Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 10.18.21) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events Thursday, October 21 *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.) […]

New Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center Public Information Session

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – Arkansas State Parks will host a public information session to introduce the design for the new visitor center at Pinnacle Mountain State Park on Oct. 19 at the West Summit Pavilion from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The open house will showcase the new building, landscape, and exhibit design. Construction is […]

North Little Rock to host Northern Lights holiday celebration Saturday, November 20

Free. public event with holiday market, live music, Santa’s Workshop, food trucks NORTH LITTLE ROCK (Thursday, October 14, 2021) – The North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the City of North Little Rock announced today the return of the annual holiday celebration, Northern Lights, on Saturday, November 20, 2021, 3 p.m. to […]

This weekend in North Little Rock (10.11.2021)

Here is what is going on in North Little Rock this week! Dazz & Brie will be performing in Argenta Plaza on Friday, October 15. There will also be a virtual pride celebration on October 16. Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 10.11.21) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: […]

Arkansas State Parks Director Grady Spann to Retire in December

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – Grady Spann, who started his career with Arkansas State Parks in 1993 as superintendent of Parkin Archeological State Park and rose to director of the Division of Arkansas State Parks in 2016, has announced his retirement, effective at the end of this year. “Grady has been a true leader of the […]

Explore autumn colors and adventures in The Natural State

Arkansas Tourism

Autumn in Arkansas is a great time to get outside and search for beautiful fall color. Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission’s natural areas are great places to experience the fall season no matter your activity level or interests. ANHC’s natural areas are specifically set aside to preserve, and sometimes restore, species and […]

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