Five Great Arkansas Spring Break Roadtrips.

Spring Break is an opportunity to explore The Natural State in depth with your family.  Here are some excellent vacation spots and ideas for traveling Arkansas's highways during that precious week off from school.

An Unexpected Education at Karen's Krystals in Lockesburg.

"Someone gives you a rock, you're a friend for life," a quick lesson alongside US Highway 71 on a sunny Monday afternoon.  Read about our visit to Karen's Krystals.

Time Travel to the 80s at Arkadia Retrocade.

Want to escape to a simpler time when Pac Man Fever was an actual thing? Take a trip to Fayetteville and enter the realm of Arkadia Retrocade.

Cool Place to Stay: Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge.

Has anyone ever told you that you have your head above the clouds? There's one particular lodge along Arkansas's western border where you can stay above it all.  That great place is the recently renovated lodge at Queen Wilhelmina State Park.

A Visit to the Four States Auto Museum in Texarkana.

Texarkana boasts a crossroads of great highways - US Highways 67, 71 and 82 all bisect the town. It's a great place to pull in and check out some fantastic automobiles from the 20th century,

El Chico Cafe - An Arkansas Connection.

Did you know the popular Dallas-based El Chico Cafe restaurant chain has an Arkansas connection? Read more and see what we tried at this Tex-Mex place.

A Spring Break Adventure on Scenic Highway Seven, in Tweets.

My daughter Hunter and I are planning our research trip on this year's hot highway, US Highway 71 in western Arkansas.  Last year, we tackled Arkansas's longest state highway, Scenic Arkansas Highway Seven, from the Louisiana Border all the way to Diamond City.  Check out our adventure through the Tweets shared that marvelous week, along with links to the articles produced from our trip, and offer your suggestions on other highways in Arkansas we should tackle.

Puppetry at Toruk, a Cirque du Soleil Production, at North Little Rock's Verizon Arena.

Grav and I were invited in for a sneak peek at the production of Toruk: First Flight, currently being presented at Verizon Arena in Little Rock. Check out the Viperwolves and how they're operated in this special short.

Fried Chicken and Pie at Parkview Restaurant in Corning.

I've been holding out on you.  At least, that's what Grav will have you believe, and there's probably some truth to that.  See, we know some of the best places to get fried chicken and pie in the state, and this isn't one we share much.  But it deserves sharing.

This place is the Parkview Restaurant in Corning, and it's been around for generations.  But because of its remote location near our state's northern border, it does not receive the accolades it deserves.

Come Dine With Me, Let's Dine and Fly Away at the Parachute Inn in Walnut Ridge.

One of Arkansas's more unusual restaurants resides in a hangar and jet fuselage at the Walnut Ridge Regional Airport.  Take a look inside the famous Parachute Inn.

60 Years at Keeney's Food Market in Malvern.

This week, a Malvern institution hit the 60 year mark. But 15 years ago, it all nearly came to an end. Learn about Keeney's Food Market, a hometown secret.

Enjoy the North Shore in North Little Rock.

You can spend a full day and enjoy so many experiences along the riverfront in North Little Rock.  Several great attractions are set between the city’s retaining wall and the Arkansas River.  Here’s an end-to-end tour of things you can enjoy along this stretch.

Visit the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock.

Little Rock’s famed West 9th Street Business District is celebrated and remembered at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in downtown Little Rock. Find out how this unusual museum came to be.

A New Burger Dynasty - David's Burgers in Arkansas.

The Bubbus family has taken burgermaking back to basics and come up with a winning combination that's the new flavor of burgers in Arkansas. Let's check out David's Burgers.

Secret Romantic Hideaways Across Arkansas.

Wanting to spend a romantic Valentine's Day weekend with your sweetheart? Whether you're booking for this year or want to skip the crowds and surprise your date with a reservation for a future getaway, you're in luck. I've been digging through my resources to find accommodations that are as yet unreserved for the special weekend. Check out these neat places all over Arkansas where you can relax, unwind and enjoy quality time for two.

Lunch Gorgeously at Sue's Kitchen in Jonesboro.

The Old Post Office in Jonesboro is home to a comfortable eatery with a deep history. Sue's Kitchen shines as bright as its airy and light location, with great food and unforgettable pies.

Steaks, Tex-Mex and Chip And Dip at The Cow Pen in Lake Village.

At the foot of the new Greenville Bridge lies an old cattle inspection station that’s been renovated, burned out and renovated again. This is The Cow Pen, purveyor of some of the best steaks you’ll find in the Delta, and home of the Chip and Dip.

94 Years and Counting for Skyline Cafe in Mena.

At 94 years old, Skyline Cafe in Mena ranks amongst the oldest restaurants in Arkansas. Take a look inside this cafe in Western Arkansas and see what shines on its menu.

117 Things Found Inside The New Natural Grocers in Little Rock.

Natural Grocers opens in Little Rock with a store on Rodney Parham Road. My curiosity being what it is, I set out to see what was inside.  Come see.

The Ps and Qs of Delta Q in Forrest City.

A relatively new barbecue joint is winning fans in this mid-Delta hub. Take a look inside and see what Delta Q in Forrest City has to offer.

Things To Know About Racing Season in Hot Springs.

This time of year is a busy one in the Spa City.  On January 15th, racing season begins at Oaklawn Racing and Gaming in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Here's a quick rundown of what you need to know if you plan to go -- and information on area attractions, restaurants and lodging you may find helpful.

