More Iowa Trumpeter Swans to Move to Holla Bend Refuge | freshare.netArkansas Wildlife Officer Wins NWTF Award | freshare.netFireplace or Wood Stove Ashes Can Benefit Garden | freshare.netWood Duck Box Workshop Set for Lake Charles State Park | freshare.netTravelin’ the Ozarks: Events Taking Place During February | freshare.netPrivate Land the Key to Forest Health | freshare.netTrees Bear Watching for Ice Storm | freshare.netAlgae, Brine Shrimp and Tilapia Make Biofuel Recipe | freshare.netRECALL: Summit Treestands Recalls Brackets Due to Fall Hazard | freshare.netWater is Everywhere, What’s a Farmer To Do? | freshare.netPlanning is Essential for Pond Management | freshare.netCentral Arkansas Nature Center Highlights Downtown Little Rock Outdoors | freshare.netOuachita National Forest Travel Plan Goes Into Effect in the Spring | freshare.netParents: Watch for Frostnip or Frostbite When Kids Play in Cold Weather | freshare.netEnvironmental Change Impacts Oklahoma Rivers | freshare.netExtreme Cold: What to do if You’re Stranded | freshare.netOklahoma Wheat Freeze Injury Mostly Cosmetic | freshare.netWinter Chores Abundant in Home Fruit Plantings | freshare.netGreat Backyard Bird Count Begins Feb. 12 | freshare.netStudy Suggests Theory for Insect Colonies as ‘Superorganisms’ | freshare.netTeachers: Sign Up Students for Youth Outdoor Expo | freshare.netFine Money Goes Back to County Where Collected | freshare.netHelp is Available for Improving Wildlife Habitat | freshare.netGators Breathe Like Birds | freshare.netMountain Fork River to Welcome 40,000 Trout in Next Three Months | freshare.netCreativity to Benefit Wildlife at NatureWorks Art Show | freshare.netLearning the Hot Topics of Prescribed Burning at OSU | freshare.netCommercial Tree, Fruit Workshop Set for February 16 | freshare.netAs in Humans, Sleep Solidifies a Bird’s Memories | freshare.netAGFC Intern Program Deadline is Feb. 12 | freshare.netIce Dams on the Roof Can Damage Your Home | freshare.netVolunteers Needed to Help Stabilize Two Eleven Pt. Ranger District Historic Structures | freshare.netSeeing the Forest Through the Trees and Seeing the Trees Through the Leaves | freshare.netOklahoma Forestry Conducting Inventory in Eight Eastern Counties | freshare.netRemember Safety When Using Portable Ladders | freshare.netRun-In with Wild Hog Underscores Safety First with ATV | freshare.net2010-11 Waterfowl Stamp Artwork Selected | freshare.netCan a Drop of Water Cause Sunburn or Fire? | freshare.netNow is Prime Time to Watch Oklahoma’s Wintering Eagles | freshare.netHow Plants ‘Feel’ the Temperature Rise | freshare.netOklahoma-Grown Seedlings Available Online | freshare.netCan Golfers Blame the Grass? | freshare.netSmooth Hydrangea, Globeflower, Fringeflower Must-Hhaves for 2010 | freshare.netFrom Crickets to Whales, Animal Calls Have Something in Common | freshare.netAGFC Wildlife Officers Spend Christmas Saving Lives | freshare.netOutdoor Oklahoma Readers’ Photos Wanted for “Readers Photography Showcase” Issue | freshare.netMU Expert Recommends Precautions to Avoid Frozen Pipes | freshare.netElderly at Special Risk During Frigid Weather | freshare.netWild Game Food Safety Tips | freshare.netWildlife Officers Charge Hunters with Up to 50 Violations | freshare.netAGFC Wants Your Input on the Agency’s Future Direction | freshare.netBlue Moon on New Year’s Eve | freshare.netNatural Resources Conference Focuses on “Purposeful Risk Taking” | freshare.netEagle Events Planned at Pinnacle Mountain and Bull Shoals State Parks | freshare.netTrout Fishing at Tulsa Urban Pond Provides Family Winter Entertainment | freshare.netTime to Apply for Wildlife Conservation Funding | freshare.netDunklin Receives Conservationist Award | freshare.netPublic Input Meetings Scheduled Around Arkansas | freshare.netRaising Bluegill for Food Markets | freshare.netPublic Forests Managed for Ecological Diversity, Recreation | freshare.netConservation Areas Threatened Nationally by Housing Development | freshare.netMystery of Golden Ratio Explained | freshare.netWinter Bird Feeder Survey Offers Chance to Help Conservation | freshare.netFrom the Stand to the Yard: Real Christmas Tree Transplants | freshare.netNative-Plant Landscaping Workshop Offered in Rolla, MO | freshare.netAssistance Available for Landowners Looking to Increase Habitat | freshare.netKnow How to Use Your Generator Safely This Winter | freshare.netKeeping the Tradition Alive with Real Christmas Trees | freshare.netMissouri Sets Two-Year Precipitation Record with 106 Inches, More Possible | freshare.netTravelin’ the Ozarks: Events Taking Place During January | freshare.netPopular “Missouri Master Wildlifer” Program Starts in Bolivar Jan. 18 | freshare.netForget the Myths, Poinsettias are Not Poisonous | freshare.netLittle Rock Nature Center Wins Awards for Design | freshare.netWinter Removal of Bagworms Key to Spring Control | freshare.netAmaryllis Can Rebloom for Use Next Year | freshare.netKiller Catfish? Venomous Species Surprisingly Common | freshare.netEthanol-Powered Vehicles Generate More Ozone than Gas-Powered Ones | freshare.netElectronic Waste is a Fast-Growing Problem | freshare.netOSU Soil Scientist Tyson Ochsner Earns National Recognition | freshare.netArkansasKids.com Has a Whole New Look | freshare.netTemporary Telephone Interviewers Needed by OK Wildlife Conservation | freshare.net2009 Endangered Species Postcards Feature Upland Wildlife | freshare.netDonated Christmas Trees Get Second Life as Fish Habitat | freshare.netThe 2009 Geminid Meteor Shower | freshare.netNew State-Record Brown Trout is Big, but Bigger Ones Might Still Swim in Lake Taneycomo | freshare.netCatfish With Reward Tags Stocked in Several Waters | freshare.netIncreasing Deer Population Leads to Ornamental and Garden Plant Damage | freshare.netAccidental Poisonings More Abundant During the Holiday Season | freshare.netCorps Warning Anglers of Releases from Greers Ferry Dam | freshare.netDual Personalities: Not All ‘Daddy Longlegs’ Are Spiders | freshare.netTime to Order and Plant Fruit and Nut Trees, Small Fruits | freshare.netQuail Habitat Restoration Assistance Available | freshare.netCan’t Wait for Spring? Bring an Amaryllis Inside | freshare.netBottomland Habitat Restored at Eufaula Wildlife Management Area | freshare.netHoliday Greenery Needs Care | freshare.netChimney Flue Should Be Cleaned During Wood-Burning Season | freshare.netTake Back Event in Marshfield Provides Proper Disposal for Unused Prescription Medicine | freshare.netTrumpeter Swan Reports Needed from Arkansas Observers | freshare.netCommitment to Diverse Habitats Guides Forest Management on Conservation Areas | freshare.netRural America More Prosperous Than Expected | freshare.net

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Travelin’ the Ozarks: Events Taking Place During February 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. 16, the day of Mardi Gras. The Eureka Gras Mardi… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 02/02/10
Travelin’ the Ozarks: Events Taking Place During January 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 and river tours, guided bird walks, guest speakers, live bird… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 12/17/09
ArkansasKids.com Has a Whole New Look ArkansasKids.com, the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism’s Web site for kids and families, has undergone a complete redesign. The original 2001 site was initially geared towards parents to help plan family trips, find activities for their children and to assist with Arkansas history classes. “The new Web page is… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 12/15/09
Travelin’ the Arkansas Ozarks: Events Taking Place During December The Victorian town of Eureka Springs celebrates the holiday season with numerous events and twinkling decorations. Some of the festivities offered this year include the 42nd annual Silver Tea at the Crescent Hotel on Dec. 3. The annual Christmas Parade will be Dec. 4 along Spring Street with the annual… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 11/20/09
Guided Hikes Now Offered On and Off the Beaten Path in the Ozarks If you like hiking, but don’t know where to go, don’t like deciphering guidebooks, or don’t have someone to hike with, a new business called On and Off the Beaten Path offers tours to address those issues. The tours consist of guided hikes in the Ozark National Forest and Buffalo… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 11/20/09
Travelin’ the Ozarks: Events Taking Place During November Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View offers two distinct events the second weekend in November. The Fall Bluegrass Festival will be Nov. 12-14 and is sponsored by the Mountain View Bluegrass Association. Visit http://www.mountainview-bluegrass.com for a list of performers. All concerts will be held in the auditorium. The… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 11/09/09
World War II Bomber to Visit Northwest Arkansas The B-17 “Aluminum Overcast,” an American heavy bomber aircraft, will be available for tours and rides on Oct. 27 and 28 at the Arkansas Air Museum in Fayetteville. “There’s only four left in the world, and it’s a real piece of history,” said Warren Jones, executive director of the air… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 10/22/09
Recent Rainfall Provides Opportunity for Fall Floating in the Ozarks Recent rainfall is providing a unique opportunity in the Ozarks region of Arkansas – fall floating. Water levels high enough for canoeing or kayaking in the fall are rare. But, accumulations of over seven inches of rain in the Ozarks during the last week make this weekend prime for canoeing… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 09/25/09
Chainsaw Wood Carver Attracting Visitors in Downtown Alpena At a new shop located on the main drag of Alpena, the vrrrrmm, vrrrrmm, vrrrrmm of a chainsaw pierces the air and then hums into a chunk of wood as Kay Jackson carves one of her works of art. Wood chips slice through the scent of sawdust and campfire. The… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 09/14/09
Travelin’ the Ozarks: Events Taking Place During September The 85th annual Randolph County Fair and Livestock Show will be held at the Fairgrounds in Pocahontas on Sept. 1-5. The fair kicks off Tuesday evening with a parade and offers exhibits, concessions, cattle judging, livestock, a rodeo, and carnival rides. For more information phone 870-892-3202. ***************************************** Searcy’s Performing Arts… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 09/02/09
