Question:
When is the next Airshow and Open house at the LR AFB?
Answer:
I would guess next year. They don't hold them annually any more. Last year (2010) was the first time they held one since 2008 so it may be every two years now. I checked the air base website and it doesn't mention anything about one. You might want to contact the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
chamber@jacksonville-arkansas.com
Question:
When is the Arkansas Hunters Expo in Jacksonville? I saw that you all had the outdoor expo listed and stated it was the only hunting show before the season, but i know the AHE is sometime soon.
Answer:
Hi Jerry,
You are correct. The Arkansas Hunters Expo in Jacksonville is soon. It takes place Aug. 26-28. You can find more information here.
Kerry
Question:
Will Dogpatch ever re-open? And why is it not being cleaned up by the new owner ?
Answer:
Hi Linda,
The last news I heard about Dogpatch was in May. It was awarded to a rider of an all-terrain vehicle who was injured on the property as a lawsuit settlement. I've not heard of what plans they might have for the park.
Question:
Is there anything of interest near Quitman, Ar.
Answer:
Quitman is about 10 miles southwest of Heber Springs, Greers Ferry Lake and the Little Red River. Heber Springs has a quaint downtown area. Obviously, right now with it being summer, the lake and river are the big draws. There are all kinds of water activities, hiking, and camping on the lake. The river is famous for its trout fishing.
Question:
I have an autograph picture of Den and Arlene Murphy STARS OF DOGPATCH USA. Are these photos worth anything? it's an 8X10
Answer:
I honestly don't know. You'd probably need to go to an antiques appraiser to get an answer.
Question:
I was wondering how to get to Wye Mountain from Kirby ark. I am from Benton ,La.,we are going to visit some friends from Kirby and would love to see the Daffodils.Please tell me where this is. Thank You, Diana Compton
Answer:
Hi Diana,
Here are directions that I got from MapQuest. You can also get a map on MapQuest if you need one.
http://classic.mapquest.com/. Just put Kirby in the "Start" city field and Bieglow in the "End" city field.
Start out going WEST on AR 84 HWY E/AR-84 toward AR 27 HWY N/AR-27
Turn RIGHT onto US 70 HWY W/US-70/AR-27/AR-84.
Continue to follow US-70. 36.9mi
Take the US-270 E ramp. 0.2 mi
Merge onto US-70 E. 23.3 mi
Turn LEFT onto NARROWS RD/WALNUT RIDGE RD.
Continue to follow NARROWS RD. 6.8 mi
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto AR-9. 20.8 mi
Turn SHARP RIGHT onto AR 10 HWY E/AR-10/AR-9.
Continue to follow AR-10. 7.1 mi
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto AR-113. 5.8 mi
Turn LEFT onto AR-113 N/AR-300 N/AR 113 HWY S.
Continue to follow AR-113 N/AR 113 HWY S. 6.2 mi
Turn LEFT onto AR-113/S HOLDEN
The church and daffodil fields are located atop Wye Mountain at the junction of Ark. 113 and Ark. 300, west of Little Rock.
Question:
dear sir/madam,
hi,
my mother and I am interested to open one of your sandwiches /burger place in Houston, Texas. if it is possible please let me know. thanks
Answer:
Hi Jeff,
You would need to contact the individual businesses and see if they are interested in franchising.
Nick's Bar-B-Que & Catfish
http://www.nicksbq.com/
Cotham's
http://www.cothams.com/
Question:
Will there be any other place that the Dogpatch USA documentary will be able to be viewed or seen such as DVD or another live venue? I worked there three summers as a musician during my college years.
Answer:
Hi Jill,
I am checking with the University of Arkansas professor who made the film. I'll let you know as soon as I hear back from her.
Question:
Caroling in the Forest - Pinnacle Mountain - December 18. It doesn't say what time to meet ...
Answer:
My apologies... the hours are 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Question:
Hi! I'm interested in the skating rink for a private party in Dec or Jan. I tried the link on your page, but could only get an error page. Could you send me some contact info for river market on ice?
Thanks!
Answer:
Hi Kristin,
Thanks for letting me know the link didn't work. It has been corrected. Here is the correct link: http://www.holidaysinlittlerock.com/content/
To find out how to reserve the rink for a private party, call 501-376-4781.
Question:
where does justin bieber live
Answer:
Question:
We want to take Hy. 7 from the bottom to the top this fall when the leaves are turning. What would be the best time to make the trip? September, October, or when?
Answer:
Hi William,
It's very difficult, if not impossible, to predict when the leaves will change colors, especially this early. However, the general rule of thumb is mid-to-late October for northern Arkansas, late October to early November for southern Arkansas. It's very rare that we have full color in September. You can find general fall foliage information on this website: http://www.arkansas.com/calendar/fall_foliage_pg1.aspx
Have a great trip!
Question:
We are planning a vacation to Mt. View August 4 - 8. Any suggestions for inexpensive things to do. We are really looking forward to the trip. But like most short on money. Thanks!
Answer:
Hi Eleanor,
There are plenty of things you can do in Mountain View that are free or don't cost much. There are free Saturday evening musicals on the courthouse square. Take a lawn chair or blanket and join in. If you play an instrument, you can jump right in and jam. There are wonderful shops all around the court square as well.
Have a great trip!