137 Things Found at Central Station Flea Market in Hot Springs.

Like flea markets? Love antiques? The Central Station Flea Market in Hot Springs is jam packed with all sorts of neat and nifty nabobs, cool crafts, swinging souvenirs and a variety of vintage items. Take a look inside.

The Ohio Club, Arkansas's Oldest Bar.

The last of the legendary gambling houses in Hot Springs still stands today, with a magnificent bar and a pretty good burger, too.  Let's visit the Ohio Club on Central Avenue.

Important Arkansas Recipes.

Every place has a special food that stands out.  For Arkansas, those foods are numerous.  For some of Arkansas's restaurants, there are very special entries that should be shared.

Here's a growing list of recipes that cover some fantastic Arkansas foodstuffs, from cheese dip to barbecue sauce.

The Arkansas Bucket List - 11 Must-Take Trips for 2016.

Everyone has something they've always wanted to do.  Those daring acts and adventures you'd like to tackle is often called a "bucket list" (things to do before you kick the bucket) -- and it usually includes a good deal of places people want to go, see and do in their lifetime.

Hunter Tries Out the AtmosFlare 3D Drawing Pen.

Hunter's at it again.  See what she thinks of this AtmosFlare 3D Drawing Pen, as she shows how it can be used.

A Look Inside the William J. Clinton Presidential Birthplace Home National Historic Site.

The place recognized as the childhood home of our 42nd president is in the news right now for a suspected arson, but will certainly be cleaned up and re-opened soon.  Here's what it looked like before the fire at Bill Clinton's earliest home.

36 Christmas Novelty Songs (With No Chipmunks Whatsoever).

The yuletide holiday brings out the joy, and sometimes the strange and ridiculous, in all of us. In that happy vein, here's a fine selection of Christmas novelty tunes to enjoy.

5 Magnificent New Orleans Po'Boy Sandwiches.

You can have all sorts of sandwiches on French bread, but without the perfect bread made somewhere around I-10, it just isn't a po'boy.  I've spent more than my fair share of time in New Orleans over the years, and I've had more than my fair share of po'boys.  Here are the five I'll go back to again and again.

Rohwer Remembered In the Fallow Field.

The Rohwer War Relocation Center in the southern part of the Arkansas Delta marks a place in time where a horrible injustice took place.  Recent efforts have brought the cemetery, a National Historic Landmark, up to notice, and a restoration has taken place.

But this place still haunts.

The 20 Best Arkansas Towns To View Christmas Lights (and why you should visit each one).

Throughout the state, the holidays are celebrated with joy, wonder, and grand displays of holiday lights.  Here are the best ones to check out all over Arkansas.

Scenes from the Arkansas Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony at the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum.

On a bright December afternoon, three Arkansas Pearl Harbor survivors were honored with a ceremony commemorating that fateful date of December 7, 1941... as the former US Navy tugboat Hoga was formally welcomed to Arkansas.  Take a look.

The Wonderland At Garvan Woodland Gardens.

Under a canopy of pines, all along a peninsula on Lake Hamilton, Garvan Woodland Gardens sprawls in quiet majesty.  It's open eleven months of the year, a haven for nature lovers, romantics and such... but during the last six weeks it becomes a wonderland of light.  Come explore!

35 Things You'll Find Inside The Green Corner Store in Little Rock.

In a decades-old storefront in Little Rock's South Main District, you'll find The Green Corner Store, an eco-friendly lifestyle store that offers organic and local items of all sorts. It's a rather neat place, with a working soda fountain operated by Loblolly Creamery and so many gifts and daily-use items to take home. Let's take a look inside.

Order Arkansas Christmas Gifts Online!

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list?  Why not send a piece of Arkansas? Here's a comprehensive list of all sorts of great Arkansas products you can send to the ones you love... all sorts of links to online order-able items that will make an impression.

Hunter Tries Out IDO3D's Pen Kit.

Now, I'm not much of a product blogger, but when my daughter had the chance to try out the new IDO3D pen set, she wanted to make that happen.  She loves hanging out at the Innovation Hub in North Little Rock, and she's fascinated by 3D printing.  So we gave this kit a shot.

105 Things You'll Find Inside Dick's 5 and 10 in Branson.

For more than 50 years, Dick's 5 and 10 has taken up a space on Main Street in downtown Branson.  Dick Hartley's decision to offer more than the traditional general store was the start of a process that would pack his business with every dry good, souvenir and oddity available and create a must-stop for tourists of all ages.

Thanksgiving Arkansas Style.

There are many items out there considered native to the American dining experience on Thanksgiving day... a turkey or ham on the table, a pie in the oven, football on the television and the family around the table.  But what could be considered a truly Arkansas Thanksgiving?

If you need a cheat sheet, you've got it.  Let's talk about those Arkansas products, foodstuffs and recipes that make a perfect day for all.

21 Pies at the Pork, Poultry and Pie Dinner.

Saturday night, I was the guest of the good folks at the First Presbyterian Church in North Little Rock's Argenta District, at the third annual Pork, Poultry and Pie Dinner.  The meal of tasty barbecued chicken, pork, beans, slaw and breads was just a start to an evening of pies... from competition pies to friendly sharing pies. It was a great evening.

And you really need to see these pies.

Scenes from the 2015 Arkansas Cornbread Festival.

The fifth Arkansas Cornbread Festival is (as of this writing) still underway on South Main Street in Little Rock.  The annual to-do created by Anita Davis and hosted around the Bernice Garden brings hundreds of cornbread lovers to this booming new area each year to celebrate a Southern staple.