by Karin Huffman | Jun 10, 2026 | Travel Tips
Think Arkansas history is boring? Pocahontas is here to prove otherwise. Perched above the Black River on a limestone bluff, Pocahontas has been collecting stories, legends, and larger-than-life characters since 1827. What began as a small settlement called Bettis...
by Karin Huffman | Jun 10, 2026 | Travel Tips
Just a short drive southwest of Batesville, the quiet community of Jamestown offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into Arkansas history paired with some of the region’s best outdoor recreation. Tucked into the hills of Independence County, Jamestown may be small...
by Karin Huffman | Jun 10, 2026 | Travel Tips
The Fulton County Freedom Festival will be held July 2, 3, and 4, 2026, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Salem. The three-day celebration will feature free admission, a carnival each evening, and a variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment...
by Karin Huffman | Jun 5, 2026 | Travel Tips
Get ready for one of Arkansas’s sweetest summer traditions as the 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival returns July 23–25 with two full days of concerts, contests, family fun, food trucks, and world-famous Cave City watermelon. What began decades ago as a hometown...
by Karin Huffman | Jun 4, 2026 | Travel Tips
POWHATAN, Ark. – Lake Charles State Park will offer a free fishing derby on Saturday, June 13, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the park, 3705 Highway 25, Powhatan. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at the swim beach parking lot. Fishing is fun...
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...
