http://freshare.net/article/ en bobk@freshare.net Copyright 2013 2013-05-17T15:38:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/fall_foliage_in_mid_missouri_expected_to_be_colorful/ http://freshare.net/article/fall_foliage_in_mid_missouri_expected_to_be_colorful/#When:20:38:00Z Fall foliage in mid-Missouri is expected to peak during the week of Oct. 14, according to University of Missouri forestry professor Stephen G. Pallardy. Sugar maples along Missouri’s rivers, hills and bluffs will burst with vibrant color this year despite the severe drought, Pallardy said. Generally, fall color may reach its height earlier in northern parts of the… Pursuits, Destinations, Missouri Destinations 2012-10-11T20:38:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/arkansas_fall_foliage_updates_now_available/ http://freshare.net/article/arkansas_fall_foliage_updates_now_available/#When:01:42:01Z Autumn is officially here which means the red, gold, bronze, orange and burgundy of fall foliage isn’t too far away. One of the most eagerly-awaited travel times in The Natural State, this glorious season offers loads of special activities and gorgeous views statewide. Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2012-10-05T01:42:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/fall_foliage_when_should_we_expect_to_see_autumns_bright_colors/ http://freshare.net/article/fall_foliage_when_should_we_expect_to_see_autumns_bright_colors/#When:18:40:00Z Autumn has arrived in Arkansas and with it crisper air and cooler temperatures. It’s a very busy time as well with travelers visiting the Natural State to view the vibrant fall colors. But this year’s harsh summer drought and severe temperatures have some wondering if we’ll see a great display of turning leaves this year. Bob Byers, Associate… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2012-09-25T18:40:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/cool_off_this_summer_in_an_arkansas_swimming_hole/ http://freshare.net/article/cool_off_this_summer_in_an_arkansas_swimming_hole/#When:21:53:00Z Let’s face it…it’s hot outside. What can be a better way to cool off than splashing the summer heat away at the “ol swimmin’ hole?” There are plenty of great swimming holes in The Natural State—places to take in the scenery, keep the heat at bay and become a kid at heart again no matter what one’s age.… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2012-06-28T21:53:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/staycations_remain_in_the_summer_forecast_for_2012/ http://freshare.net/article/staycations_remain_in_the_summer_forecast_for_2012/#When:12:29:00Z High gas prices are keeping vacation travel on a short leash this year, according to a pair of surveys; but there are ways consumers can make the most of the rest of their vacation dollars, said Laura Connerly, assistant professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Survey results released last month by American Express found… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2012-06-21T12:29:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/onsc_offers_march_programs_for_adults_and_families/ http://freshare.net/article/onsc_offers_march_programs_for_adults_and_families/#When:19:45:01Z The Ozark Natural Science Center near Huntsville, Arkansas has several programs in store for interested adults and families. The center is located about 3 miles off Highway 23 in the McIlroy Madison County Wildlife, between Huntsville and Eureka Springs. The center hosts educational,… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2012-03-09T19:45:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/buffalo_national_river_40th_anniversary_microsite_launched_on_arkansascom/ http://freshare.net/article/buffalo_national_river_40th_anniversary_microsite_launched_on_arkansascom/#When:14:18:00Z On March 1, 1972, Arkansas’s Buffalo River was named the first national river in the United States. The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism celebrates this important anniversary with a new interactive section dedicated to the river and its visitors. The new section features an interactive map that shows the river and all of its landings, along with… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2012-03-02T14:18:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/crystal_bridges_art_museum/ http://freshare.net/article/crystal_bridges_art_museum/#When:22:27:00Z Featuring a story about an art museum may seem unusual for an outdoors website, but Crystal Bridges is anything but typical for an art museum. Designed to blend into the 120 acres of wooded grounds on which it is built, the museum is surrounded by creek-fed ponds, woods and wetlands. A generous measure of glass brings nature into view throughout… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2012-02-07T22:27:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/bell_slough_nature_trail_provides_calm_with_wildlife_bonuses/ http://freshare.net/article/bell_slough_nature_trail_provides_calm_with_wildlife_bonuses/#When:21:54:00Z A handy and no-cost prescription for relaxing, for letting tensions, worries and headaches fade away, is to visit the Kenny Vernon Nature Trail at Bell slough Wildlife Management Area. It begins nearly in the shadow of busy Interstate 40, yet a few strides along the easy path, the noise fades. Nature takes the front seat, and… Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2012-02-02T21:54:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/who_will_find_the_30000th_diamond_at_crater_of_diamonds_state_park/ http://freshare.net/article/who_will_find_the_30000th_diamond_at_crater_of_diamonds_state_park/#When:17:27:00Z Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro is set to celebrate two big milestones this year.  