The Timberlands Region
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Now best known as the home of former President Bill Clinton, the numerous rivers of this region were once lined by dense pine and cypress forests giving the Timberlands their name. With three national wildlife refuges -- Overflow, Felsenthal and Pond Creek -- and three state parks the region offers nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts a bounty of activities. But the Timberlands have more attractions than wildlife!
The historic oil boom area around El Dorado offers a wealth of shopping and dining prospects, while a profusion of museums and festivals provide entertainment for the whole family year-round. Ranging from the Railroad Museum to the Band Museum, from Pine Bluff's Smoke on the Water Barbecue and Music Festival to the Hope Watermelon Festival, there's always something going on in the Timberlands and you'll always welcome.
And while you're in Hope for the watermelon, take a tour of the Clinton's first home.
Cities within the Timberlands region:
Events within the Timberlands region:
Hope Watermelon Festival | |
| Event Details: THREE DAYS OF FAMILY FUN! Joe Nichols Concert Info ~ Featuring ~ Southwest Arkansas' Largest Arts & Crafts Show Music 5K Run-Walk Games & Children's Activities Great Food Antique Car Show Lawn Mower Races Antique Engine Show Baseball Card Show Softball Tournament Ice Cold Hope Watermelon By The Slice Sponsored by the Hope Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce | Event Dates: Aug 12, 2010 to Aug 14, 2010 Event Time: Event Contact Phone: (870) 777-3640 Event Web Site: www.hopemelonfest.com/festival_info.htm |
Music in the Park: An Evening of American Music | |
| Event Details: 1874 Courthouse Visitor Center This summer, your whole family can enjoy evenings of live, outdoor, historical musical entertainment at Historic Washington State Park! Concerts will be on the third Saturday of each month. Performances showcasing nineteenth century music will be presented, along with a performance by a local band to promote local artisans in the field of music. Music will include Stephen Foster melodies and songs such as Wait for the Wagon. The schedule of performers is: Prairie County Avengers String Band (June 19), Hope Melody Boys (July 17), and the Heritage Brass Brand of Dallas, Texas (August 21). Bring your lawns chairs and enjoy a summer evening of music at Historic Washington State Park. Contact the park for any further details, including inclement weather plans. This project is supported in part by a grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. | Event Dates: Aug 21, 2010 to Aug 21, 2010 Event Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Event Contact Phone: (870) 983-2684 Event Web Site: www.historicwashingtonstatepark.com/calendar-of-events/Default.asp |