Arkansas and Missouri Railroad -- Scenic rail excursions through the Boston Mountains take place aboard restored passenger cars that travel over three high trestles and through the 1882 Winslow tunnel, which is more than 1,700 feet long and the highest railroad pass between the Rockies and the Appalachians. Passenger excursions are offered from…[more]

A new passport program encourages everyone to explore Missouri state parks while engaging in healthy exercise, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Through the Trail of the Month: Passport to Health, walkers and hikers can take advantage of the many trails in Missouri state parks and historic sites for fun, adventure and exercise while earning rewards.

This year’s program will run from May 1 through Oct.…[more]

Join Dickerson Park Zoo Sunday, May 13, for Mother’s Day. All mothers receive free zoo admission. Nixa Hardware and Seed and Friends of the Zoo are giving a free bedding plant to the first 500 mothers.

Mothers can enter a gift basket drawing, and signs throughout the zoo will draw attention to the 2007 animal mothers. FOZ-member moms will receive a 20-percent discount on home décor and jewelry…[more]

The Arkansas Archeological Survey and Arkansas Archeological Society will cosponsor a Training Program in Archaeology June 9-24, 2007, at the Jones Mill Site (3HS28) in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.

The annual Training Program and excavation has been conducted at various sites throughout Arkansas since 1972. The 2007 Training Program will be an investigation of Archaic Period novaculite stone tool manufacture and exchange. The Jones Mill Site, which is…[more]

Douse Dad during seven wet and wild games at the Father’s Day Splash and Spray on Sunday, Jun. 17 at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House.

Dress to get soaked and enjoy the family fun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! “Get Batty” with a game of Whiffle ball using water balloons, or try doing the “Lily Pad Hop” without spilling water from a plate.

Despite…[more]

Wilson’s Creek NB welcomes Suzanne and Jim to the battlefield’s first 2007 Arts-in-the-Parkconcert series. This is our third year to present Arts-in-the-Park for our visitors to enjoy. Suzanne and Jim are among the rare musical artists who explore new directions by looking back into the roots of Americana Music and lore. The husband…[more]

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get an up-close look at the ruby-throated hummingbird. You will have four opportunities this summer to join researcher Lanny Chambers at Onondaga Cave State Park near Leasburg as he captures and studies these fascinating little flying machines. On May 5, July 7, Aug. 4 and Sept. 1,…[more]

In recognition of the positive economic, social and cultural impact of the travel and tourism industry, Arkansas will celebrate May 12 - 20 as See Arkansas Week/National Tourism Week, and Monday, May 14, as Arkansas Tourist Appreciation Day for the travelers who actually make that impact happen.

In 2006, more than 23 million visitors traveled in Arkansas, spending an estimated $5 billion, which generated nearly $283 million in…[more]

The Harrison Convention & Visitors Bureau and Harrison Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the 17th Annual Crawdad Days Music Festival May 18-19, 2007. The Festival has found a new home this year as it moves from the Historic Harrison Square to the shores of Lake Harrison.

Craig Campbell, Chairman…[more]

Did you help count tarantulas in 2004? Did you look for native bumblebees in 2005 and 2006? Do you enjoy observing nature? Then you could be a citizen scientist and we need you! The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission ANHC) brought citizen-science to a state-wide audience with the Arkansas Tarantula Survey and…[more]