March 15th marks 40 years since the site’s creation as an Arkansas state park… and sometime soon, the 30,000th diamond found since the park’s opening will be unearthed. The latest count of diamonds found at the park is 29,934—just 66 short of… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2012-01-27T17:27:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/rockwoods_reservations_maple_sugar_festival_unlocks_the_secret_sweets_of_tr/ http://freshare.net/article/rockwoods_reservations_maple_sugar_festival_unlocks_the_secret_sweets_of_tr/#When:14:33:00Z Winter may not be everybody’s favorite time of year, but many might be surprised to learn that trees are actually pretty sweet on it. For about six weeks, from mid-January to the end of February, Mother Nature cooks up her own sweet treat within sugar maple trees as the sap begins to flow, ready to be tapped for… Pursuits, Destinations, Missouri Destinations 2012-01-18T14:33:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/2011_a_successful_year_for_diamond_hunters_at_the_crater_of_diamonds_state_/ http://freshare.net/article/2011_a_successful_year_for_diamond_hunters_at_the_crater_of_diamonds_state_/#When:16:11:01Z Looking back over the past 12 months, the year 2011 has been a successful one for the park visitors who have hunted for diamonds in the 37 ½-acre search area at Arkansas’s diamond site, the Crater of Diamonds State Park. According to Park Superintendent Justin Dorsey, over 500 diamonds have been found by visitors this year. Of this year’s diamond… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2011-12-21T16:11:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/january_events_taking_place_in_the_arkansas_ozarks1/ http://freshare.net/article/january_events_taking_place_in_the_arkansas_ozarks1/#When:21:52:00Z Spend a day learning how to cook winter comfort foods such as simple stews, ham and beans, cornbread, dried fruit cobblers, Ozark pudding and Skillet cake on Jan. 7 at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View. These dishes made up the staple meals for early homesteaders in the Ozarks, and this hands-on workshop will teach you the skills… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2011-12-08T21:52:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/december_events_taking_place_in_the_arkansas_ozarks1/ http://freshare.net/article/december_events_taking_place_in_the_arkansas_ozarks1/#When:14:49:01Z Join the staff of the Randolph County Museum in Pocahontas for an “Old Time Christmas” on Dec. 1. Held in conjunction with the town’s annual Christmas parade, the evening is a fundraiser for the museum. Chili, soup and baked goods are available for purchase. There is also live music and a silent auction. For details contact the museum at 870-892-4056.… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2011-11-10T14:49:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/november_events_taking_place_in_the_arkansas_ozarks1/ http://freshare.net/article/november_events_taking_place_in_the_arkansas_ozarks1/#When:14:20:00Z Eureka Springs’ 64th annual Folk Fest is Nov. 4-5. On Friday night, enjoy music in the Barefoot Ballroom at the Basin Park Hotel. The cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. On Saturday, the Folk Parade rolls through the historic downtown. There is an art show and crafts demonstration in Basin Spring Park, and an arts and… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2011-10-27T14:20:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/fall_color_depends_on_where_you_are/ http://freshare.net/article/fall_color_depends_on_where_you_are/#When:11:01:00Z Maples, gums, sumac and ash trees are taking the lead as leaf peeping season approaches in Arkansas, but in some drought-ridden areas, the usual reds and golds may be absent because trees shed leaves early to conserve water, according to the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Colors are just beginning to change around the state and… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2011-10-13T11:01:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/powder_valley_celebrates_20th_anniversary_with_special_events_oct_22/ http://freshare.net/article/powder_valley_celebrates_20th_anniversary_with_special_events_oct_22/#When:10:48:00Z The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is holding a special day of activities on Saturday, Oct. 22, to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The nature center first opened in October 1991. Its year-long anniversary celebration will culminate on Saturday with activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public… Pursuits, Destinations, Missouri Destinations 2011-10-13T10:48:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/mdc_predicts_good_fall_color_in_ozarks/ http://freshare.net/article/mdc_predicts_good_fall_color_in_ozarks/#When:16:43:00Z Each October, as summer’s warmth ebbs and Missourians unpack sweaters, the Show-Me State’s forests kindle leafy fires to usher in autumn. This year, the fires will burn brightest in the Ozarks. Poets wax eloquent about the impending season of splendor, while scientists focus on the interaction of weather and pigments. Most of us just want to know where… Pursuits, Destinations, Missouri Destinations 2011-10-04T16:43:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/missouris_fall_colors/ http://freshare.net/article/missouris_fall_colors/#When:21:25:00Z The Missouri Department of Conservation website provides updates to fall colors as autumn creeps across the state. Little color is evident right now across the Ozarks region, but a few areas further north are beginning to display autumn brilliance. According to the site, sycamores and bald cypress are getting a yellow cast around Lake of… Pursuits, Destinations, Missouri Destinations 2011-09-28T21:25:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/arkansas_fall_color_reports_now_available/ http://freshare.net/article/arkansas_fall_color_reports_now_available/#When:15:57:00Z It’s that time of year again. The anticipation started back during the heat of summer. Thursday, Sept. 22, brings the first of Arkansas’s fall foliage reports, which will be posted on Arkansas.com. Just look for the cluster of orange, yellow and russet leaves. A group of spotters around the state keep the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism updated on… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2011-09-23T15:57:00-06:00