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Glamping in Arkansas
For my birthday weekend, I joined five blogger pals on Petit Jean Mountain in Arkansas for a new experience: Glamping! Glamping, in case you were wondering, is GLAMerous camPING. It’s the beauty of the great outdoors with a little more cushion in your camp chair, the fun of sleeping in a tent with the comfort of an electric fan, and working up to a “glisten” while hiking, knowing you’ll have access to a shower when you … Read entire article »
Free Fun for Families: Nov 21-27
Friday – Sunday, November 25 – November 27 – 14th Annual Mountain Rendezvous @ Petit Jean State Park Experience a primitive camp and learn some of the survival skills used by Arkansas pioneers. Watch a variety of demonstrations including muzzleloading rifles, tomahawk throwing, and more! Co-sponsored by the Early Arkansaw Reenactor Association. Contact the park for a schedule: (501) 727-5441, petitjean@arkansas.com Saturday, November 26, West Summit Trail Hike @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park 9:00-11am Are you looking for a fun and educational way to spend the holiday weekend? How about a trip up to the Pinnacle Mountain peak with a park interpreter? Discover some of the common plants growing on Pinnacle Mountain and the history of this important landmark. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes for the hike. Saturday, November 26 – Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony @ … Read entire article »
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Petit Jean’s Best-Kept secret: The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
Ok, so if you’re a local Central-Arkansan, maybe you know about the Withrop Rockefeller Institute (WRI). You might know that it is the former home of Arkansas Governor Winthrop Rockefeller. You might know that the Institute is part of the University of Arkansas System, and maybe you’ve heard about the Saturday Chef Series that is part of the Culinary program. BUT, did you know that WRI has a variety of lodgings and recreational activities available to … Read entire article »
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