2025 January Featured Journalist of the Month: Bonnie McKenna

My name is Bonnie McKenna. I grew up in California. I am now in Texas, and as the saying goes, “I got here as fast as I could.”  I have been traveling all my life, as a child, the entire summer was spent on ‘road trips’  traveling around the western United States. As a young […]

2025 January Featured Journalist of the Month: Charles Poe

Charles Poe is an Emmy- and Peabody-winning filmmaker whose work has appeared on National Geographic, Smithsonian and Discovery. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Parks Channel, a new destination for video, photographs and articles to help users discover amazing places and to make the most of their trips. The Parks Channel is available […]

2025 January Featured Destination of the Month: Visit Beaumont, TX

On the border between Louisiana and the Lone Star State, Beaumont is a little bit Cajun, a lot Texan, and 100% unique for the South. We made history as the place where oil changed the world forever and are constantly reinventing ourselves and finding new reasons for people to visit from birding and biodiversity to […]

2024 December Featured Journalist of the Month: Bob Cooper

Bob Cooper writes extensively about travel, especially active/adventure travel. His travel stories have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Traveler, AARP: The Magazine, Global Traveler, Budget Travel, Ensemble Vacations, Porthole Cruise, Via, Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, and many other outlets. He specializes in writing about California and the U.S. West. 1. What […]

2024 November Featured Journalist of the Month: Ian Fitzpatrick

Entering his second decade as a travel journalist and podcaster, Ian has traveled the world with his wife Tonya as the co-founder and co-host of award-winning World Footprints, dedicated to connecting conscientious, socially-responsible travelers all over the world. Having covered Olympic and Paralympic games in Vancouver, Sochi and Rio as well as traveling to places […]

2024 November Featured Journalist of the Month: Tonya Fitzpatrick

Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq., co-founder of World Footprints, a multi-award-winning social impact travel media platform grounded in the Ubuntu principle, “I am because we are,” was appointed by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to the Maryland Tourism Development Board. She has proudly served on NATJA’s Board for several years. Nominated for Travel Unity’s DEI Champion Award, and […]

This month in North Little Rock (10.1.2024)

Things to do in September in North Little Rock (as of 10.1.24) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events October is here with huge events like Argenta Dogtown Throwdown,  North Little Rock Airshow 2024, 12th Annual Central Arkansas Pride Fest and Parade, and Argenta Vibe Music Series: Nick Shoulders! There is no shortage of things to do in North Little Rock this October. […]

2024 October Featured Journalist of the Month: Sherry Spitsnaugle

Travel writer Sherry Spitsnaugle first expressed her urge to explore at age four when she packed up her little red wagon and took off for an adventure—around the block. Today, she continues to fulfill her wanderlust, exploring the world and writing about her experiences. Sherry has won numerous awards for her travel writing and photography, including the prestigious […]

2024 October Featured Journalist of the Month: Terence Wallis

Indelible Adventures is the brainchild of Terence Wallis, a professional photographer, speaker, writer, author and mentor based in Brisbane, Australia. Offering services spanning storytelling through weekly essays, books and podcasts, coaching for personal growth, high-quality photography for various events, and transformational speaking engagements, Terence shares his expertise to inspire others. With experiences from over 60 […]

This week in North Little Rock (10.9.2023)

Here is what is happening in North Little Rock this week! Dogtown Throwdown begins on Friday, October 13 at 4 p.m. with outdoor dining and live music. Flyway Brewing will host Pet PRIDE on Saturday, October 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 10.9.23) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events […]

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