Experience Sioux Falls, formerly the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau, recentlycreated and invested in a vinyl advertising wrap that was placed on a Sioux Area Metro bus witha message to welcome visitors, generate awareness of the visitor industry, and remind thecommunity to explore right here at home. “As the official destination marketing organization (DMO)…
Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, recognized as State Tourism Director of the Year The U.S. Travel Association’s National Council of State Tourism Directors—a body representing the tourism offices of all states and U.S. territories- has voted Brad Dean State Tourism Director of the Year, an award announced on August 16th. The award recognizes Brad’s…
St. Augustine, Fla. (August 8, 2021) – There are plenty of new things happening along Florida’s Historic Coast where 42 miles of pristine Atlantic Beaches, America’s oldest city and outdoor recreation have been favorites in Florida for 455 years. New hotels, attractions and dining will make a visit here a memorable and refreshing experience. Staying…
Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 8.9.21) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events Thursday, August 12 *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 F. Laman Library Argenta (420 Main St.) *10a–4:30p|North Little Rock Heritage Center (506…
By Zoie Clift Photos available here. The St. Francis Sunken Lands Water Trail is a new water trail for people to paddle that meanders through 10 miles of the Sunken Lands, offering an interesting peek into both nature and history. “The forested river bottoms of the Sunken Lands offer paddlers an opportunity to see up close the effects of…
By Travis NapperDirectorArkansas Tourism From a business perspective, the global travel industry has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, the attributes of The Natural State are ones that resonate in today’s environment. Arkansas is the perfect spot to take a road trip, explore outdoor spaces, view scenic landscapes and simply…
Camping is a wonderful way to enjoy Arkansas’s natural beauty. The views, fresh air and nighttime under the stars can revive the mind and refresh the spirit. Plenty of opportunities to pitch a tent can be found across the wide range of topography found here. Arkansas is home to mountains, lakes, rivers, forests and prairies,…
The October 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. The crisp, cool mornings are returning to Arkansas and that can only mean one thing – fall colors are on the way! This month’s edition is all…
As the fog lifts in Boxley Valley and the morning sun warms the dew on the grass, elk move from the mottled shade at the edge of the forest into the open pasture to graze. Before long, cars stop on the side of the road and their inhabitants stand at the edge of the field,…
Fall is a wonderful time to take a scenic drive as you head out in search of seasonal color. Fall drives are also perfect for social distancing, and Arkansas’s lodging, dining and attractions are following safety protocols so you can make the most of your route as you enjoy the beauty of The Natural State. From…
