Discover Hot Springs

June 1, 2022 by ark_admin

With a storied past and vibrant future, the Spa City of today is a captivating getaway | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion

The Arlington Hotel
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Discover El Dorado

April 26, 2022 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

This South Arkansas city is home to a bustling downtown and a year-round calendar of events | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion

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Discover Eureka Springs & the Ozarks

April 4, 2022 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Travelers from near and far find respite in the state’s northern mountains | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion

Photos courtesy of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism

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Discover Fort Smith

March 2, 2022 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

An urban art initiative seven years in the making brings global renown and local interest to an ‘unexpected’ Arkansas city

Much has been said about Fort Smith’s The Unexpected since its inception in 2015. The public arts project has received international praise, local criticism, and everything in between—and that’s the point, according to director Claire Kolberg. “From our perspective, if you’re talking about art in a way you weren’t before, that’s a good thing,” she says.

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Discover Benton & Bryant

November 29, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Head to Saline County to embrace traditions new and old | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion

For a primer on the history of Saline County, look no further than “The Benton Mural” on the side of the Bell Building in downtown Benton. Completed by artists Dianne Roberts and Mark Davey, the 35-foot-tall piece starts in 1541 with the Caddo tribe’s first encounter with European explorers and ends in the early 20th century with the creation of the city’s Niloak pottery, made famous for its creator’s unique use of local kaolin clay.