Travelin’ the Arkansas Ozarks: Events Taking Place During August The quaint Ozark town of Calico Rock is offering an After Hours event the second Friday of every month now through Oct. 9. Stores will remain open on Main Street from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be music, and arts and crafts. For more information, visit http://www.calicorocket.org or… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 07/24/09
Travelin’ Central Arkansas: Events Taking Place During August Conway will host the 12th Annual First Security Kids’ Triathlon Aug. 8 at the Farris Center on the University of Central Arkansas campus. This fun event is just for kids ages six to 15 and emphasizes good health, self-esteem and self-confidence. The triathlon is composed of swimming, biking and running.… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 07/24/09
Crystal Bridges Multi-Use Trail Now Open Leading bicyclists and pedestrians through the canopy of a hardwood forest, a new multi-use trail in Bentonville will provide a view of the construction of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and a link to the city trail system. The Crystal Bridges Trail, a 10-foot-wide, hard surface trail, opened Friday,… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 07/20/09
New CD Highlights Arkansas Stories in Song Singer-songwriter Jim Hightower writes and records songs about Arkansas. He has just finished a new recording, More Arkansas Stories in Song, set to be available in Arkansas State Park gift shops by mid June. “I like to think of my music as old time, down home, real life stories of… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 06/03/09
Devil’s Den State Park Closes Caves Many outdoor enthusiasts visit Devil’s Den State Park with the express purpose of exploring one or more of its many caves and crevices. Most of the park’s caves are crevices associated with a unique sandstone crevice area, the largest such area in the U.S. Two of the park’s lesser-known caves,… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 05/27/09
Hobbs State Park- Conservation Area Visitor Center Grand Opening The Arkansas state park system’s largest state park, 12,045-acre Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area east of Rogers, lies between Beaver Lake to the north and War Eagle Creek to the south. The park stretches across a part of Benton County southeast of Beaver Lake and extends into Madison and Carroll counties.… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 05/20/09
Breaking News: Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls Spring rains have made the already picturesque waterfalls in The Natural State even better photo opportunities. The 96-foot Cedar Falls, located at Petit Jean State Park, is cascading into Cedar Creek with a mighty roar, and the various falls around the Buffalo National River are just a few of the… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 05/18/09
Visitor Finds 2.35-Carat White Diamond One of the best times to look for diamonds at the Crater of Diamonds State Park, Arkansas’s diamond site, is after a rainfall. Since diamonds in the rough feel like they have an oily film around them, rainfall at the park washes the soil away from gems located near the… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 05/18/09
Wakarusa Coming to Arkansas “Waka! Waka! Just got my tickets! Whoo Hoo!” Comments like these are posted on the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival Facebook site as music fans from near and far show their excitement for the festival that is now less than 30 days away. Thousands of people from the region and… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 05/15/09
Arkansas Celebrating Tourism Week May 9 - 17 In recognition of the positive economic, social, and cultural impact of the travel and tourism industry, Arkansas will celebrate May 9 - 17 as Tourism Week. Monday, May 11, will be celebrated as Arkansas Tourist Appreciation Day in honor of the travelers who actually make that impact happen. In 2008,… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 05/08/09
5.75-Carat White Diamond Found at Crater of Diamonds This week’s vacation had started off on a disappointing note for Mike Burns of Arab, Alabama, who planned to devote his week off as a delivery driver from work to enjoying his new hobby of prospecting and treasure hunting. After driving out to Colorado to prospect at a particular site… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 04/29/09
Travelin’ Arkansas:  Places to Go, Things to Do in February Places to Go and Things to Do in February in the Natural State: The Eddie Mae Herron Center and Museum in Pocahontas will host special Black History Month activities throughout February. Events include hog butchering, quilting, food demonstrations and lectures. To learn more, visit http://www.HerronCenter.org or phone 870-892-4433. ******************** Celebrate… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 02/04/09
A Baker’s Dozen of Things to be Thankful for in The Natural State It’s the time of year when Americans gather together for not only a big hunk of turkey slathered in gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, but also to give thanks for the good things in their lives. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here’s a… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 11/26/08
Activities for All at Mt. Magazine State Park “Plush and velvety in the mouth, this big happy berry-like wine goes along with just about anything.” This description of the Red Zinfandel at Mount Bethel Winery in Altus drew me in. And it did not disappoint. Neither did the wine tour offered by Mount Magazine State Park. Towering over… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 11/06/08
