Travel

Did you know there are over 2,300 named lakes in Arkansas? Each one has something different to offer but one lake in particular is a bit of a hidden gem which makes it underrated for that fact alone, but it's one of the prettiest lakes in the natural state.

If you grew up listening to southern rockers 38 Special like me, then you need to head to the historic Murphy Arts District in El Dorado, Arkansas on Wednesday, September 18, for a concert from the legendary band 38 Special.

We all have our favorite restaurants that we go to time and time again. But what about the most famous restaurant in Arkansas? What about Texas? Where are they and what do they serve?

Did you know that a lake in Heber Springs, Arkansas is the landing spot for more than 100 trumpeter swans yearly from November through February?

Have you ever been to Mammoth Spring, Arkansas? The name says it all, one of the largest and most scenic natural springs in Arkansas and the 7th largest in the world.

When you hear about the best places to live in Arkansas, you often hear about Northwest Arkansas but according to the U.S. Census Bureau in May, a charming small town 50 miles northeast of Little Rock has been ranked in the Top 10 as one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

If you are a fan of House of the Dragon or anything from medieval times then you will love the Arkansas Renaissance Festival which runs until September 29, in a 15th Century permanent Village located on 80 acres just outside of Conway, Searcy, and Heber Springs.

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love the sound of big beefy radial engines roaring up the flight line or maybe a Rolls-Royce Merlin-powered P51 screaming down on show center for a knife-edge photo pass. I'm talking about air shows baby, and there's a good one coming soon in Big D.

Texarkana's Largest Indoor Garage Sale will be back sooner, rather than later. I know it seems like it's still a ways off but September is a short month so, this year's TLIGS will be here before you know it. So, is it time to start planning your booth? It's past time, let's go.

So, maybe it's time to start boning up on your Scottish because, believe it or na, there be a Scottish Festival in the Great State of Arkansas this October. So, if you have an interest in kilts, Celtic Rock, meat pies, sheepdogs, and bagpipe music, you dinnae wan'y miss this.

One of the most popular new events in East Texas is coming to historic Jefferson, Texas on September 20-21, the second annual Woofstock 24.

The 2024 Geek'd Con Cosplay contest was pretty awesome, with some great costumes, the hosts did a terrific job as always, and some new judges brought their costume design skills and know-how to the judging for sure.