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Petit Jean’s Mather Lodge Closed Temporarily: Cabins and Other Park Facilities Still Open

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The 24 guest rooms in Mather Lodge at Petit Jean State Park are closed temporarily beginning March 1, 2010, while repair and renovation work is underway on the exterior logs of this 1930s-era, CCC/Rustic-style park lodge constructed by the Civilian…[read further]

By Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism

Travelin’ the Arkansas Ozarks: Events Taking Place During March

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Dutch oven chefs are invited to the Cookin’ with Coals Cook-off on March 6 in Mammoth Spring. Cooking in the big cast iron pots begins at 10 a.m. with judging at 2 p.m. The public can sample the dishes after…[read further]

By Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism

Add to Your Outdoor Fun with a Quick and Usable Map

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Arkansas boasts a multitude of outdoor opportunities, but it does help to know where you are going. Maps are the thing here.

Downloadable maps of Arkansas wildlife management areas and lakes, the ones of the Arkansas Game and…[read further]

By Arkansas Game and Fish

Explore a World of Gardening During the Arkansas and Flower Garden Show

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The groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but now the perfect time to plan your spring garden.

“A World of Gardening” is the theme for the 19th annual Arkansas Flower and Garden Show. The show…[read further]

By University of Arkansas

Travelin’ the Ozarks: Events Taking Place During February

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Eureka Springs celebrates Fat Tuesday with the Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Extravaganza. The carnival is comprised of masquerade balls, costume contests, parades, pub krawls, and music. Many downtown venues will participate with special events on Feb. 4-7 and on Feb.…[read further]

By Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism

Central Arkansas Nature Center Highlights Downtown Little Rock Outdoors

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When looking for locations to explore nature in Arkansas, downtown Little Rock wouldn’t be on the top of most people’s list. In fact, it probably wouldn’t make the list at all. That would be a mistake …a big mistake. Right…[read further]

By Guest Contributor

Travelin’ the Ozarks: Events Taking Place During January

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Each year, approximately 100 bald eagles migrate to the Bull Shoals area. On Jan. 8-9 during Eagle Awareness Weekend, the Bull Shoals-White River State Park in Bull Shoals will offer activities centered on this national symbol. Events will include lake…[read further]

By Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism

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