by Karin Huffman | Jun 2, 2026 | Travel Tips
(POWHATAN, Ark.) – Powhatan Historic State Park will host a community Lawn Bowling program on Saturday, June 6 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Join park staff to learn how to play lawn bowling, one of George Washington’s favorite outdoor games. There is no set time to...
by Karin Huffman | May 27, 2026 | Travel Tips
Need a getaway where the hardest decision of the day is “river trip or folk music?” Then it might be time to park it at Blue Sky RV Park located at 20843 Highway 5 in Mountain View. Just minutes from the White River and the music-filled streets of Mountain View, this...
by Cathy Drew | May 26, 2026 | Travel Tips
Lyon College to Host ‘The Fiction Lab’ Summer Writing Camp June 15-19 BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Lyon College will host “The Fiction Lab,” a summer writing camp designed for middle and high school students interested in storytelling, creativity and fiction writing June...
by Karin Huffman | May 25, 2026 | Travel Tips
When bestselling author John Grisham published Calico Joe in 2012, he introduced millions of readers to a name that already held a special place in Arkansas history. The novel tells the story of Joe Castle, a gifted baseball player affectionately known as “Calico...
by Karin Huffman | May 24, 2026 | Travel Tips
Walnut Ridge is a town where music history, small-town charm, and meaningful experiences come together in a way that feels both welcoming and memorable. Many visitors first discover Walnut Ridge through its connection to music history. In 1964, a young band called The...
by Karin Huffman | May 23, 2026 | Travel Tips
Downtown Newport is getting ready to come alive in a big way this June, and it’s the perfect time to experience a community where history, creativity, and small-town energy all meet along the White River corridor. Once known as a vital railroad and river town, Newport...
