Outdoors

With everyone being asked to stay indoors these days because of the coronavirus many of you may be beginning to get a little cabin fever. Playgrounds and Pavilions are closed but for now, parks remain open for walking or hiking in some areas of the natural state.

Daisy State Park near Lake Greeson will be holding our annual Outdoor Skills Weekend this March 27-29.

Save the date! The Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area cordially invites you to join them for their 6th Annual Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival, a one-of its kind wine, art, music and food festival for the Four States Area- to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020 – Spring Lake…

What would the Spring season be without flowers? Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas is gearing up for the Tulip Extravaganza.

Another busy week around the region as more road construction continues around the area. Be advised of road crews in work zones.

The Cullen Baker Fair presents the First Annual Hog Hunt Contest March 6-8, in Bloomberg, Texas.

Jonquils are in bloom at Historic Washington State Park and a tremendous line-up of Entertainment and fun await those who will be visiting the park on March 20, through 22, for the 52nd Annual Jonquil Festival.

Road work and construction continues around the Texarkana area and region this week. Be advised when driving through the work zones and be on the lookout for road crews.

Mardi Gras is always a time for a lot of fun and big parades. This weekend is the last weekend to enjoy a couple of big parades in Shreveport.

Several local organizations have partnered with the Texas A&M Forest Service to giveaway trees during Texarkana's 6th annual Arbor Day on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9AM until all trees are given away. The event will be at Spring Lake Park across from the Rotary Splash Pad.

Run The Line Half Marathon and Relays is coming up this Sunday, February 16, and there's still room for you or your relay team.

The Hope Evening Lions Club will be sponsoring the 4th Annual Jonquil Festival 5K Run/Walk. The race will begin at 7:30AM at the intersection of Hwy 195 and Hwy 278 at Historic Washington State Park.  The event will be part of the festivities of the 52nd Annual Jonquil Festival March 20-22.