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| Fall Foliage: When Should We Expect To See Autumn’s Bright Colors |
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… |
Kat Robinson |
09/25/12 |
| Who Will Find the 30,000th Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park?? |
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… |
Kat Robinson |
01/27/12 |
| Winter Is A Great Time to Enjoy Agritourism Opportunities in Arkansas |
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas farms aren’t just warm-weather operations, or destinations, for that matter. During the winter months, many of these facilities remain open for agritourism opportunities, a growing trend in agriculture nationwide. Haven’t heard of agritourism? As Stacey McCullough with Community and Public Development at the University of Arkansas… |
Kat Robinson |
12/19/08 |
| What a Difference a Year Makes in Arkanas Wine Country |
ALTUS, Ark. - It’s nearly harvest time in Arkansas’ grape country and this year, there will be a substantial amount of grapes and muscadines to bring in from the field. In 2007, Joseph Post with Post Winery in Altus, said around 90 percent of the grape crop and 40 percent… |
Kat Robinson |
08/25/08 |
| Keeping Your Four-Legged Friends Cool During Summer |
Summers in Arkansas are hot, humid, and long. We go to extra efforts to keep ourselves cool, but what should we be doing for our furry friends? Steve Jones, an extension associate professor/equine specialist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, says there are three things you must provide… |
Kat Robinson |
07/11/08 |
| Don’t Forget The Things That Make Your Gifts Work! |
We’ve all experienced it - that thrill of opening a gift on Christmas morning, only to discover that an essential part of the gift is missing - batteries. Batteries are often the most omitted part of a gift and usually the most important part. It’s important when you buy a… |
Kat Robinson |
12/13/07 |
| Make Trick or Treating a Neighborhood Activity |
How can you keep your kids from overindulging on treats, or from turning to devilish behavior? Some neighborhoods are taking an active stance, by providing organized activities and a plan for trick or treating in their neck of the woods. This is what’s happening in one Little Rock neighborhood. “Over… |
Kat Robinson |
10/11/07 |
| Alternative Ideas for Your Halloween Handouts - by Kat Robinson |
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Generations of American kids have grown up with the same sort of treats on Halloween … sugary sweets, chocolate, and gum parceled out in handfuls from a neighbor’s open door. While kids enjoy this chance to gather tons of high-calorie loot, parents and dentists both have… |
Kat Robinson |
10/11/07 |
| Alternative Ideas for Your Halloween Handouts - by Kat Robinson |
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Generations of American kids have grown up with the same sort of treats on Halloween … sugary sweets, chocolate, and gum parceled out in handfuls from a neighbor’s open door. While kids enjoy this chance to gather tons of high-calorie loot, parents and dentists both have… |
Kat Robinson |
10/11/07 |