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You Can Cross State Lines on This One-of-a-Kind Arkansas Hike
Have you ever visited two states in one day? Not only can you do that by car, but also via a nice, long hike while enjoying the sounds of nature and breathing in fresh air. The WOKA Trail takes hikers on a wonderful, nature-filled adventure that begins in Arkansas and crosses over the state border […]
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This Legendary Oklahoma Buffet Will Be Everyone’s 2026 Obsession
You know those places that build a loyal following without ever making a big fuss. When you walk into Spring River Buffet in Quapaw, Oklahoma, you can feel that quiet confidence right away. You’ll notice the mix of locals, road trippers, and guests who do not just visit once. They...
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This Arkansas Restaurant Has Made Fried Chicken and Spaghetti a Local Tradition Since 1947
There is a reason locals still talk about fried chicken with spaghetti like it is a rite of passage. At Venesian Inn in Springdale, tradition is not a theme, it is the flavor you taste in every bite. Step inside and you feel time slow down, replaced by stories, families,...
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This Charming Rural Arkansas Café Serves A Burger You’ll Never Forget
The first thing that hit me was the smell of beef sizzling on the grill, drifting out into the parking lot. That’s usually a good sign in Arkansas. The highway out here winds through the hills, and I’ve learned not to rush drives like this. When I finally pulled in, it felt like I’d found a place that runs on its own clock.
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This Oklahoma Southern Buffet Brings Back The Feeling Of Grandma’s Kitchen
Some restaurants feed your hunger, but every once in a while, you stumble across a place that feeds your soul. Country Cottage Restaurant in Locust Grove, Oklahoma is exactly that kind of place. Sitting right off State Highway 82, this beloved buffet has been serving up homestyle Southern cooking for...
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Join the AGFC and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers at the Black Bear Bonanza March 7
BENTONVILLE — Come out to the Benton County Fairgrounds Auditorium from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. March 7, and celebrate the return of the black bear to Arkansas. The Arkansas Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers has lined up an all-star cast of characters to present entertaining and timely wisdom of the woods and showcase Arkansas’s interesting history with the animal that once supplied its unofficial nickname as the Bear State. The day is full of family-friendly experiences, and tickets are available at backcountryhunters.org under the “events” tab.
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Comedian Jeff Foxworthy announces May 15 performance at Walmart AMP
ROGERS, Ark — Stand-up comedian Jeff Foxworthy announced March 2 that he will perform at the Walmart AMP in Rogers on May 15. The performance is part of the 2026 Synchrony Concert Series. Presales begin March 3 at 10 a.m. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10...
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Headed to the Grand Lake? Don’t Miss This Hidden Oklahoma Burger Joint
There is a little roadside spot in northeastern Oklahoma that lake-goers have been quietly passing down to each other for years, and once you stop there, you will completely understand why. The burgers are the kind that remind you food does not need to be fancy to be outstanding. The...
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Monday Munchies: Lunch at Gaskins on Emma
IMO, there are three types of burgers: Fast food, burgers made at joints that focus on making good burgers, and gourmet level. I've had gourmet-level versions at steakhouses and burger joints alike, so try not to judge a burger by its bun. The setup: Gaskins on Emma is upscale dining...
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A Small-Town Arkansas Restaurant With Steaks That Are Impossible To Describe
There’s a place in Arkansas where the steaks are so good that words don’t seem to do them justice. I walked in, and immediately, everything slowed down. The hum of the kitchen and the sizzle of thick steaks hitting the grill filled the room. You can feel the anticipation in the air.
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Your weekend plans: Music festival, gardening and chili
The weather isn't a sure thing, but NWA being a cool place to be is. 🚲 Send It South — This bike and music festival includes various bike rides and concerts at The Momentary in Bentonville today and tomorrow. Get tickets for $75 or $60 for museum members.
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Trails, Tournaments, and Tax Revenue: How Adventure Sports Are Energizing Small Towns
Jake Kring-Schreifels February 26, 2026 2:57PM EST. Aimee Ross was confused. In 2015, the International Mountain Biking Association was considering Bentonville, Arkansas, to host its biannual World Summit, but it needed more intel. So leadership asked Ross, then an IMBA development manager, to meet with the town’s local stakeholders and assess its infrastructure. The city seemed like a strange candidate. Bentonville was a place best known nationally as Walmart’s hometown—not exactly where you’d expect to anchor a global gathering of mountain bike obsessives. “I was like, ‘I’m going where? Arkansas? What? Why?’” Ross remembers.
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Fossil Cove Brewing to open second location in south Fayetteville
A brewery that helped fuel a craft beer boom when it opened more than a decade ago and has since become a mainstay for the industry in town will soon open a second location in Fayetteville. Fossil Cove Brewing plans to open a new location in an upcoming development in...
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Wicked Wood Fired Pizza to expand into brick and mortar location
A pizza restaurant that has been serving from a food truck and container kitchen for years in Fayetteville will soon move into its very own brick and mortar location. Wicked Wood Fired Pizza, which features wood-fired pizzas on sourdough crust by locals Bryan Brandon and his wife Alexandria, will open in a new building along Poplar Street, just across from Fossil Cove Brewing.