Featured Photo by Visit Rogers, AR Arkansas Mountain Biking Near The White River and Beaver Lake Northwestern Arkansas is slowly becoming a mountain biker’s haven, with new designated areas and trails popping up throughout the region. Mountain biking is the perfect way for anyone to get out and enjoy the weather and outdoors. The trails are designated by difficulty and skill level, allowing for beginners and advanced riders alike to enjoy a ride. You can find trails with rails, rocky ledges, steep slopes, extended grades, creek crossings and varied terrain, among other types, and check out ..read more

Featured Photo by DeGray Lake Resort State Park Beautiful Lake Resorts In The Ouachita River Valley During the warmer months of the year, the best way to beat the heat is to get out on the water. Whether you’re hitting the river, lake, or ocean, it’s hard to go wrong as long as you’re soaking up some sunshine with family and friends. While traveling to a beautiful resort in a faraway country may be a great way to have a fun summer vacation on the water, these trips can be both costly and time-consuming to plan. If you’re looking to hit the water a little closer to home this summer, there a ..read more

Photo by Arkansas State Tourism   Hiking In Little Rock: 5 Best Hiking Trails Off The River Road! Little Rock, AR If you’re traveling on the Great River Road in Arkansas, taking a detour to the state capital might not seem worth the drive. Located 98 miles off the Mississippi River, driving to Little Rock will require a little more time, but the attractions of The Natural State capital make up for the extra miles. Among the variety of restaurants, museums, and other attractions, one great reason to visit Little Rock is the abundance of hiking trails and excursions the area has to offe ..read more

Featured photo by Arkansas State Tourism 4 Ways To Spend A Weekend In Mississippi River State Park! Marianna, AR Marianna, Arkansas is a small Delta city about 50 miles southwest of West Memphis. But Marianna is much more than that. Nearby the L’Anguille River, the Saint Francis River, the Mississippi River, Bear Creek Lake, and the Saint Francis National Forest, Marianna can be considered somewhat of a hub for outdoor recreation, encouraging visitors and locals to explore Arkansas outdoors all year long. A great place to get your share of the great outdoors is at Mississippi River State P ..read more

Featured Photo by RJA1988 5 Fun Attractions Within Driving Distance of the Arkansas River! The Arkansas River is the second longest tributary of the Mississippi River. Originating from the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, it flows southeast, passing by Fort Smith and Little Rock in Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River is popular for its boating, water skiing, and fishing. The number of locks and dams on the river provides access to some of the best fishing spots in the country. However, for those who are not the biggest enthusiast of fishing, there are many attrac ..read more

Featured Photo by Visit Rogers, AR Arkansas Mountain Biking Near The White River and Beaver Lake Northwestern Arkansas is slowly becoming a mountain biker’s haven, with new designated areas and trails popping up throughout the region. Mountain biking is the perfect way for anyone to get out and enjoy the weather and outdoors. The trails are designated by difficulty and skill level, allowing for beginners and advanced riders alike to enjoy a ride. You can find trails with rails, rocky ledges, steep slopes, extended grades, creek crossings and varied terrain, among other types, and check out ..read more

Featured Photo Courtesy of King Biscuit Blues Festival King Biscuit’s 35th Blues Festival In Helena, AR kingbiscuitfestival.com The 2021 King Biscuit Blues Festival is an opportunity to come home and connect to tradition, history and community through storied acts and stirring and uplifting performances of the blues. Held in early fall, this outdoor, multi-stage event features four days of continuous music and festivities promoting local and well-known blues artists and historic Helena, Arkansas. The event celebrates coming together and connecting while being taken away by the music in a ci ..read more

Photo by Arkansas State Tourism   Hiking In Little Rock: 5 Best Hiking Trails Off The River Road! Little Rock, AR If you’re traveling on the Great River Road in Arkansas, taking a detour to the state capital might not seem worth the drive. Located 98 miles off the Mississippi River, driving to Little Rock will require a little more time, but the attractions of The Natural State capital make up for the extra miles. Among the variety of restaurants, museums, and other attractions, one great reason to visit Little Rock is the abundance of hiking trails and excursions the area has to offe ..read more

Featured Photo by RJA1988 5 Fun Attractions Within Driving Distance of the Arkansas River! The Arkansas River is the second longest tributary of the Mississippi River. Originating from the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, it flows southeast, passing by Fort Smith and Little Rock in Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River is popular for its boating, water skiing, and fishing. The number of locks and dams on the river provides access to some of the best fishing spots in the country. However, for those who are not the biggest enthusiast of fishing, there are many attrac ..read more

Image by Arkansas State Tourism 5 Things To Do While Exploring Crowley Ridge State Park! Paragould, AR Head 10 miles west of Paragould, Arkansas, and you’ll arrive at one of the finest state parks in the state, Crowley Ridge State Park. Located on Crowley’s Ridge, stretching from southeastern Missouri into Arkansas and down to the Mississippi River at Helena, this state park is full of scenic views, camping and lodging facilities, and plenty of opportunities for recreational fun in the great Arkansas outdoors. If you’re on the hunt for a weekend of outdoor fun for all ages, this is where y ..read more