ARKANSAS SPOTLIGHT
Visit Arkansas through the lens of our members:
Arkansas River TrailCheck out this short video, prepared by APW President Kristin Higgins with assistance from her children, for a preview of several sites along the Arkansas River Trail. Petit Jean State ParkPetit Jean State Park, about an hour’s drive northwest of Little Rock, was the first of 52 state parks established in Arkansas. The park offers a lodge, restaurant, cabins, campsites, picnic areas, overlooks, waterfalls, and more than 20 miles of hiking trails. It covers 2,658 acres, much of it preserved as it was when French explorers named Petit Jean Mountain more than 300 years ago. Learn more about Petit Jean State Park in this short (very) homemade video from APW members Richard and Helen Plotkin. North Forest Lights at Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtAPW members Fred and Debbie Miller give you a glimpse of North Forest Lights at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. The seasonal event is a nighttime walk through the woods and museum grounds, featuring nature-inspired lighting elements and immersive soundscapes. Check out their video.Learn more about the exhibition. The Esse Purse MuseumThe ESSE Purse Museum in Little Rock is one of only three purse museums in the world and the only one in the United States. More than fashion history, ESSE’s permanent exhibit honors and celebrates the progression of the 20th-century American woman – decade by decade – through the lens of her handbag and the contents within. APW member Angie Faller visited the museum recently and produced this video tour for us.
Paris, Wine, an Abbey and the State's Highest PeakParis, Arkansas, has many of the draws you might find in its French counterpart, including a replica Eiffel Tower. Cowie Winery is one of 15 in Arkansas wine country, and boasts a church bell tower reminiscent of a Hugo novel. To the east lies the soaring spires of Subiaco Abbey, where 39 black-robed monks lead a life of prayer and work – as educators, retreat directors, and makers of peanut brittle, monk sauce, and handcrafted beers. To the south, Mt. Magazine State Park sits on the highest peak in Arkansas and offers trails, horseback riding, adventure, and relaxing getaway accommodations. APW member Maryanne Meyerriecks introduces you to Paris, Arkansas-style, in this homemade video.
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Name |
Favorite AR Destination Visited |
AR Destination Not Visited but Want To |
Angelita Faller | ||
Mary Hightower |
Arkansas Wine Trail |
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David Keith | ||
Tammy Keith | ||
Maryanne Meyerriecks | ||
Debbie Miller | ||
Fred Miller | ||
Ginny Monk | ||
Dusty Higgins | ||
Kristin Netterstrom Higgins | ||
Helen Plotkin | ||
Richard Plotkin | ||
Wendy Plotkin | ||
Charlotte Purdy |