World video travel guide

NewsArkansasUnited States • 2012-10-04

Select the country and object's type State Parks Matching Funds Public Hearings

The October 17, 18, and 19, 2012, meeting of the Outdoor Recreation Grants Advisory Committee will be held in Little Rock and in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, in the Parks and Tourism Conference Room of the Multi Agency Complex, Number One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, Arkansas. This meeting will allow the Outdoor Recreation Grants Program staff to assist the Committee with the review of the Fiscal Year 2012 FUN Park and 50/50 Matching Grant Applications for city and county park development.

The Committee will then meet at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2012, in meeting rooms A and B of the Jacksonville Community Center, located at Number 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville, Arkansas for invited 50/50 Matching Grant Applicants and on October 19, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. for invited FUN Park Grant Applicants. The Committee has scheduled time for each applicant to describe their grant request and answer questions the Committee might have to assist them with the grant award recommendations.

For more information contact John Beneke, Director, Outdoor Recreation Grants Program, Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 682-1301.

RSS RSS All news

 

Related objects

United States

World Countries United States

A trip to the United States will bring pleasure to the most sophisticated tourist. It is a country of immense size and capabilities

Eureka Springs

Cities Eureka Springs

Eureka Springs is a tiny piece of good old alpine Europe in the heart of Arkansas. It’s a nice destination with Victorian buildings and lifestyle.

Arkansas Folk Festival Mountain View

Traditions and Crafts Arkansas Folk Festival Mountain View

The Mountain View Folk Festival is being held annually on the third weekend of April since 1963. Oceans of folk music and sheer fun are guaranteed.

Buffalo River State Park

National parks, Nature reserves Buffalo River State Park

Buffalo River is a real treasure of U.S. with no dams along all the 135 miles of length. You can enjoy its beauty in the Buffalo River State Park.

Crater of Diamonds State Park

Popular tourist places Crater of Diamonds State Park

Crater of Diamonds State Park has the unique policy of «finders keepers»: if you find a gem, you can keep it – no matter how valuable it is.

Hogskin Holidays, Hampton

Traditions and Crafts Hogskin Holidays, Hampton

The Hogskin Holidays are your chance to take part in lots of contests, see the vintage tractor exhibition and taste a delicious pork barbecue.

Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, Stuttgart

Museums, historical monuments Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, Stuttgart

The Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie is home to more than 10,000 artifacts which tell visitors about the history of farming in this region.

Riddle`s Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary

Animal World, zoos Riddle`s Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary

In the Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary visitors can not only see Asian and African elephants and learn about them but also “adopt” a one.

Terra Studios, Fayetteville

Traditions and Crafts Terra Studios, Fayetteville

Do you want to catch your personal Bluebird of Happiness? Then go to Terra Studios near Fayetteville and get the one from glass and pottery masters.