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Jul 2 2024

The Inaugural Arkansas Graveler Crosses the Finish Line

After a 6-day ride across Arkansas, gravel cyclists from 35 states crossed the finish for Ozark Foundation’s inaugural Arkansas Graveler View photos here. After six days, 366 miles and climbing over 25,000 feet of elevation, 250 cyclists...

Mar 11 2024

Arkansas State Parks enters agreement with AmeriCorps, Engage Arkansas, and Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation

Secretary Shea Lewis was joined by leaders for AmeriCorps, Engage Arkansas and the Arkansas Parks & Recreation Foundation gathered at Pinnacle Mountain State Park March 11 for the official signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding designed to create a framework for increased conservation programs and environmental activities in Arkansas.

Feb 11 2024

Southeast Tourism Society hosts Domestic Showcase in Little Rock, Arkansas

ATLANTA, GA (Feb 12) - Southeast Tourism Society (STS) is thrilled to announce that the 2024 Domestic Showcase will be hosted in Little Rock, Arkansas at the Statehouse Convention Center on March 20-23. This regional appointment-style marketplace...

Feb 7 2024

Filmmaker Jeff Nichols announced as keynote speaker at 2024 Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism

View photos here. Arkansas filmmaker Jeff Nichols will serve as the opening keynote speaker at the 50th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism, taking place Feb. 25-27 in Jonesboro. The opening session is titled "Natural State Storytelling...

Jan 29 2024

Arkansas film debuts in Atlanta

View photos here. Arkansas chefs and restaurants will be in the national spotlight during a new cinematic experience that aims to help people discover culinary artisans of the South on Jan. 31 in Atlanta. "A Southern Night at the Cinema” features...

Jan 18 2024

Visitor from France finds 7.46-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park

On Thursday, January 11, Julien Navas, of Paris, France, visited Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park for the first time. While there, he found a 7.46-carat diamond on the surface of the park’s 37.5-acre search area.

Jan 11 2024

Hanzlik, Trevino to be inducted into Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame

View photos here. Marcel Hanzlik and Karen Trevino will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during a noon luncheon on Feb. 26 during the 50th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference will be held in Jonesboro on...

Jan 4 2024

Finalists named for 2024 Arkansas Tourism Henry Awards

Winners to be announced February 27 The winners of the annual Henry Awards will be revealed on Tuesday, Feb. 27, during the 50th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism to be held in Jonesboro Feb. 25-27. These awards recognize outstanding...