Arkansas attractions

Three parks on just 10 km along the northwest outskirts of Little Rock provide a lively potpourri of springtime fun. They await visitors on and near the south bank of the Arkansas River between the I-430 bridge and Lake…

Gender and politics share the spotlight in the Esse Purse Museum's latest special exhibition, which continues to explore topics that go beyond the fashion accessory inscribed in its name."Votes for All Women: The Fight for Equal Rights,"…

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In 2009, historian John Kirk found himself a scholar-in-residence at the Rockefeller Archive Center in Sleepy Hollow, NY."The RAC is a wonderful place to work for many reasons, including its beautiful setting, its consistently…

DUMAS, Ark. - The small town of empty storefronts and vacant land that is Dumas, Ark., has seen its population steadily depleted over the decades. But each spring, the people of the Diaspora took two-lane country roads, crossing cotton…

LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' tourism industry is recovering from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on collections of the 2% state tourism tax, the industry is now surpassing pre-pandemic levels of economic activity.…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – Being online is essential to being able to participate fully in society in 2022, but people living in rural Arkansas are disproportionately disconnected from this opportunity. Lawmakers at the…

An estimated 30 people move through the area each day, and we thought we'd accommodate those newbies by giving them the inside scoop on where the NWA natives have been eating all this time.To note : Here is a list of places familiar to…

Among the many pleasures derailed by the pandemic over the past two years were nearly every spring festival that normally brings fun and funds to Arkansas communities. With many events returning in 2022, here's a sampling of time-tested…

A man was killed and at least 27 others were injured in a "shootout" at a car show in Dumas, Arkansas on Saturday night, authorities said.The victims were described as bystanders in a shootout between two suspects, Arkansas State Police…

DUMAS, Ark. – (UPDATE 7:09 AM) Arkansas State Police confirmed early Sunday morning that one person was dead and at least 24 people were injured in a shooting outside an auto show in Dumas. Soldiers said a suspect was in custody…

BUFFALO, NY. (KNWA) — The Arkansas Razorbacks clinched their ticket to the Sweet Sixteen after beating New Mexico State 53-48 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. It was a slow start for the Hogs offensively as they…

DUMAS, Ark. (AP) - A man was killed and 26 people were injured when two people were involved in a shooting at a car show that is part of an annual community event in a small town in southeastern India. Arkansas, authorities said Sunday.A…

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Ever since I was little, I have had a fascination with the sky. Whether it's a beautiful starry night sky or a daytime cloud-filled sky, I always watch in wonder.fascination of the skyThe night sky, with its endless possibilities, makes me…

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SPRINGDALE – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's fifth and newest nature center rose to the challenge of opening 15 months ago as the covid pandemic continued to upend the world.Now, amid new hopes of normalcy thanks to the easing of…

2020 has been a dark year for tourism in the natural state, but 2021 has once again brought out the sun. Driving the news: Collections in 2021 of the state's 2% Lodging and Attractions Tax increased nearly 17% to $20.9 million from $17.9…

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The future of the supply chain — scheduled for May 9-10 in northwest Arkansas at the Rogers Convention Center — will be FreightWaves' first live event since the pandemic began. In addition to two days of keynote speakers, fireside…

A new exhibit at the Arkansas State Capitol provides insight into plans to create a spacious, state-of-the-art museum in Marion, detailing the deadliest maritime disaster in US history.Four display cases filled with artifacts on the…

The 2020 Arkansas Tourism Economic Impact Report shows a 35.6% drop in the number of leisure travelers to the state and a more than 25% drop in the overall economic impact of tourism per year. compared to 2019. The declines are…

YES - A rural Perry County congregation with just about 30 members is persevering through the pandemic this month to hold its popular annual floral extravaganza, as it did last year.The Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival has drawn as many as…

Data released Monday by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism indicates that Arkansas' tourism industry performed well in 2020 despite the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic. State tax collections were $363.7!--wr>!--wr>…

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) — The conversation about shared schools between blacks and whites was even more contentious after the 1954 case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Supreme Court. Years after this case, many students have…

We were unable to send the item. Shea Lewis had been named Arkansas State Parks manager on January 3. Deputy director…

One of Little Rock's lesser-known museums is also one of the most comfortable and user-friendly. That's partly because its century-old building also houses an overnight hostel.The Firehouse Hostel & Museum occupies a craftsman-style…

SMALL ROCK, Arch., February 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhys BranmanMD and the team at Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery are pleased to announce that they have awarded the first annual award Arkansas Rural Health Scholarship for Tupa…

BENTONVILLE - Boys and girls taken to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art may be less than thrilled with the collection of paintings and other world-class artifacts. But adults can offer youngsters a tempting compromise right…

