Strings on the Kings Festival
Bluegrass melodies filled the Ozark air last weekend as the Strings on the Kings Festival took over the banks of the Kings River near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This event brought […]
A Different Perspective of the Mulberry River
Local residents can provide you with an accurate description of the river’s named rapids and the closest place to find gas or a good hamburger, but I want to introduce […]
The 2015 Byrd’s Mulberry River Cleanup
It was an honor and a privilege to work with Keep Arkansas Beautiful to coordinate The Byrd’s Mulberry River Cleanup again this year. The event was a success with nearly […]
An Invitation to The Great River Cleanup
It’s time for “The Great River Cleanup” campaign promoted by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Pamela and Zen Byrd Boulden of Byrd’s Adventure Center, Jacob Gould of GreenSource Recycling and I are […]
Hometown Hero
“Go big or go home” is a quote used frequently in the South to describe the motivation and drive behind the scenes. Country music singer Lance Carpenter was the embodiment […]
Music on the Mulberry
Country Music singer Lance Carpenter was among the bands scheduled to play at “Thunder on the Mountain”. When faced with the decision to cancel his plans, he decided, “the show […]
The View from Above
Initially, I met Wolf Grulkey and his crew from Skydive Sky Ranch at Byrd’s Adventure Center at their event “Borat’s Skydivers’ Boogie”. I was excited to learn that there would […]
Recreation is a Family Affair
Remember how it feels to be excluded, or feel less than adequate because you haven’t quite mastered a skill? Perfection, accomplishment, praise, recognition, attention drives you to keep trying, practicing, […]
Harvest Festival Bands take to the Natural State
Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Music Festival was hosted at Mulberry Mountain this past weekend. An estimated 5000 festival attendees experienced Arkansas’ autumn weather with plenty of sunshine, mild temperatures […]
Harvest Music Festival – Not Just About the Music
You bought your tickets to Harvest Fest…now it’s time to make your itinerary. Of course, the main objective is to relax and enjoy yourself. Go into the festival knowing that you […]
