Outdoors

Texarkana may be celebrating 150 years all this year (TXK150), but so are your Texas State Parks. The state parks are a little younger, at 100 years old, but a celebration is a celebration, and there are events happening all year long right here in East Texas. Here are a few coming up in April 2023.

This year we celebrate Texarkana's Sesquicentennial all year long as we honor Texarkana's 150 birthday. Coming up on Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15 be sure to make plans to be downtown for the Texarkana Sesquicentennial Festival will take place

This weekend is the first weekend of spring and there are some fun events to check out. Whether you are in the mood to learn something new, get ideas for home improvement, listen to great live music, grab some plants for your garden or take a day trip and enjoy an air show, there is something for everyone this weekend.

Drive-in movie theaters used to be everywhere. They were a staple of weekend fun in the 1950s and 60s. Even in the 70's when I was a kid there were still quite a few around but slowly they started closing down. Did you know there are still two drive-in theaters still in Arkansas?

It's springtime and that means it's time to start planting gardens but this is also the perfect time to plant trees in your yard too. So get ready for the Free Tree Fridays in Arkansas.

Carole Baskin, who rose to national fame on the hit Netflix documentary "Tiger King" is headed to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Ever wonder if you can still play a pretty mean game of kickball? Honestly, the thought had never crossed my mind... until now.

With spring break going on this week for some and next week for others, there is a perfect Arkansas attraction to see. The Little Rock Zoo.

If you haven't been to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas in a while then what are you waiting for? There are diamonds just waiting to be found. The park just announced that a really big diamond was found earlier this month.

Lately, you may have noticed I've been on this kick about waterfalls in Arkansas. Have you ever heard know about Car Wash Falls?

It's hard to believe we are already into the second week of March. Remember we Spring Forward to Daylight Saving Time this weekend. Be sure to set your clocks ahead (forward) 1 hour before you go to sleep Saturday night!  Now let's take a look at a few things going on this weekend!

Time is running out for you to apply to be in the summer intern program from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Have you ever thought about becoming a Game Warden? Texas just might have the perfect Internship program for you, and positions are available all over the state.