Naturally, fine art is the central attraction — and theme — at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. However, mental images of insolent patrons milling about a musty exhibit hall should be put away when considering a visit to Northwest Arkansas’ newest crown jewel, scheduled to open Nov. 11 in Bentonville. From conception to completion, [...]
The thousands upon thousands of people who come to McDonald County, Mo., each summer are well aware of what a not-so-hidden treasure the area’s streams are. Canoeing, rafting, kayaking and fishing are enjoyed from one end of the county to the other. Big Sugar and Little Sugar creeks join in Pineville to form the Elk [...]
From infants to senior citizens, education opportunities in Northwest Arkansas abound. The public school system tops state rankings, and alternative education facilities, such as Hass Hall Academy or one of the several Montessori schools, give residents various ways to foster the young minds of the area. Bentonville, Rogers and Rogers Heritage high schools are in [...]
Spirits in Razorback Nation hadn’t been higher in decades. The football Hogs had just completed an 11-2 season that ended jubilantly with a 26-13 victory over Kansas State in the Cotton Bowl and a No. 6 finish in the final Bowl Championship Series rankings. A host of standout players will be back for the 2012 [...]
An upward trend in selling prices and a decrease in the inventory of available houses indicate that the Northwest Arkansas real estate market is stabilizing and has experts speaking in terms of cautious optimism. “It appears that prices bottomed out last year, and now they are going up,” said Judy Luna of Keller Williams Realty. [...]
Siloam Springs just recently got a brand new regional hospital to replace its aging infirmary. “With this new facility, we are able to position ourselves as a regional hospital built to serve a four-county area,” said Kevin Clement, hospital CEO. The $40 million facility on Progress Avenue, which opened April 28, dwarfs the previous one, [...]
Opinions regarding the future of newspapers are widespread, and national reports abound of metropolitan dailies struggling in the still-weak economy. The longevity of the newspapers in Northwest Arkansas, however, endures because they have adapted to the climate change created by technology and the need for fast and reliable information. In 2010, the Northwest Arkansas Times [...]
Siloam Springs just recently got a brand new regional hospital to replace its aging infirmary. “With this new facility, we are able to position ourselves as a regional hospital built to serve a four-county area,” said Kevin Clement, hospital CEO. The $40 million facility on Progress Avenue, which opened April 28, dwarfs the previous one, [...]
Vicki Butler is the driving force behind the development of Fayetteville Montessori School, but her modesty precludes that claim. Butler, the school’s director of education, has followed a tenacious path to put children at the forefront of education that included 25 years as an elementary teacher. Immediately upon discovering the Montessori method of education, she [...]
Getting squared away with governmental entities usually requires an in-person appearance, but one chore can be accomplished online instead of standing in line. To register to vote, newcomers can download an application from the Secretary of State’s office at votenaturally.org/registration.html, fill out the form and mail it back. A registered voter must be 18 years [...]
Johnson is one of many Northwest Arkansas cities that benefits from being near the Interstate 540 corridor but is able to maintain a small-town feel. In the last decade, its population has increased by more than 1,000, bringing the Washington County city to first-class status. Therefore, residents get an equal share of voice and state [...]
With economic growth that is outpacing the national average, Northwest Arkansas is in the enviable position of being able to support new businesses both small and large. One of the most anticipated new shopping destinations is the state’s first Cabela’s store, which is in the final stages of construction. Located next to the Pinnacle Hills [...]
Northwest Arkansas offers a diverse culture for arts and entertainment. There are a number of organizations that provide theater, music, history and art on a local and national level. The Arts Center of the Ozarks, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Walton Arts Center, Rogers Historical Museum, Arkansas Air Museum, Daisy Museum, Clinton House [...]
Northwest Arkansas has a number of bragging rights when it comes to education. Top test scores, great attendance and low dropout rates are some of the achievements of area schools. Benton and Washington counties have 17 public school districts, including three charter schools. They range in size from the 316-student Haas Hall Academy Charter School [...]
A warm, energetic welcome to Northwest Arkansas newcomers and visitors. We’re truly glad you are here, and the information in the following pages will help make your transition easier in many ways. First, you should know that you are in one of the nation’s premiere areas when it comes to everything from employment to services, [...]
Fall is always special in the Ozarks, but the hills and hollers are never more alive than when the football Razorbacks are winning. For more than 100 years, University of Arkansas fans have held lofty expectations for their beloved Hogs. And one would be hard- pressed to identify a time when excitement was higher than [...]
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