With summer vacation in full swing, many families are getting together for their annual reunions. Arkansas has plenty of out of the box or unique activities for families of all sizes and ages to enjoy. Cave City Watermelon Festival This year’s Cave City Watermelon Festival will take place July 29-31. It has become quite popular …
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Cocktail Tuesdays: Summer Cocktail Recipes Searching for that perfect 4th of July cocktail or summer drink? These cocktail recipes will help keep you cool during the warm summer days. Backyard Pineapple Slush This picture-perfect moonshine cocktail with frozen pineapple and Maraschino cherries brings the beach home and serves six. Ingredients:1 cup prosecco½ cup of moonshine2 …
Hot Springs, located about an hour from Little Rock, has quietly become one of the best spots for tourists and locals alike thanks to its nature trails, historic downtown, theme parks and museums. If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, check out these not-so-hidden gems in Hot Springs. Hot …
June is wedding season in the South, despite the rising temperatures. Though many couples are getting ready for their special day or are in the planning process, one important question has to be answered: how do you pick the perfect wedding destination? While there is no shortage of places to get married in Arkansas, truly …
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Best Father’s Day Outings Close to Home Year-after-year, we take a day out of many to celebrate our fathers and make them feel special. As June 20 quickly approaches, you may be wondering what to get your dad for Father’s Day. Though it might seem hard to top your unique Father’s Day gift ideas every …
Best Cocktail Recipes for the Summer As summer approaches and pandemic restrictions lift or loosen around the country, folks are eager to get together again. This time of year in Arkansas, that usually means gatheringoutdoors on patios or porches, around pools or ponds, or on the beach or a boat. When family and friends gather, …
A stop by Crystal Ridge Distillery in Hot Springs offers a chance to experience the mountain roots of Arkansas moonshine. The focus of the venture is one of an experience, where visitors can learn about this interesting history while also staying to enjoy a drink, a bite to eat and the family friendly atmosphere of …
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Whether you’re starting 2021 with a Dryuary or toasting the New Year until the fetid smell of 2020 has worn off, January’s become a time to get thoughtful about alcohol — what we love, what we hate and what role it plays in our newly pandemic-stricken social lives. It’s also the month when, in 1919, …
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Danny and Mary Bradley had a plan. The plan was working. Then the coronavirus pandemic changed everything. “I do not believe anyone could have forecasted this scenario,” said Danny. The Bradleys started Crystal Ridge Distillery in Hot Springs. Envisioning a working distillery as well as a restaurant, event venue, and retail shop, they planned to open slowly in …
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May 13 is National Apple Pie Day, which sounds like a great excuse to bake a pie! We also wanted to add a local twist to our pie, so we made it with Apple Pie Moonshine from Crystal Ridge Distillery in Hot Springs! Back in the Prohibition days, it was very easy for local residents to hide …
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