Ozark National Forest has about 1.2 million acres located in the Ozark Mountains in northern Arkansas. A few of many highlights in this National Forest are Mount Magazine Scenic Byway offering beautiful, scenic overlooks of the Arkansas River Valley, Blanchard Springs Caverns, and many campgrounds including Horsehead Lake and Cove Lake campgrounds offering…[more]

A rare 1908 Sears Runabout has been donated by a Hot Springs family to the Museum of Automobiles, located on Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton.

Introduced in the summer of 1908, this roadster features a two-cylinder engine, 14 horsepower, friction disc transmission, Schebler float feed carburetor, and under-seat gravity-feed fuel tank. Sold by Sears Roebuck & Company of Chicago, Ill. via catalog, it was delivered by rail at…[more]

The Aerospace Education Center, Little Rock Zoo and the Museum of Discovery announce the arrival of the “Family Fun Pass” - one ticket to four attractions at one low price. The attractions include the IMAX Theater, Episphere Digital Dome, Little Rock Zoo and Museum of Discovery.

“It was our goal to showcase all of the family-oriented non-profitattractions in Little Rock,” said Jennifer Forrest, Director of Marketing for the…[more]

Each year, approximately 100 bald eagles migrate to the Bull Shoals area. On Jan. 4-5 during Eagle Awareness Weekend, the Bull Shoals-White River State Park will offer activities centered around this national symbol. Events will include lake and river tours, guided bird walks, guest speakers, live bird demonstrations, kids’ activities and live entertainment.…[more]

Highway 7 in Arkansas is noted as one of the most scenic in the Ozarks. One reason is the Buffalo River Canyon, also referred to as the Arkansas Grand Canyon or the Grand Canyon of the Ozarks.

The view from atop Scenic Point at the summit of Mount Judea, about 5 miles south of Jasper, Arkansas, is breathtaking. This panorama stretches 50 miles across and visitors overlook around…[more]

For those Arkansans expecting friends or relatives for the holidays, The Arkansas State Welcome Centers can help you plan a local outing or overnight trip. Day trip itineraries prepared by the Welcome Centers provide free, great ideas for hosts and visitors so you can relax and enjoy being together without the burden of planning entertainment.[more]

The Southern Living “Sarasen Bluff” Idea House in Hot Springs is a highlight not to be missed on the 2007 Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights. It presents a once-in-a-lifetime occasion to see this state-of-the-art dream home – featured in the August 2007 edition of the magazine – decked out in holiday finery for the season.

The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism strings together 68 communities in the…[more]

Outdoor recreation, river preservation, and environmental education are the emphasis of Cossatot River State Park–Natural Area, which is also the location of the latest geocache placed for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism “Cache in with The Natural State” program.

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt, where people use Global…[more]

LITTLE ROCK, Ark – City officials are asking you to join them in Little Rock for breathtaking foliage, harvest celebrations, haunted museums, historical home tours, cultural attractions, flavorful dining and more this holiday season. 

The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) officially kicked off the beginning of the capital city’s 2007 holiday season this week with the launch of http://www.HolidaysInLittleRock.com, a one-stop, online information source for…[more]

MORRILTON, AR—Previously open only to groups, the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton has opened a new lodge, expanded its dining facility, and enhanced its programs for individuals and families.

The late Winthrop Rockefeller was a two-term governor of Arkansas and generous philanthropist to the state. His legacy is one of innovation and public policy with an emphasis in arts and education. His vision can…[more]