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Young Bald Eagle Saved Near The Kansas/Oklahoma Border Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:45PMBald Eagles are fierce birds, part of why it's so fitting they serve as the proud symbol of the United States. Friday, one injured eagle found itself in desperate need of a helping hand.
Outdoor Briefs: 7-11-11 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:04PMOutdoors workshop designed for women begins in September read more
Conservation Board launches free day of family fun Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 4:59PMMUSCATINE, Iowa — Families snugged up their sneakers, slathered on sunblock, and spritzed themselves with bug spray on Saturday at a free Family Fun Day hosted by the Muscatine County Conservation Board.
Maynard shares love of outdoors, photography Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 12:20PMGreat Outdoors Month June is Great Outdoors Month, which encourages Arkansans to participate in recreational activities and to enjoy the benefits and scenic beauty of being outdoors. To celebrate, Pete Morris is the second of several local residents and organizations that are active in an outdoor activity to be featured in the upcoming month.
Roots of Utopia Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 6:11PMWhen asked how a dietitian from Biloxi met and married an electrician from Brandon, Brittany Hammons Simmons, 26, and Geoffrey Simmons, 24, answer, "Club Fire." The reactions they receive from their answer still make them giggle and share a secret smile about that night in 2008.
LA man collapses, dies while canoeing in AR Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 11:18AMAccording to the Harrison Daily Times, the park service headquarters for the Buffalo National River said 68-year-old James Liner of West Monroe, LA, was in a group canoeing downstream from Ponca on Wednesday when he fell unconscious near a prominent river obstacle called Gray Rock.
WM teacher dies while on canoeing trip Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 1:26AMA West Monroe High School art teacher died Tuesday while canoeing in the Buffalo River in Arkansas.
Louisiana Man Dies While Floating Buffalo River Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 5:08PMA Louisiana man has died on North Arkansas' Buffalo River. National Park officials say James Liner, 68, of West Monroe, collapsed while canoeing with a small group along Gray Rock Wednesday night.
Sports Calendar Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 5:53AMThis list is updated at least weekly. A short version including imminent events appears on Fridays in the sports section. Submit items by e-mail to sports@timesfreepress.com, by fax to 423-668-5049 or by mail to Sports Dept., Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Outdoor column: Elk hunting, water trail offer adventures for some Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 5:49PMA couple of events are coming up that may interest some, not all, of you readers. One is the deadline for applying for Arkansas elk hunting permits. The other is the opening of a water trail in southeast Arkansas. read more
Newton County Man Swept away in Buffalo River Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 2:08PMA search is underway in North Arkansas for a Newton County man who was reportedly swept away in the Buffalo River and is presumed to have drowned.
Cleanup pulls plenty of trash from Little Arkansas River Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 4:46PMON THE LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER — A couch. A shopping cart. Tires. Dozens of beer cans. Scores of Styrofoam and plastic cups. Hordes of snack wrappers. A calculator. A Big Wheel missing two of its three wheels. A pink rubber ducky. Hooks, lines, sinkers and plenty of bobbers.
Here's a look at the area's hottest music festivals Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 8:47AMWith the advent of sunny skies and humid nights, musicians cluster together like swarms of lightning bugs. Here's a look at some regional festivals coming up:
It's all the Buzz (B-Que) Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 4:22PMKat Robinson Saturday teams will burn meat to help kids attend a pediatric burn survivor camp. The 7th Annual Buzz-B-Q will run 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the North Little Rock RV Park. The proceeds will benefit the Arkansas Professional Firefighters Camp Sunshine. Tickets are $10 at the door — or you can go to www.1037thebuzz.com and find locations where you can do a buy ...
NW Arkansas Residents Get A First Glimpse of Flood Damage Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 8:53PMAs flood waters recede people living in Washington and Benton Counties get a first glimpse of the damage.