HARRISON, Ark. (KY3) - Arkansas state's 2% tourist tax will likely exceed $20 million for the first time since its inception, according to a report by Talk Business and Politics.The study shows substantial growth in recent years, including…

PORTIA — A local restaurant has cause for celebration as it has been named to the Arkansas Food Hall of…

ROMANCE — In the 1880s, a new town in White County needed a name. The settlers were former Kentucky residents, so they wanted to call themselves Kentucky Village. But the American post refused them for fear of confusion with the State…

Arkansas might be the last place you'd expect to find a medieval fortress, but the natural state is full of unexpected surprises, including, you…

The ESSE Purse Museum in the SoMa neighborhood of Little Rock gives visitors the chance to check their weight, but not on their own. In a red-painted alcove, a scale hangs from the ceiling next to a large-print invitation: "Weigh your…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Voting is underway and Little Rock Zoo's newest penguin is going to get a lot of thanks just for being a friend. Zoo officials announced on Wednesday that the chick will be named Betty White in honor of…

POOCH — Downtown Cabot had its first public mural just two years ago. Today, an array of outdoor art adorns County Lonoke's largest town.The paintings provide a new example of a trend that continues to spread across Arkansas and other…

SCOTT “A century ago, five out of six Arkansans lived in rural areas. Today, the state's rural population has fallen to two in five. This continued decline lends an aura of nostalgia to the Plantation Agriculture Museum.Operated as a…

BENTONVILLE, Ark., January 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northwest Arkansas Council announced today that it will begin offering $10,000 in bitcoin to tech professionals and other entrepreneurs looking to set up shop in the region. This…

According to the Arkansas Department of Health, all 1.5 million rapid covid-19 tests ordered by the federal government for Arkansans to get for free have been distributed statewide.Some places may still have kits available, but…

HOT SPRINGS — Now that Oaklawn's venerable track has been transformed into the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, it's possible to spend an entire day at the multipurpose venues.In the process, you can also spend a lot of money. You can bet…

“With breakthrough COVID cases in the cast, we had to postpone this until next fall, and we look forward to it then.” LITTLE ROCK, Ark - The impact COVID-19 has had on entertainment industry venues has been well…

In the wake of Arkansas' mild holiday weather, very low temperatures are likely lurking as January unfolds. In light of this chilling prospect, natural state museums provide cozy indoor pleasures when the winter winds are…

The Little Rock Zoo is home this holiday season to two dozen giant pandas, as well as a killer whale and a gargantuan octopus.Normally off the radar of Arkansas' largest zoo, these glow-in-the-dark creatures draw families and others to…

ROGERS — New this year at the Daisy Airgun Museum in downtown Rogers is an awe-inspiring sight that would have wowed 9-year-old Ralphie and his family in the holiday classic "A Christmas Story."Standing 25 feet tall outside the museum's…

Shine on the ultimate nighttime adventure with a bike ride along the Leopards Loop Glow Trail! Incorporated with glow-in-the-dark pebbles, it…

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Jeremy Reed Arkansas prosecutors say multiple videos were used to identify Jeremy Reed as a murder suspect. Authorities say he fled to Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE - UPDATE – According to the US Marshals Service,…

BENTONVILLE — As the 10th anniversary celebrations continue, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has plenty to brag about its phenomenal successes. The continued evolution of the museum also shows that there is no question of…

Two unidentified varieties of smallmouth bass. Photo courtesy of University of ArkansasAnglers looking for smallmouth bass may soon be able to identify where to locate specific species.What is happening: The Arkansas Game and Fish…

"A Christmas Carol" is on stage in Fayetteville. Photo courtesy of TheatreSquaredIf you're hungry for social interaction this season, there's plenty to do with a date or a group of besties. Christmas concerts for adults - Capture "The…

A civic sense of humor animates the headstone on display at the North Little Rock Heritage Center museum, housed in a former fire station built in 1895.Opened in 2014, the museum receives less attention than it deserves, given the…

Ambitious young university graduates are looking for an affordable home base where they can build their families and careers. Here's a place that might not (yet) be on their list: Arkansas.Over the past decade, coastal metros like New York…

STUTTGART - The quack will be back this weekend in the self-proclaimed rice and duck capital of the world, after pandemic precautions a year ago silenced one of Europe's oldest and most iconic festivals. Arkansas.Stuttgart's main street,…

Northwest ArkansasMap artwork by Rena OrtegaTravelers to the northwest corner of Arkansas will experience all the natural splendor—limestone cliffs, pristine lakes, deep forests—one would expect on a journey through the enchanting Ozarks.…

From picking pumpkins to traversing a giant corn maze, Farmland Adventures is a place to enjoy in Northwest Arkansas with your family and friends. SPRINGDALE, Ark. – From picking pumpkins to traversing a giant corn…