Petit Jean State Park is celebrating major improvements designed to preserve its history while expanding recreation opportunities for future generations.
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Tennessee Man Finds Stunning 2.29-Carat Yellow Diamond At Arkansas’ Crater Of Diamonds State Park
A family trip to Arkansas turned into an unforgettable experience after a Tennessee man discovered a stunning 2.29-carat yellow diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Chris Hill Completes Year 2 of Community Development Institute
Chris Hill, director of marketing and communications for the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, has completed Year 2 of the Community Development Institute at the University of Central Arkansas.
Cave City Selected as Newest Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads Hub
Cave City has officially been selected as the newest hub in the Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads Program, expanding outdoor recreation and rural tourism opportunities across Independence and Sharp counties.
Crystal River Cave in Cave City Restores Historic Sign While Preserving Arkansas History
A weathered roadside sign that once welcomed travelers to one of Arkansas' unique attractions is receiving new appreciation as restoration efforts continue at Crystal River Cave & Courts.
Record Crowds, $17,000 Charity Auction Highlight 46th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival Secondary Headline
The books have officially closed on the 46th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival, and organizers say this year's celebration will be remembered as one of the biggest and most successful in the festival's history.
Arkansas Sets Tourism Record with 54.3 Million Visitors and $10.2 Billion in Spending in 2025
Arkansas welcomed 54.3 million visitors in 2025, setting a new all-time tourism record and generating $10.2 billion in visitor spending, according to…
Little Rock Receives $30 Million Bezos Earth Fund Grant for 30 Crossing Park
Downtown Little Rock is set for a major transformation after receiving a $30 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to help build the new 30 Crossing Park.
Larry “Totsy” Davis to Be Honored with Arkansas River Delta Blues Trail Historical Marker in England
Blues fans from across Arkansas are invited to celebrate the life and legacy of legendary bassist, songwriter, and 4-time W.C.
Cave City Watermelon Festival Adds Free Sweetest Shuttle and New Visitor Map for 2026
Visitors attending the 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival will have two new ways to experience everything the community has to offer.
