Arkansas State Parks invites families to explore The Natural State during Spring Break

With Spring Break approaching, Arkansas State Parks is encouraging Arkansans to skip the long drive and discover what the state has to offer close to home. The system's 52 parks span every region of Arkansas, offering scenic mountain views, peaceful lakes, historic landmarks and miles of trails for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking and wildlife watching.…

ByChris FultonMarch 16, 20260Comments

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‘It is Shameful’: Former Wolf House manager says State has let historic site decline

The retired manager of the Jacob Wolf House Historic Site is raising alarms about what he calls systematic neglect of Arkansas's oldest public structure by the state agency charged with its care. Marlon Mowdy, who managed the nationally significant Norfork site for seven years before retiring in December 2024, met Monday with State Senator Scott…

ByChris FultonDecember 11, 20250Comments

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Blast from the Past: It’s time to play! Mountain Home’s all inclusive playground opens to the public

The long wait is finally over! Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams officially opened the city’s first inclusive park to the public Monday afternoon, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce. To help with christening Mountain Home’s new playground, Adams was joined by Debrah and Malachi Wiggins of Team Malachi, Donna Hopkins,…

ByChris FultonAugust 24, 20220Comments

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It’s time to play! Mountain Home’s all inclusive playground opens to the public

The long wait is finally over! Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams officially opened the city’s first inclusive park to the public Monday afternoon, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce. To help with christening Mountain Home’s new playground, Adams was joined by Debrah and Malachi Wiggins of Team Malachi, Donna Hopkins,…

ByChris FultonJune 20, 20220Comments

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Commissioners for Parks, Tourism, and Recreation receive tour of Mountain Home

Several high-ranking members and commissioners from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (ADPHT) gathered together with Mountain Home and Baxter County community leaders Wednesday to receive a tour of the area’s parks and tourism attractions before visiting Rapp’s Barren Brewery for a happy hour social event. Those in attendance included ADPHT Secretary Stacy…

ByChris FultonMay 20, 20220Comments