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We are currently developing a series of FREE guides for various locations in Arkansas. Our Hot Springs guide is ready for you to download! Check it out to discover all the best things to do (as well as some hidden gems) in the fascinating town of Hot Springs.
Latest from the Blog
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Does it Snow in Arkansas? What Winter in Arkansas is Really Like!
Does it snow in Arkansas? Yes, it absolutely does snow in Arkansas. However, Arkansas is not the kind of place where you can book a January vacation and expect to build a snowman. Some winters bring several rounds of snow and ice. Other years, we barely see more than a few flurries. Arkansas is in…
Hey y’all, we are Karen and Emily!
We are Karen and Emily, a mother and daughter from, you guessed it, Arkansas. We live in the capitol city of Little Rock.
It seems that our home state of Arkansas is often overlooked and underestimated. We think that it deserves way more acclaim and attention than it receives and we look forward to sharing all the things we love about this beautiful place!
Arkansas has delicious food, friendly people, incredible natural beauty, and cities with great museums and cultural activities.
We will be sharing all of this with you as we explore our home state.
You will always find us “somewhere in Arkansas.”
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Scenic Byways in Arkansas: Beautiful Drives Through the Natural State
The scenic byways in Arkansas climb mountain ridges, wind through national forests, follow the Mississippi River and cross the flat farmland of the Delta, connecting small towns, state parks, historic places and memorable local stops along the way. Some of our favorite Arkansas days have begun with a winding road and no firm plan beyond…
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11 Best Luxury Hotels in Arkansas: Boutique Hotels, Inns, and Resorts
If you follow Somewhere in Arkansas on Instagram or Facebook, you know that we travel all over the state and stay in many different types of accommodations. Our home state may not have an abundance of traditional five-star hotels, but that does not mean you cannot find amazing luxury hotels in Arkansas. The state’s best…
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Best Weekend Getaways in Arkansas: Cities, Lakes, and Mountains
Sometimes the best trips are the ones closest to home. We travel all over Arkansas, and one of the things we love most about this state is how much there is to discover. We have compiled a list of some of our favorite weekend getaways in Arkansas to help you plan your next adventure. Whether…
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Arkansas Restaurants Worth the Drive, According to Our Readers
We recently asked our Facebook community (which is over 160,000 followers strong) which Arkansas restaurants were worth driving an hour (or more) for, and they answered! The recommendations came in for restaurants all over the state, from small-town cafés and historic general stores to lakefront restaurants and special-occasion steakhouses. We were excited to realize that…
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Three Arkansas State Parks in One Day: A Scenic River Valley Road Trip
We recently took a road trip through the Arkansas River Valley to see three Arkansas state parks in one day. Between the two of us, we’ve visited almost all of the Arkansas state parks over the years and these are some of our favorites. It was a classic Somewhere In Arkansas day with winding roads,…
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Discover the Ancient Heart of Arkansas at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
Just a short drive southeast of Little Rock lies one of Arkansas’s most fascinating, but often overlooked state parks: Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park. This is a place where history, culture, and nature come together to tell the story of the people who lived on these lands more than a thousand years ago. Plum Bayou…