Question:
I am looking for a "little white country church" here in central Arkansas to take some pictures at. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.
Answer:
Hi Mary,
Here are some suggestions. I'm not sure if they meet your criteria perfectly but they're worth checking out.
Chapel at Four Winds
5031 Prince Street
Conway, AR 72033
Phone: 501-327-3078
Phone: 501-336-0050
New England-style old-fashioned chapel with stained-glass; bronze sculpture garden with memorial for Robert L. Ott on premises; available for events
Keo United Methodist Church
294 Hwy 232 W
Keo, Arkansas 72083
501-842-1511
Established 1909
www.keoumc.com
All Souls Church
Scott
http://www.allsouls-scott.org/
Historic Augusta Presbyterian Church
211 North Third
Augusta, AR 72006
Phone: 870-347-5656
Phone: 870-347-1802
Preserved pre-Civil War, Gothic Revival church that now serves as a local museum and cultural center; the restored interior is highlighted by an ornate plaster ceiling and wall decor that features art moldings, stained-glass windows, Gothic doors and rich woodwork; original vintage pump organ and pulpit.
Grant County Museum & Heritage Village
521 Shackleford Road
Sheridan, AR 72150
Phone: 870-942-4496
Extensive collection of Civil War artifacts; restored Depression-era cafe; collection of local history artifacts and restored historic buildings.
Directions: U.S. 270 in Sheridan to Ark. 46
Shoppach House Historic Park
503 North Main Street
Benton, AR 72015
Phone: 501-778-5513
Phone: 501-778-3770
elandreth@sbcglobal.net
Centerpiece is the Shoppach House, the oldest standing structure in town, built in 1852; also on the grounds are Pilgrims Rest Church which has its origins in the 1860s-1880s, the DeTonti Post Office, built in 1940, which serves as an excellent example of a small rural post office in mid-twentieth century Arkansas; and the covered well. Legend has it the Shoppach house is haunted.
Directions: Ark. 5 exit off I-30
Question:
Do you know who I can contact for Boy Scouts of America in our area of Bauxite, AR? I want to get my little guy involved in it. Thank you.
Answer:
Hi again Michelle,
I just received this e-mail. I wasn't totally correct in my response. Perhaps this will help you even more.
Kerry,
I wanted to call your attention to an error in your response to Michelle. While Bauxite (Saline Co.) does fall under the Ouachita Area Council of the BSA, there are actually four Boy Scout Councils in the State of Arkansas. The largest is the Quapaw Area Council, which includes Pulaski County and 32 other counties in central and northeastern Arkansas (www.quapawbsa.org). The other three councils are Caddo Area Council (southwest Arkansas), WestArk Area Council (northwest Arkansas), and the Desoto Area Council (southeast Arkansas).
Thanks,
Roger Williams
Executive Director
Quapaw Quarter Association
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Hi Michelle,
All of the boy scout troops in Arkansas fall under the Ouachita Area Council. They should be able to tell you where troops are in your area.
http://www.ouachitabsa.org/ Kerry
Question:
What is the cost for Dreamland Ballroom Drive-in Moives?
What time does each one start or are they all at 8:30?
thanks
Answer:
Hi Alicia,
They start at approximately at 8:30 p.m. or "sundown." I think if you're there by 8:30 you'll be fine.
Thanks,
Kerry
Question:
I grew up around Pine Bluff but left in the 1970s. Can you please tell me if there is a Motel/Bed & Bkft/Hotel
to stay there? Thanks
Answer:
Hi Kathryn,
Question:
Where can you go to catch a ride on the River Trail Trolley?
Answer:
Hi Sherry,
Question:
Where or what is Toad Suck?
Answer:
Conway’s Toad Suck Park and annual Toad Suck Daze festival are both named after the Legend of Toad Suck, one of Arkansas’s most colorful. According to local folklore, long ago when steamboats plied the Arkansas River and the water wasn’t the correct depth, the captains and their crew docked where the Toad Suck Lock and Dam now spans the river to wait until the water level rose. While waiting, they occupied themselves at the local tavern there, to the displeasure of the locals who lived nearby. The residents described the sailors this way: "They suck on the bottle 'til they swell up like toads." Hence, the name Toad Suck. The tavern is long gone, but the legend lives on at Toad Suck Daze the first weekend in May every year.
Question:
How do I get to the Old Mill?
Answer:
The Old Mill at T.R. Pugh Park is located at Lakeshore Drive & Fairway Avenue in the Lakewood neighborhood of North Little Rock. Take the North Hills Blvd. exit 154 off I-40, head north until you reach Fairway Avenue, turn left on Fairway and follow to Lakeshore -- first left past the four-way stop.
Question:
Can you give me information on the Clinton Library?
Answer:
The Clinton Presidential Library is located in the River Market District of downtown Little Rock. It is the largest collection of presidential papers in the world. In addition to the library, the River Market District is also home to the world headquarters of Heifer International, which offers green tours of its building along with Heifer Village, Central Arkansas Nature Center, the Arkansas Museum of Discovery, numerous restaurants and shops, the Old State House Museum, Riverfront Park and La Petit Roche Plaza (home of the actual “little rock,”) access to the Junction Bridge, used by walkers, runners and bicyclists to cross the Arkansas River to North Little Rock, and the River Rail Trolley System.