Hot Springs, Arkansas is known as America's First Resort Town, where the thermal springs provided what was thought to be healing properties for athletes, gangsters, celebrities and everyday people. Early Native American tribes came here to quarry rocks for their weapons. Locals set up crude shelters above the springs and charged money to come use them. Victorian … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Hot Springs, Arkansas
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12 National Parks to Visit in the South
The Southern United States has some of the best and undiscovered national parks and sites in the country. While there are hundreds worth a visit that span all of our states in the region, here are just a few that we recommend planning a trip to. This includes not only the traditional national parks but also national heritage areas, preserve areas, historical sites, … [Read more...] about 12 National Parks to Visit in the South
Visiting the Clinton House Museum
Visitors to the college town of Fayetteville, Arkansas should add one stop to their itinerary to learn more about former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The one-bedroom brick home in the Ozark Mountains was the couple's first home and it was here in the living room that they were married. What to See at the Clinton House Museum A … [Read more...] about Visiting the Clinton House Museum
Weekend Guide to Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas
Arkansas, called The Natural State, is diverse in its landscapes, but it's the Ozarks that most people think of when the state is mentioned. Northwestern Arkansas encompasses much of the mountainous region and features dozens of unique towns clustered in a square around I-49, 62, 412 and 23. It's easy to base yourself in one place, like Bentonville or Eureka Springs, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas
Where to Go (in the South) in 2016
It's the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2016 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. So start searching for transportation deals and prepare to pack your bags! Orlando, … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2016
