ABOUT the River Valley

10 things ABOUT: Dr. Ginni McDonald

Get to know the new face in town before the first day of school! Dr. Ginni McDonald, 49, is the new Superintendent of Russellville School District. While her hometown is Horatio, she moved to the River Valley less than a year ago with her husband Joe. They have a...

Hidden Climbing Paradise: the Arkansas River Valley

The River Valley is being recognized as the hub for all things parks, trails and water, but there is another hidden gym getting more national attention: climbing. Climbing in the River Valley is attracting enthusiasts from throughout the country because of the mild...

Charcuterie Boards and more

This week we present you with something a little different…a selection of snack boards ready to make. You can make a snack board for just about any occasion; breakfast boards (bagels, bacon, jelly, hardboiled eggs, fruit); bratwurst boards, taco bar boards, or...

Upcoming Events

	August 2022
	1	2 Pope Co. Library Boo… Pope Co. Library Book Club August 2, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Pope County Library, 116 E 3rd St, Russellville, AR 72801, USA See more details Pope Co. Library Boo… Pope Co. Library Book Club August 2, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pope County Library, 116 E 3rd St, Russellville, AR 72801, USA See more details • •	3 Arkansas Tech Univer… Arkansas Tech University - Summer Term Ends August 3, 2022 Arkansas Tech University, 215 W O St, Russellville, AR 72801, USA See more details Camp Discover - Summ… Camp Discover - Summer Day Camp August 3, 2022 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA Welcome to Camp Discovery at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Perfect for young scientists, we will explore the world around us through fun experiments and outdoor recreation. Ages 8-12, $50 per camper. Fee covers supplies, materials, and afternoon snacks. Lunches are not provided and must be brought from home. Campers must bring water bottles and sunscreen. Registration is required at least one week in advance of the camp. Registration packets are available at Lake Dardanelle State Park visitor center or by calling (479) 967-5516. See more details • •	4 Camp Discover - Summ… Camp Discover - Summer Day Camp August 4, 2022 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA Welcome to Camp Discovery at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Perfect for young scientists, we will explore the world around us through fun experiments and outdoor recreation. Ages 8-12, $50 per camper. Fee covers supplies, materials, and afternoon snacks. Lunches are not provided and must be brought from home. Campers must bring water bottles and sunscreen. Registration is required at least one week in advance of the camp. Registration packets are available at Lake Dardanelle State Park visitor center or by calling (479) 967-5516. See more details •	5 First Friday Breakfa… First Friday Breakfast August 5, 2022 7:30 am - 8:30 am The Center for the Arts, 2209 S Knoxville Ave, Russellville, AR 72802, USA See the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce for details. See more details Camp Discover - Summ… Camp Discover - Summer Day Camp August 5, 2022 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA Welcome to Camp Discovery at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Perfect for young scientists, we will explore the world around us through fun experiments and outdoor recreation. Ages 8-12, $50 per camper. Fee covers supplies, materials, and afternoon snacks. Lunches are not provided and must be brought from home. Campers must bring water bottles and sunscreen. Registration is required at least one week in advance of the camp. Registration packets are available at Lake Dardanelle State Park visitor center or by calling (479) 967-5516. See more details Grab Bag Adventures Grab Bag Adventures August 5, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to find out what is in her magic bag! We’ll play a little game to let you touch and feel your way around. Hints will be given, but you’ll be testing your sense of wildlife! See more details • • •	6 Men's & Co-… Men's & Co-ed Adult Softball Tournament August 6, 2022 Pleasant View Park, Russellville, AR 72802, USA See more details Wildlife Hike Wildlife Hike August 6, 2022 8:30 am - 9:30 am Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802, USA You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Meadowbrook Trail is home to many of these creatures. Join a park interpreter in front of the visitor center then head down the trail to see how many creatures you can see or what traces of them we can find. See more details Pope Co. Library Tee… Pope Co. Library Teen Club Day August 6, 2022 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pope County Library, 116 E 3rd St, Russellville, AR 72801, USA See more details • • •
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Hidden Climbing Paradise: the Arkansas River Valley

by Michael Roys | Jul 27, 2022 | River Valley Adventure

The River Valley is being recognized as the hub for all things parks, trails and water, but there is another hidden gym getting more national...

Charcuterie Boards and more

by Submitted Article | Jul 27, 2022 | Countertop Creations

This week we present you with something a little different…a selection of snack boards ready to make. You can make a snack board for just about any...

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Nacho Momma’s Average Nachos

by Liz Underwood | Jul 20, 2022 | Valley Vittles

Nacho Momma's Average Nachos 1009 West Main St., RussellvilleMonica is not your average Momma. And she definitely doesn’t make average nachos. In...

Jumping into Tech History

by Tommy Mumert | Jul 13, 2022 | Features

In what history tells us was a brilliant sky with temperatures in the mid-70s, three airplanes carrying nine members of the Arkansas Tech Parachute...

10 Things ABOUT: Mariah Jeffcoat

by Guest Writer | Jul 6, 2022 | 10 things ABOUT...

Meet Mariah Jeffcoat, Park Director of Pottsville, and youth basketball and softball coach! At age 29, she is also the city’s inspector and code...

Countertop Creations: Chicken Kabobs, Skewers & more

by Submitted Article | Jun 29, 2022 | Countertop Creations

This month’s recipes are brought to you by Phat Chau from Vietnam. Phat is a senior at Arkansas Tech University pursuing his Bachelor of Science...

Mountain Biking: How to Get Started in the River Valley

by Liz Chrisman | Jun 29, 2022 | River Valley Adventure

The mountain biking scene in Arkansas is one of the fastest-growing in the country. Our state is home to the “Mountain Biking Capital of the World”...

Sweet 16, Graduation and Sting

by Robb McCormick | Jun 22, 2022 | Every Day Life

Babies grow up. It hit me the other day while I was playing music for a large private party and I heard a little girl about 7 or 8 years old call...

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