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Where can my church rent a camel for our Christmas parade in Hamburg?

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Regarding your question about a live camel, I have a few suggestions. 

First, Searcy has a live nativity with camels so I would suggest you contact them and ask where they get theirs.

Good luck

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is the bridge in sling blade in Shirley AR

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The bridge featured in the movie Sling Blade is the Saline River Bridge in Benton.

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what part of arkansas is pallen smith in and county.the garden home retreat i would love to know.

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Hi Margaret - P. Allen Smith's Garden Home and Garden Home Retreat are both in Central Arkansas.  The original Garden Home is located in Little Rock's historic Quapaw Quarter.  The Garden Home Retreat is located about 20 minutes outside of Little Rock at Moss Mountain Farm.  They have several open house dates scheduled for this summer.  Find out more at pallensmith.com.@import url(http://admin.arkansas.com/CuteSoft_Client/CuteEditor/Load.ashx?type=style&file=SyntaxHighlighter.css);

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Do you know about the new Helena Second Saturdays events each month through November, 5-8 pm on Cherry Street in downtown Helena? It's a fantastic array of local musicians and local artists who work and perform along the street in front of shops that offer free wine and refreshments. It's a great effort to bring visitors to Helena. Tourism holds much promise as a way to bring folks to see historic Helena, learn about the culture and history, see Civil War sites, and enjoy the food and great Bed and Breakfasts there. Will Staley and local nonprofit THRIVE are organizing this along with Main Street and local tourism commission. willstaley@gmail.com Check it out! Thanks!

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Dena: My husband I are interested in touring the entire state; region by region. We would like to experience "everything" that Arkansas offers. We wonder if there is someone at the Chamber who might be able to help us with some planning?

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Several years ago my family stayed at Beaver Lake in NW Ark. Who do I contact about reserving 1 or 2 cabins for July 4th week? If they don't have cabins still are there other lakes in the area with facilities?

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I moved to Arkansas. in 1989 and I believe it is so pretty here!!! My Dad! was born and raised here untill he was seventeen. that was why I MOVED HERE FROM Arizona. Thanks again and I hope you here from whomever. Latter.

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Please, where are the recipes for the Arkansas program - would love to try the soups.

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Myself and some friends are looking for a place our husbands can go duck hunting, but someone close to a campground. Can you suggest a few locations, and maybe a contact that can tell us anything necessary for them to go hunting?

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My mom (75) has always wanted to come see the fall colors and the Passion Play. What else would you recommend? I am thinking Winery, Spa, Float Trip, Tours by Train, Boat or Bus. Great sites. Antiquing and shopping. What areas of Arkansas would be best to stay and any really nice scenic Spas?

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Hi, me and my fiance' are looking for a place on the lake around mt. home to get married at for a cheap price that will let us decorate and has a pavilion, know of any???

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where can i get the recipe for the sweetpotatoe/pumkin soup and the tomatoe/basil soup?

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hello. my fiance and I are looking at places to have our wedding in December 2011. He wants a waterfall and i want to stay close to home in Arkansas. are there any waterfalls here in Arkansas that would be good for our setting?

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Hi Lindsey,

Information on some of Arkansas's better known waterfalls can be found here: http://www.arkansas.com/things-to-do/waterfalls/.

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We attended the endless feast event at Whitton Farms in the Fall of 2009 and had a wonderful time. Is the video available on DVD? If so, how can I get a copy? REnate Rosenthal-Campbell, Memphis TN

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Would like to know about train ride that is Van Buren, I believe

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 Sue,
There are three trips available on this historic train: round trip from Springdale to historic Van Buren; round trip from historic Van Buren to Winslow; excursion from Fort Smith to Winslow on Sundays, April through September. You'll travel over trestles and through a tunnel in the Ozark Mountains in beautifully restored turn-of-the-20th century train cars. Conductors are available for providing commentary on the area's history. The round trip from Van Buren departs from the restored Frisco Depot at 813 Main. Private charters and group discounts available.  For more information, visit their website at:

http://www.amrailroad.com/

 

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Hi! My family and I want to rent a cabin next to a mountain river or creek. We want to eat catfish (at a restaurat or camp) and fish with our 2 1/2 year old son. I'm from the Carolina's and live in Dallas now, so I'm used to the Appl. Mountains. Where would you suggest going. We're on a budget this year. A cabin with a kitchen is needed so we can cook. Thanks for any help!

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 Caddo River Cabins

 Glenwood
(click for map)

Glenwood, AR 71943

Phone: 901-413-5423
fcanale@aol.com
www.caddorivercabin.com

Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa

# of Units/Rooms: 2
No Smoking

On Lake/River
Name of Lake/River: Caddo River

Recreation

Fully equipped handcrafted cabins on the banks of the Caddo River; Love Nest has Jacuzzi tub, flat screen television, DVD, stereo, fire ring, covered deck, grill, patio. Dreamcatcher has rainfall shower, fireplace, three bedrooms, two baths. One mile from premier golf course; 20 minutes from Hot Springs; bird and wildlife watching opportunities, fishing.