Travelin’ Arkansas:  Fun November Events We at the Arkansas Tourism Division recognize that our “Travelin’ Arkansas” media releases are frequently too lengthy to be used in their entirety. However, we feel an obligation to represent a variety of events from across the state. We encourage you to consider adapting “Travelin’ Arkansas” to fit your needs… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 10/09/08
Fayetteville’s Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is More Than Plants The place is abuzz with the flight of the bee and alive with the lilting of butterfly wings. It breathes through fleshy green leaves and emits soapy, earthy, minty and citrus-y scents. It has united lovers until death do they part and delighted children with the night lights of fireflies… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 09/11/08
LPGA Legends Tours Comes to Arkansas for the First TIme HORSESHOE BEND—Twenty legends of the LPGA will tee it up for a charity pro-am at The Golf Course on Turkey Mountain in Horseshoe Bend on Sept. 28-29. The Horseshoe Bend Invitational is part of The Legends Tour, the official Senior Tour of the LPGA. Scheduled to compete are Jan Stephenson,… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 09/10/08
First Floor of Restored 1929 Hotel Seville Now Open With Rooms, Spa to Follow Located at 302 N. Main St., the first floor of the Hotel Seville has re-opened and includes the new John Paul’s Restaurant & Gathering Place, the restored hotel lobby and the hotel’s formal dining room. Restoration of the first floor included a 100 percent demolition of the area previously referred… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 09/04/08
Chaffee Crossing Museum District to Open August 22 FORT SMITH, AR—The new Chaffee Crossing museum district, consisting of three places of exhibitions, will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 in Fort Smith. The morning ceremony will take place at Building 803, the locale where Pvt. Elvis Presley got his first military haircut. Located on the former… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 08/13/08
T-33 Jet Trainer Now on Display at Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs EUREKA SPRINGS—The most widely used jet trainer in the world, the T-33—nicknamed the T-bird—is now on display at the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs. This latest addition to the museum was received in mid-June from a museum in Elkhart, Indiana. It is actually on loan from the Naval Flight… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 08/08/08
Ghost Encounter in Eureka Springs Surprises Cynical Cop, Writer EUREKA SPRINGS, AR – Patrick McCully hopes the ghosts he met a year ago on the balcony of the 1886 Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs are right, because that would mean the book he wrote and is currently shopping around to agents will be published. On July 26, 2007, McCully… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 07/18/08
Public Can Now Take the Bull Shoals Dam Tour Tours of Bull Shoals Dam in north-central Arkansas are now being offered through the Bull Shoals-White River State Park in Lakeview. Thanks to an agreement with the Corps of Engineers, the public has the opportunity to stand in the bowels of the massive concrete dam holding back the 45,440-acre Bull… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 06/18/08
Dedication Ceremony for Lake Fort Smith Park in Arkansas Slated for June 19 Mountainburg—Featuring all new facilities including campsites, a group lodging facility, picnic sites, a pavilion, marina with boat rentals, swimming pool and visitor center with exhibit gallery, the new Lake Fort Smith State Park will be officially dedicated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony slated for Thursday, June 19, at 11 a.m. in… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 06/09/08
The Town of Gilbert, Arkansas:  Open for Business Despite Recent Rains Gilbert, Ark.—The “Coolest Town in Arkansas” is open for business despite being one of the wettest towns in The Natural State this spring. But what makes Gilbert prone to flooding is also what draws visitors to it. Gilbert is laid out along the banks of the rugged and free-flowing Buffalo… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 05/16/08
Arkansas Tour Guide Goes Interactive LITTLE ROCK – To give potential Arkansas visitors instant access to vacation information, the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism is making the popular Arkansas Tour Guide available in an electronic version on Arkansas.com, the state’s official tourism site. The interactive guide is a replica of the printed version distributed… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 01/07/08
Wilkins Woman Wins Digital Camera in Arkansas Welcome Center Survey Drawing An Elkins woman and a Shawnee, Kan., man have won the latest prizes in the Arkansas Welcome Center survey drawing. When people contact the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for vacation or relocation information, the tourism department sends a follow-up survey to find out if they received the literature… Jill M. Rohrbach, Ark. Dept. of Parks and Tourism 12/18/07