Celebrate the 4th of July at Stonewater Cove Resort and Club Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 8:08AMPursue Your Happiness at This Quintessentially American, Nearly 500-Acre Luxury Lakefront Adventure Resort Nestled Deep in the Wilderness of Missouri's Mark Twain National Forest
THE BRIDGES AT PRESTON CROSSINGS TO HOST GOLF AND FISHING TOURNAMENTS TO BENEFIT WOUNDED WAR HEROES Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 10:59AMDALLAS March 9, 2011 The Bridges at Preston Crossings, a beautiful, master-planned community in Gunter, Texas, owned by Bluegreen Communities, is pleased to announce that they are hosting golf and fishing tournaments benefitting Operation FINALLY HOME, an organization that honors wounded and disabled veterans and widows of fallen soldiers with new homes. Both events will take place at The ...
River/canoe expert to speak on ecotourism Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 10:34AMA river guide and canoe builder will speak about identifying criteria for canoeing and kayaking trails on Feb. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the LSU AgCenter's Scott Research and Extension Center in Winnsboro.
Event celebrates a century of Scouting Sunday, October 24, 2010 @ 12:00AMSome 8,000 Scouts and guests from Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas converged on the Paul Battle Jr. Arena and Tunica Exposition Center Saturday for a three-day extravaganza to celebrate 100 years of Scouting in America.
Kids get out to enjoy the Chippewa River Adventure Camp Saturday, October 2, 2010 @ 7:57PMA group of area boys had a crisp cool day to take part in the Chippewa River Adventure Camp for Boys on Saturday.
Trumann Council looks at establishing bike routes Monday, September 27, 2010 @ 10:05AMIt's a plan that would not only bring tourism to Trumann, but it would also promote a healthy lifestyle for the community. Neal Vickers spoke with the Trumann City Council on Sept. 14 about...
BLUEGREEN COMMUNITIES BREAKS GROUND ON NEW HOMES FOR WOUNDED WAR HEROES Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 9:34AMBluegreen Communities NYSE:BXG, a developer of premier master-planned communities, along with other business donors, will break ground on two new homes for wounded war heroes. The land and home donations are being made possible through Operation FINALLY HOME and its supporters, Bluegreen Communities, NAPE Expo, Classic Custom Homes, RDGS Architects and Acme Brick. Operation FINALLY HOME is an ...
Designing Women: Season Four Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 7:20AMHighly Recommended "This is the South, and we're proud of our crazy people. We don't hide them up in the attic, we bring them right down to the living room and show 'em off." - Julia The Series The entertainment industry--and the world--lost a great one to cancer on April 10th of 2010, just one week after my review of Designing Women: Season 3 was posted. But thanks to Shout Factory, we can ...
On your marks, runners: Three races this weekend Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 3:34AMYou can run yourself ragged in Tulsa on Saturday.
Night of Recovery Event Raises Awareness about Teen Substance Abuse in Arkansas Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:39AMHorizon Adolescent Treatment Center is holding their 3rd Annual Night of Recovery event to raise funds for activities and programs for Arkansas teens battling mental health/behavioral problems and substance abuse.
Outdoor Calendar for Aug. 29, 2010 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:05AMTODAY STATE DUCK & GOOSE CALLING CHAMPIONSHIPS: 9 a.m. registration, Community Center, Gueydan. In conjunction with Louisiana duck Festival. Includes World Championship-style calling and blind-calling competitions in duck and goose calling.
Bluegreen Communities Supports NAPE Expo, Operation FINALLY HOME to Honor Wounded War Heroes Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:36AMDALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dallas-based Bluegreen Communities® (NYSE:BXG), a developer of premier master-planned communities, will be providing land and two custom-built homes in The Bridges at Preston Crossings.
Bluegreen Communities Supports NAPE Expo, Operation FINALLY HOME to Honor Wounded War Heroes Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:31AMDALLAS----Bluegreen Communities® , a developer of premier master-planned communities, is pleased to announce its participation in Operation FINALLY HOME. The organization, founded by Houston’s Bay Area Builders Association and sponsored by the NAPE Expo, the world’s largest oil and gas exposition, honors wounded and disabled veterans and widows of fallen soldiers with new homes.