Arkansas Department of
Parks and Tourism
America's
Legendary Drives:
Cedar Falls, Petit Jean Mtn.
Don't forget. Vote November 2, 2004
Amendment 2 For Your Information Calendar
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November
2004 Arkansas Department of
Parks and Tourism America's
Legendary Drives: Cedar Falls, Petit Jean
Mtn. Don't forget. Vote November 2,
2004 Amendment 2 For Your Information Calendar
of Events
Volume
2 Issue 17
The Natural State will sparkle
from border to border this holiday season as 70 communities
and two attractions take part in the 2004 Arkansas Trail of
Holiday Lights campaign, Nov. 17-Dec. 27. Those who are
joining for the first time include Springdale, Yellville,
Marshall, Crossett, Texarkana, Gurdon and Alma. Garvan
Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs is another new
participant.
Once again, towns around Arkansas will try to "outshine"
their neighbor by concocting innovative lighting displays,
both drive-through and static. Courthouses, town squares and
Main Streets will be outlined in lights as will community
Christmas trees and nighttime parades. Music, plays,
carriage rides, special shopping opportunities,
refreshments, open houses and a chance to visit with Santa
Claus are other holiday activities scheduled. Each city will
have activities unique to their event.
New to the lighting promotion this year is the Holiday
Giveaway. A gift basket from each of the six regions listed
in the brochure - Ozarks, Ouachitas, Central, Timberlands,
Delta and Arkansas River Valley - will be given away at the
end of the promotion. The baskets will include such items as
overnight stays, T-shirts, Christmas ornaments, posters,
cookbooks and other gifts. An entry form can be found on the
back of the 2004 Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights brochure
or entries can be made online via the Arkansas Department of
Parks and Tourism's web site:
www.arkansas.com/things-to-do/trail-of-lights/contest.asp.
They must be received by Jan. 1, 2005 to be eligible; only
one entry, which must be filled out completely, per
household is allowed.
The Holiday Lights booklet will be included in the Arkansas
Vacation Planning Kit during the holiday season and can also
be obtained at the Arkansas Welcome Centers, Chamber of
Commerce offices of participating cities, the Governor's
Office, the Little Rock National Airport and Little Rock
Convention and Visitors Bureau's visitors centers, Shell
Superstops and Bank of America locations. The brochure can
be found in its entirety on
www.arkansas.com/special-promotions/.
This release, along
with others by the Department of Parks & Tourism, is
available electronically at the Department's on-line media
room: www.arkansas.com/media. Hundreds of high-resolution
photos are also available at this Web address.
Submitted by the Arkansas Department of Parks &
Tourism
One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, (501) 682-7606
E-mail: info@arkansas.com
May be used without permission. Credit line is
appreciated:
"Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism"
Tour the most scenic drives in the country
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Route 7, from
Hot Springs to Harrison, is a 160 mile stretch over wooded
hills and through mountain towns. The daylong trip begins in
Hot Springs, where President Bill Clinton grew up. Before
leaving Hot Springs, stop by the visitor's center for Hot
Springs National Park. Take Fountain Street to Hot Springs
Mountain Drive, which leads to Hot Springs Mountain Tower,
where you can take in a scenic overlook of the city and its
surroundings.
Head north out of town on Route 7 to the town of Mountain
Valley, home of Lake Ouachita State Park, where 975 miles of
shoreline are surrounded by 48,000 acres of parkland.
Continue north on Rte. 7 toward the 1.6 million-acre
Ouachita National Forest. A quick detour left on Rte. 298
offers the opportunity to tour the crystal mines. Return to
Rte. 7 to begin twisting and winding through the Ouachita
Mountains. Crossing the Fourche La Fave River, turn left
into Quarry Cove Park to see the 97 foot-high Nimrod Dam.
The dam stretches 1,012 feet across Nimrod Lake's eastern
shoreline. For additional views of the lake, continue the
uphill climb on Rte. 7.
Back on the road again, you'll proceed north through the
small town of Centerville. Sixteen miles east of
Centerville, on Rte. 154, is Petit Jean State Park, home of
95 foot-high Cedar Falls. Eight miles to the north of
Centerville is the historic Port of Dardanelle and Lake
Dardanelle State Park. The Ozark National Forest begins five
miles beyond Dover. The Booger Hollow Trading Post, nestled
in the forest features souvenirs, crafts and food. The 165
mile-long Ozark Highlands Trail begins just one mile outside
of the next town, Pelsor. Continue north on Rte. 7 through
Cowell, Jasper, and the Boston Mountains. Descending the
mountains takes you down to the Buffalo National River. Your
scenic drive ends as you reach the resort town of
Harrison.
