Articles - Arkansas en-us http://www.smarttravelreport.com N/A http://www.smarttravelreport.com travelgirl12866@yahoo.com 20 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4619/1/Arkansas-Attractions-Discover-the-Beauty-of-the-Natural-State/Page1.html Arkansas attractions draw millions of visitors to the state each year. From scenic byways, wildlife preserves, and family theme parks to big city attractions like the Clinton Library and the Little Rock Zoo, Arkansas offers something for everyone. However, when it comes to planning vacations, Arkansas tends to fly under the radar because so many people don't have a clue about the wide variety of activities available there or the incredible affordability to do them. kelleyfalgout@bellsouth.net (Kelley Falgout) Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/4058/1/Eureka-Springs-Arkansas---A-Great-Vacation-And-Travel-Destination/Page1.html Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is a special place that embodies history with Victorian homes and a trolley that will take you around the city. One of the greatest places to visit in Eureka Springs is the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa. This hotel is located downtown in the historic district and the history surrounding this hotel makes it worth visiting. You will see the towering hotel and notice its old charm immediately. A great way to enjoy the hotel is to tour the inside or even stay there and then walk out the front door and take a horse drawn carriage ride around the historic city and really feel the personality of this city. kristi.e@agentsofvalue.com (Robert Benjamin) Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3872/1/Top-Reasons-You-Must-Vacation-in-Hot-Springs-Arkansas/Page1.html Hot Springs, Arkansas is a feast for the body and mind, with a charm and history unmatched anywhere else in the world. Fall in love with the first federally-protected reservation in the history of our great nation – the Hot Springs. These natural thermal hot springs boast a staggering 147ºF to compliment the elegant history and beauty of the surrounding town. marshiecajayon@gmail.com (Tony Phan) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3871/1/Arkansas-State-Fair-Buzz/Page1.html Little Rock is a buzz in mid-October as the Arkansas State Fair fills barns and midway with livestock and lively folk. This fair offers an entertainment schedule that has an even sampling from pop, country, rock and jazz acts. The real shows are the 4-H competitions in which farm kids from middle school through high school aged display their animals. kristi.e@agentsofvalue.com (Gail Leino) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3870/1/Romantic-Destinations-in-Arkansas/Page1.html If you are looking to avoid the herd, you need to find those special little places around the country. Romantic destinations in Arkansas should do just the trick. kristi.e@agentsofvalue.com (Richard Rspad) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3869/1/Places-to-Get-A-Little-Pampering-in-Arkansas/Page1.html After a while, the stress of daily life can get to you. In such cases, a little pampering can make all the difference in your view of the world. Spas in Arkansas are plentiful. For rejuvenation and relaxation, it is just about finding a spa near your place of residence or work. Here are some top spas in Arkansas you might want to visit for a bit of pampering. kristi.e@agentsofvalue.com (Richard Rspad) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3868/1/Capital-Cities-Tour-Discover-Little-Rock-Arkansas/Page1.html The Arkansas River, flowing northwest to southeast, divides the state in two. Little Rock, the state’s capital and largest city sits on a bluff on the south bank of the river. Founded in 1812, the city got its name from the French “la petite roche," or "little rock," a stone outcropping on the bank of the Arkansas River used as a landmark by early navigators. Called “Little Rock” to distinguish it from a huge cliff upstream called "Big Rock,” it became a convenient spot to land before venturing into the Ozark and Ouachita mountain ranges. Before the Civil War, the little rock outcropping was larger, but the railroad chipped out a few tons of it to build a bridge foundation. So, little rock is littler today. marshiecajayon@gmail.com (Priscilla Faith Rhodes) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3867/1/History-of-Arkansas/Page1.html Prior to the westward movement of Native American people, Arkansas was inhabited by Quapaw, Caddo, and Osage Nations. The first European to reach the region was the Spaniard, Hernando de Soto, at the end of the 16th Century. Early Spanish and French explorers gave the state its name which is probably a phonetic spelling for the French or Catalan word for "downriver people" - a reference to the Quapaw Native Americans. kristi.e@agentsofvalue.com (Sunil Tanna) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3216/1/Arkansas-Natural-Treasure-Maumelle-Park/Page1.html Arkansas is not called, "The Natural State", for any old reason. The state of Arkansas is home to a fabulous wealth of mountainous landscapes, valleys, plains and woodlands. Positioned not far from the state capital of Little Rock is the Pinnacle Mountain Valley, a 2000 acre site situated around the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Within the beautiful Pinnacle Mountain Valley is the Maumelle State Park, one of Arkansas' natural treasures and also one of the top locations for visitors to the Little Rock area, especially for all nature-lovers. kristi.e@agentsofvalue.com (Michael Hanna) Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.smarttravelreport.com/articles/3215/1/Vacation-Ideas---Arkansas-Bird-Watching-Vacations/Page1.html News of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker confirmation of being alive, a bird considered by many to be extinct, brought worldwide attention to the Big Woods region of Eastern Arkansas in April of 2005. Bird watching enthusiasts from all over flocked to the state for bird watching. Do you like to bird watch? If so, the Big Woods region of eastern Arkansas should be added to your list of vacation ideas! kristi.e@agentsofvalue.com (Connie Limon) Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700