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Fireside Retreat Cabins
Looking for a place where the pace slows down, the scenery takes center stage, and reconnecting with nature is on the top of your list, welcome to Fireside Retreat in Mountain View. Surrounded by towering limestone bluffs, the crystal-clear waters of Sylamore Creek, and the rolling beauty of the Ozark…
Pocahontas: Pearls, Politics, and a Meteor That Wasn’t
Think Arkansas history is boring? Pocahontas is here to prove otherwise. Perched above the Black River on a limestone bluff, Pocahontas has been collecting stories, legends, and larger-than-life characters since 1827. What began as a small settlement called Bettis Bluff would grow into one of Arkansas’s most important river towns—and…
Discover Jamestown: Small-Town Ozark Charm Near Batesville
Just a short drive southwest of Batesville, the quiet community of Jamestown offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into Arkansas history paired with some of the region’s best outdoor recreation. Tucked into the hills of Independence County, Jamestown may be small today, but its story is deeply woven into the heritage…
Fulton County Freedom Festival Craft Show & Artisan Market Seeking Vendors for July 4 Event
The Fulton County Freedom Festival will be held July 2, 3, and 4, 2026, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Salem. The three-day celebration will feature free admission, a carnival each evening, and a variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment throughout the festival. One of the featured events during the celebration will be…
The Sweetest Weekend in Arkansas Returns to Cave City
Get ready for one of Arkansas’s sweetest summer traditions as the 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival returns July 23–25 with two full days of concerts, contests, family fun, food trucks, and world-famous Cave City watermelon. What began decades ago as a hometown celebration honoring local watermelon growers has grown into…
LEVITT AMP BATESVILLE Continues to Bring People Together Downtown
BATESVILLE, AR — Four weeks into the 2026 Levitt AMP Batesville Music Series, Downtown Batesville continues to come alive each Thursday evening as residents and visitors gather for free live music, community connection, and memorable experiences in the heart of the city. Presented by Main Street Batesville in partnership with…
Lake Charles State Park to Offer Free Fishing Derby
POWHATAN, Ark. – Lake Charles State Park will offer a free fishing derby on Saturday, June 13, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the park, 3705 Highway 25, Powhatan. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at the swim beach parking lot. Fishing is fun…
Powhatan Historic State Park to host June Programs and Workshops
(POWHATAN, Ark.) – Powhatan Historic State Park will host a community Lawn Bowling program on Saturday, June 6 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Join park staff to learn how to play lawn bowling, one of George Washington’s favorite outdoor games. There is no set time to arrive as participants can…
Blue Sky RV is the Place to Be!
Need a getaway where the hardest decision of the day is “river trip or folk music?” Then it might be time to park it at Blue Sky RV Park located at 20843 Highway 5 in Mountain View. Just minutes from the White River and the music-filled streets of Mountain View,…
Lyon College to Host ‘The Fiction Lab’ Summer Writing Camp June 15-19
Lyon College to Host ‘The Fiction Lab’ Summer Writing Camp June 15-19 BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Lyon College will host “The Fiction Lab,” a summer writing camp designed for middle and high school students interested in storytelling, creativity and fiction writing June 15-19 from 1 to 5 p.m. in Room 106…