ARKANSAS' OZARK GATEWAY REGION

A region defined by its natural beauty, enriched by the creativity and generosity of its residents, and enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. Our region covers eight unique counties: Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp, and Stone, each with its own history, heritage, events, and attractions.

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It’s time to dig a little deeper at Jacksonport State Park at the historic 1872 Courthouse Museum Courtroom! On March 21 from 2:00–4:00 PM celebrating Archeology Month with Dr. Robert Scott, Archeologist at Parkin Archeological State Park. His presentation, Applied Zooarchaeology and the Analysis of Archeological Freshwater Mussel Shell, will uncover how freshwater mussels shaped daily life long ago.

#JacksonportStatePark #ArcheologyMonth #WhiteRiverHistory #ExploreArkansas
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Big news is coming out of Fairfield Bay. This scenic Ozark community overlooking Greers Ferry Lake has officially been nominated for the national Strongest Town Contest, placing it among just 16 communities across North America selected for the honor.
#fairfieldbay #smalltown #greersferrylake #vote
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Exciting news is spreading across Cave City. This resilient small town—known as the Home of the World’s Sweetest Watermelons—has been nominated as one of the contenders for the Strongest Town in North America in the 10th annual contest hosted by Strong Towns.
The competition celebrates communities that are building stronger, more resilient towns through smart planning, local pride, and community involvement.
#cavecitycomeback, #cavecity, #smalltown #arkansasevents
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