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 the state’s 2025 Economic Impact Report released Thursday by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.…
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New Basketball Courts Now Open at Yancey Park in Searcy
Basketball players in Searcy have a brand-new place to hit the court. The City of Searcy has officially opened the newly renovated basketball courts at Yancey Park, giving residents another modern recreational facility as the…
Cabot Breaks Ground on First LOCOMUT Trail Segment, Marking Major Milestone for Community
City leaders, business officials and community members gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of the first phase of the LOCOMUT Trail, a major project designed to improve recreation, transportation and economic development in Cabot…
Arkansas TV Launching New Original Programs Focused On Arkansas Stories And Education
Arkansas TV has announced a major expansion of its locally produced programming lineup with several new and returning shows scheduled to premiere throughout July. The statewide public television network says the new slate of programming…
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Arkansas Nature Center in Fort Smith Arkansas Welcomes 1 Millionth Visitor
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Arkansas Nature Center Welcomes 1 Millionth Visitor in Fort Smith Arkansas The Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center in Fort Smith has officially welcomed its 1 millionth visitor, marking…
Batesville Arkansas Unveils “The Rocks” Disc Golf Course at Poke Bayou Park
A scenic stretch along Poke Bayou is now home to Batesville Arkansas’ newest outdoor attraction as city leaders officially opened The Rocks Disc Golf Course at Poke Bayou Park. The ribbon cutting, hosted by the…
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Adopts New Trout Limits on Tailwaters, Approves Lake Monticello Harvest Rules
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously voted at its monthly meeting Thursday at AGFC headquarters to adopt new trout limits on four of Arkansas’s most popular tailwater fisheries, along with updated harvest rules for…
Dardanelle Marina Closed After Lease Not Renewed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District has officially closed Dardanelle Marina as of Dec. 31, 2025, after choosing not to renew the facility’s lease due to ongoing public safety violations and failure…
Arkansas State Parks to Host First Day Hikes 2026, Launching America 250 Celebration
Arkansas State Parks Invites Hikers for First Day Hikes 2026 as America 250 Journey Begins Arkansas State Parks is gearing up once again for its annual First Day Hikes, a beloved tradition that encourages families,…
Blanchard Springs Caverns near Mountain View to Become Arkansas’ 53rd State Park Under Governor Sanders Administration
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Shea Lewis have officially signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Forest Service, initiating the process to designate Blanchard Springs Caverns…