 

High Shoals Cabins

Mount Ida
(click for map)

2642 High Shoals Road
Mount Ida, AR 71957

Phone: 870-867-3937
highshoalscabins@windstream.net
www.highshoalscabins.com

Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa

# of Units/Rooms: 13
Smoking Rooms Available

On Lake/River
Name of Lake/River: Ouachita River (Lower)

Recreation
Pets Accepted

Three fully equipped, riverside cabins sleep up to 20 people; campground, R/V connections and canoe rentals available. Located near the Womble Trail, hiking, fishing, hunting, canoeing, quartz crystal mining.

Directions: Located seven miles northwest of Mount Ida. From Ark. 27 go north on High Shoals Road (County Road 59) for 6.5 miles (always take the right fork when coming upon a Y fork in the road); passing Job Corp., River Bluff, Piney Cemetary and Viking Lodge Roads, and a residence with a "slow, children" sign. Turn right at the sign for High Shoals Cabins.

 

 

Question:

was looking for some info on cherokee village ,also airport to fly to for cherokee village

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XNA (Bentonville) to Cherokee Village = approx. 4 hours 20 minutes

Nearby attractions:

Cherokee Village, the state's first resort/retirement settlement, is just southwest of town, offering lake activities and two championship golf courses.

Hardy, AR Hardy's central downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places and hasn't changed much since Model-T days. Hardy’s downtown area is a tiny mecca for craft and antique shopping in the heart of town. The little town of Hardy, AR boasts three museums, summer musical shows, bed and breakfast inns and several festivals each year.

(870) 257-3430

Cherokee Village S. Course, Cherokee Village,

(870) 257-2555

 

This 15,000 acre resort and retirement community offers the natural beauty of an Ozark forest, two 18-hole golf courses, 6 swimming pools, a private beach, tennis courts, recreation centers, fitness center, senior center, horseshoe pits, two nature trails, and seven lakes for boating or fishing.

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Could you make mention of my blog and maybe have your pals in the Dept. of Tourism look at it. It is simple, but I'm proud of it and proud of the Natural State and all her beauty. http://leslieaaronjackson.blogspot.com

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Are there any brand new festivals, exhibits, or events going on in Arkansas this summer or fall?

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We have our "What's New for 2010" listed in the Arkansas Media Room.  Here is the link:  http://www.arkansasmediaroom.com/media-kit/display.aspx?id=1310 .  You may want to look at the Arkansas Calendar of Events as well.  There is so much information it is hard to list in this text box.  Here are a few highlights: 

Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival – A long staple event in Kansas, organizers moved the festival to the Ozark Mountains in 2009. Over 10,000 people attended the inaugural Arkansas event, held at Mulberry Mountain near Ozark. www.wakarusa.com

World of the Pharaohs Exhibit – Don’t miss the opportunity to view The World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed, on display at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock through July 5, 2010. The Arts Center is one of only three locations in the U.S. where the exhibit will be open to the public. This amazing traveling showcase, presented in conjunction with the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, “explores the long-vanished world of ancient Egypt and the pyramids.” It includes more than 200 incredible objects including a colossus of Ramses II, Egyptian arts, amulets and jewelry, statues, stone objects and artifacts. 501-372-4000, 800-264-2787. http://pharaoh.arkarts.com/

 

Arkansas Delta Music Trail: Sounds from the Soil and Soul – Interpretive wayside signs are located throughout 15 counties of the Arkansas Delta. The signs give background information on legendary musicians, performers, and important musical sites. Signs are now located in Dyess, Tyronza, West Memphis, Brinkley, Marianna, Turkey Scratch, Helena-West Helena, and near McGehee. More signs will be placed throughout the Arkansas Delta in 2010. 870-972-2803. DeltaByways.com

Evans Children’s Adventure Garden – The new garden is located within Garvan Woodland Gardens, the 210-acre botanical gardens located on the shores of Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs. The Evans Children’s Adventure Garden is 1.5-acre garden providing a series of stone ledges leading the way to an ADA-accessible cave. More than 6.4 million pounds of stone were used in constructing the project, most of it transported from quarries in Arkansas. 550 Arkridge Rd. 501-262-9300. garvangardens.org

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Could you give me a list of RV Parks very close to Hot Springs Village, AR

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Wow! There are too many too list. You can go to the City Listings tab on Arkansas.com and click on the Ouachitas Region or in the search box on the home page of Arkansas.com type in "RV parks Hot Springs" and you will find a large list. Feel free to email me at communications@arkansas.com with your contact information and I will mail you a vacation kit complete with an Arkansas Adventure Guide (lists campsites) and an Arkansas Highway map.

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Is there really a castle in Arkansas?

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Yes, it is under construction in Lead Hill, AR. Jill Rohrbach, and I visited the construction site last week. It will open for tours on May 1. Check out Jill's blogs for updates on the project. You can read all about it and book tours at http://www.ozarkmedievalfortress.com/

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When is the new Arkansas Tourism iPhone App going to be released? How much will it cost?

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The targeted launch date is mid March 2010. We are getting very close. A few people actually have the app on their phones and are testing it for us. It will be absolutely free to the public. You will be able to to find up-to-date discounts and package ideas as well as Web site information about Arkansas's dining, lodging, and attraction information.