What is Amendment 2? Proposed Amendment 2 to our state's
Constitution would give Arkansas a fighting chance to
compete with surrounding states for more and better-paying
jobs. When approved by voters in the November 2 general
election, Amendment 2 would give the General Assembly the
authority to issue general obligation bonds for the specific
purpose of attracting "super projects."
Amendment 2 does not raise taxes. It raises opportunities
for you.
The Arkansas Hospitality Association is adding
another advantage of being a member. The
association is endorsing Rebsamen Insurance as our
broker of choice to assist you with your health
insurance needs.
Rebsamen Insurance, who is owned by Regions Bank,
is the largest broker in our region. They have an
excellent working relationship with many insurance
carriers for all types of coverage. They can find
the best program for your specific medical
insurance, dental insurance or vision coverage
needs. The clout and knowledge of the industry
which Rebsamen holds is a benefit that will aid you
in operating your business.
You may learn
more about the services by viewing their webpage at
www.rebsamen.com
Nov. 1-28: Watercolor Society
Exhibit…..Subiaco, Performing Arts Center
Gallery. Open Sundays by appointment 2-4 p.m.
Dec. 1-31: 2nd Annual Monastic Arts Exhibit &
Sale at Subiaco Abbey…… Subiaco,
Performing Arts Center Gallery
For more info contact: Claudia Dersch 479-963-6258
or visit their website
www.subi.org Admission: Free
Nov. 6: November Night Skies Over
Nebo…..Dardanelle, Mt. Nebo State Park; Sunset
Point. This is your last chance for an evening
guaranteed to delight all stargazers. Bring your
blankets and binoculars and join Dr. Jeff Robertson
and park staff at Sunset Point at 7 p.m. For more
info contact: Brandy Ballard 479-229-6355 or email:
mountnebo@arkansas.com. Admission: Free
Nov. 13: 2nd Saturday Flea Market……Altus
City Park. Free spaces for flea market, first
come-first served. For more info contact: Altus
Chamber 479-468-4684 or visit their website
www.altusarkansas.com Admission: Free
Nov. 13: Autumn Teacup Auction…….Altus
Lawrence Hall. Food, fun, prizes galore for all
ages! For more info contact Altus Chamber
479-468-4684 or visit website www.altusarkansas.com
Admission: Free
Dec. 5: Altus Christmas Parade……Altus
Town Square. Watch beautiful floats and the joys of
Christmas as children visit with Santa. For more
info contact: Jennifer Brown 479-468-4684 or visit
website www.altusarkansas.com Admission: Free
Nov. 14: Silent Art Auction…..Needy Paws
Animal Shelter Sunday from 1:00 till 4:00 p.m.
Complete collection can be seen at
www.needypaws.petfinder.org Proxy bids will be
taken prior to auction date.
Nov. 20 & 21st: Clarksville Merchants Open
House…..Will be held all day Saturday Nov.
20th and Sunday Nov. 21st 1-5 p.m. For more info
contact: Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of
Commerce 479-754-2340.
Dec. 4: Clarksville's Christmas Lighting and
Parade……Christmas lighting will be held
at 5:30 p.m. at the Johnson County Courthouse.
Parade will start at 6:30 p.m. on Main St. For more
info contact: Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of
Commerce 479-754-2340
Dec. 2-Jan. 2: Russellville's Tinsel
Town….Historic Depot District. Russellville
creates outdoor ice skating for the holidays. For
more info contact: Shannon Sheppard 479-967-1762 or
email promotion@russellville.org. Admission:
$5.00.
Dec. 3-4: 14th Annual Christmas
Gala……Russellville Hughes Center. Get all
your Christmas shopping done in one or two days.
For more info contact: Judy Matthews 479-968-6430
or email frmjlm@centurytel.net Admission: Free
Dec. 3-4: Living Nativity…..Perryville, Heifer
Ranch. See the nativity story as told in five
drive-by scenes with live characters and animals.
For more info contact: Ranch Events Office
501-889-5124 or visit their website www.heifer.org.
Admission: Free
Dec. 4: Christmas Time Open
House……Morrilton Petit Jean State Park.
The park is dressed in Christmas finery. Seasonal
activities and demonstrations for your enjoyment at
beautiful, historic Mather Lodge! Rumor has it
Santa will make an appearance. For more info
contact: Lori Anderson 501-727-5441 or visit their
website www.petitjeanstatepark.com Admission:
Free
Dec. 4: Annual Christmas Parade…..Ozark,
Commercial St. Night parade with lots of lights.
For more info contact: Ozark Area Chamber
479-667-2525. Admission: Free