http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/homeExploring Arkansas RSS Feedhttp://www.aetn.org/__data/assets/image/0005/18248/ea_thumb.jpghttp://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/homehttp://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/hd/charlies_hidden_wildlife_sanctuaryThu, 12 Jan 2012 13:22:01 -0600http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/hd/charlies_hidden_wildlife_sanctuary<p>Humans aren’t the only ones who’ve taken a liking to a particular boat harbor on the Arkansas River near Morrilton – shore birds and wintering waterfowl have turned “Charlie’s Hidden Harbor “ into a little-known wildlife sanctuary—that is, until now. </p> http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/hd/civil_war_reenactmentThu, 12 Jan 2012 13:13:23 -0600http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/hd/civil_war_reenactment<p>One of the largest Civil War reenactments in Arkansas takes place every other year the first Saturday in November at Historic Washington State Park near Hope with more than 200 reenactors usually participating.</p>http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/hd/columbus_shipsThu, 12 Jan 2012 13:13:12 -0600http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/hd/columbus_ships<p>It’s not every day you get to board not one, but two of Columbus’ ships – the Nina and the Pinta. The replicas of the ships docked at Little Rock’s Riverfront Park recently serving as traveling museums for school groups and visitors. </p> http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/springsofeurekaTue, 03 Jan 2012 12:35:59 -0600http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/springsofeureka <p>The "healing" springs of Eureka Springs are what created the town and brought thousands of visitors during the heyday of the late 1800’s. They are still a popular attraction in the 21st Century.</p> http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/richardsonbottomsTue, 03 Jan 2012 12:35:59 -0600http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/richardsonbottoms<p>Richardson Bottoms is a rare marsh habitat in the Ouachita National Forest north of Lake Ouachita.</p>http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/cave_point_caveTue, 03 Jan 2012 12:35:57 -0600http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/cave_point_cave<p>Cave Point Cave near Mountain View deep in the Ozarks is full of cave life – including salamanders, cave spiders and crickets that don’t chirp. We tag along on this venture with Dr. Dave Thomas “Cave Doctor” from Lyon College.</p>http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/flw_outdoors_world_championshipTue, 03 Jan 2012 12:35:51 -0600http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/flw_outdoors_world_championship<p>The world championship of bass fishing returned to Lake Ouachita in 2011 with the Forrest L. Wood Cup and more than 100 top bass anglers competing.</p>http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/two_rivers_parkTue, 03 Jan 2012 12:35:52 -0600http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/two_rivers_park<p>Two Rivers Park in west Little Rock is a hiking, biking and paddling mecca – featuring paved and unpaved trails and water trails.</p>http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/arkansas_queen_riverboatTue, 03 Jan 2012 12:35:51 -0600http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/arkansas_queen_riverboat<p>It’s not exactly the Delta Queen, but it is the Arkansas Queen—and if you’ve never experienced a riverboat paddlewheel excursion, then this is a must trip.</p>http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/mississippi_voyageur_canoe_excursionTue, 03 Jan 2012 12:35:41 -0600http://www.aetn.org/programs/exploringarkansas/video/archives/mississippi_voyageur_canoe_excursion<p> Utilizing the same “voyageur” type canoes French explorers used, the Quapaw Canoe Company in Helena offers canoe excursions on the “Mighty Mississipp.”</p>