Located just off Interstate 55 in Arkansas’ northeastern-most corner, the town of Blytheville was founded in the 1870s. In the old days, much of the town’s economy was based on the timber industry; with it, came masses of rough working men who reportedly made the town pretty rough and dangerous. Due to its proximity to …
Located just off Interstate 30 southwest of Little Rock, Bryant would be a great place to stay when visiting central Arkansas. It’s conveniently located within a short drive from the state capital and many of the state’s most popular parks – even the famous hot springs as well. With just over 16,000 residents, Bryant still …
Located to the northeast of Little Rock, Maumelle is also in Pulaski County; though it’s a separate municipality, it’s considered by locals to be a suburb of Little Rock. Much of the town sits along the Arkansas River, and it’s also home to two lakes that are regional recreation hotspots. Lakes Willastein and Valencia are …
Due to its small size and rural setting, Cabot isn’t exactly jam-packed with things that’ll keep you and your travel partners busy for days. But if you’re willing to visit some of the surrounding cities and countryside, you just may be surprised at what you find. The region north of Little Rock is home to …
Located northeast of Little Rock on Route 167, Searcy is the county seat of Arkansas’ White County. Though it was originally called Sulphur Springs, the town’s name became Searcy in the late 1830s, just a few years after the creation of the county in which it now resides. Due to its relative remoteness, Searcy and …
Located in the northeast corner of Arkansas near Missouri and Tennessee, Paragould is the county seat of Greene County. The town is within the Arkansas Delta region; its name was made by combining parts of the names of two of the era’s largest railroad tycoons: J. W. Paramore and Jay Gould. Due to its rural …
Located in the scenic Ozark Mountains in the northwest corner of Arkansas, Bella Vista is just a short drive from Missouri to the north, Kansas to the northwest, and Oklahoma to the west. Arkansas is often referred to as The Natural State due to its vast tracts of largely undisturbed forests and mountains. The Bella …
Though most locals consider it a suburb of Little Rock, Sherwood is actually an independent municipality that was incorporated in 1948. In many ways, it’s the best of both worlds. It still maintains its smalltown charm, but due to its proximity to Little Rock, residents and visitors have access to many cultural and recreational activities …
In case you’re geographically challenged and not well-versed in southeastern nomenclature, Texarkana is so named because it lies on the border between Texas and Arkansas. Texarkana, Arkansas isn’t very big, but it’s large enough to be the 12th largest city in the state and is the county seat of Milner County. The land that’s now …
Nestled in the picturesque Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, I found myself in the charming town of Hot Springs. The name was a perfect fit, as this place was renowned for its abundant warm water springs that bubbled up from the ground, offering natural therapeutic properties. For over a century, these springs and the town itself …