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To get there, drive Interstate 40E to Highway 49S to Highway 61N, through the flat, rich plain in Mississippi. Start your immersion at Tunica’s Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center, built in a circa-1895 train depot.

Listen carefully in the juke joints, restaurants or the impressive interactive museums in Tunica, Cleveland, Clarksdale and Indianola, and you’re…

Sometimes there’s just nothing on the radio. On your next road trip, listen to a funny podcast that will surely entertain the entire family.

Though the Arkansas River flows through four states, we’ll proudly call it ours. It’s a defining feature of many areas including Wine Country, Fort Smith and Little Rock.

When you have limited vacation but still want maximum adventure, look no further than Orca Island Cabins. You’ll be treated to the trip of a lifetime.

If the kids are getting antsy to do something fun this summer that won’t break the bank, we’ve got you covered.

Can we help float your boat? Ranging from leisurely floats to all-out Class IV rapids, Arkansas has a plethora of places for paddlers, and we’re sharing our faves.

Mother’s Day is over, but my gift is still to come. This will be the ninth year that my husband heads out with our two kids on a Memorial Day weekend adventure on the Buffalo National River, leaving me in kid-free bliss.

For the family: Pinnacle Mountain State Park, located just on the edge of Little Rock, has trails for everyone, even the dog. Circle the base of the mountain or summit to the top for breathtaking views.

During economic downturns, curtailing meetings and travel is often the first cost-cutting measure.

With the announcement of nonstop flights from Little Rock to Austin, we have your guide to a weekend in ATX.

The Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Tourism and Travel South USA have created a U.S. Civil Rights Trail featuring 100 historical sites across 14 states. The trail features churches, courthouses, schools and museums that “played a pivotal role” during the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Airbnb has more than 4 million listings worldwide. The #1 wished-for in the world? A charming treehouse nestled in the woods of northwest Atlanta.

There are three certainties of the holidays: food, family and travel. Here are some tips to help keep you and your family safe when road tripping this season.

October has always been my favorite month. It is the epitome of the very best of fall – from the weather to the food, and even down to the trees. As we’re approaching that sweet spot of the leaves being the perfect color before falling, we’ve picked some of the best routes to soak in the scenery.

• Interstate 49: Drive through the picturesque Ozarks on your way to NWA for Razorbacks games.

• Highway 7: Head to Jasper, Ark., to see the Arkansas Grand Canyon in its prime.

• Highway 324: Enjoy views of Ouachita National Forest and Lake Sylvia near Perryville, Ark.

Whether you’re a Razorbacks or Aggies fan, chances are you’ve got a trip to Dallas in your future for the big game on Sept. 23. While you’re there, make the most of your trip with these hangouts:

For the fisherman: Bull Shoals Lake’s clear waters and Ozark landscape make this a scenic dream while casting out your line. Lunker bass, crappie, bream and more can be found in these waters.

With the start of school just around the corner, take one last weekend staycation with (or without) the kids in Eureka Springs.

STAY: The Fontaine boutique hotel satisfies both your accommodation and cultural needs. With hallways filled with Renaissance art, custom mosaic tiles and rooftop views, you’ll be entertained from check-in.

Embrace the Natural State with these picks that will bring out your creative, adventurous and nature-loving sides all at once.

As the travel season is just around the corner and the travellers and the tourists are mapping out their routes and holidays, it is important to know how to leave behind a positive impact.

STAY: The Colcord Hotel is where luxury meets history. The original marble lobby in the over 100-year-old building is both stunning and Instagram-able.

Years ago, travel agents were the ideal way to book vacations. Today, with online resources coupled with our ever-growing desire for personalized service, we need a new kind of partner to help with our holiday plans; we need a travel advisor.

I doubt I’d grow tired of the beautiful beach, nightly shows, 24-hour room service, exquisite interior spaces, selection of food at four restaurants and adults-only atmosphere at IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Paraíso. But a stay at this all-inclusive in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, allows you entry to four neighboring sister resorts.

We all know the early bird catches the worm. With beautiful weather, more sunlight and extended daytime hours headed our way, start planning your spring and summer time camping trips now.

I love bike tours: exercise, fresh air and a guided tour all in one. In New Orleans, we found Free Wheelin’ Bike Tours and selected the Queen of the South, one of five tours this highly rated company runs.

Clinton National Airport was recognized as having the world’s best airport Wi-Fi with speeds above 130 megabits per second. The Wi-Fi was also recognized in Wired magazine.

Now bustling with the activity of 18 restaurants and cafes, 14 retailers and a twice-weekly farmer’s market, the Pearl in San Antonio was, until recently, a brewery abandoned since 2001.

The Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport is currently undergoing a $20 million concourse renovation that is expected to be completed at the end of fall 2017. Upgrades include stronger Wi-Fi and cell phone connectivity, new seating at gates, updated interiors and more.

Looking for unique gift ideas this season? Branch out from peach candles and gift cards and look into awesome travel packages around the state:

• Know someone who needs to relax? The Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs offers a two-night holiday package complete with massages and mineral baths.
• Gaston’s is a fisher’s dream come true. There are several guided tour options to choose from.
• Unplug for the weekend with your loved one in a cabin near the Buffalo River.
• Enjoy fun with the whole family at 21C hotel with their Kid’s Exploration Package and check out the Scott Family Amazeum.