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Welcome to the Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Hosted by former Executive Director Kane Webb, this podcast provides an in-depth look at Arkansas’ thriving tourism industry and the people who make i

Arkansas Tourism


    • Aug 17, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Shane Broadway - Salt Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 27:24


    Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas's thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. In this episode, Kane joins Shane Broadway, vice president for university relations at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro . Kane and Shane explore the history of the Salt Bowl, a classic Benton-Bryant football rivalry, then discuss the 2018 matchup set for August 25.

    Patrick Weeks – U.S. Marshals Museum Fort Smith, Arkansas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 35:58


    Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas's thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. This week Kane joins Patrick Weeks President of the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Patrick updates us on the current status of the museum, what the experience will be like, and the economic impact to the area.

    Michael Wampler – Magic Springs Theme and Water Park

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 20:17


    Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, hosted by Executive Director Kane Webb, who will provide an in-depth look at Arkansas's thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. This week Kane joins Michael Wampler, Director of Sales and Marketing at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, to discuss the exciting 2018 events and attractions.

    Natural State Podcast - David Bazzel and Grady Spann

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 26:21


    Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas's thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. This week Kane joins David Bazzel and Grady Spann to talk about Razorback football and the future of War Memorial Stadium, now under the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

    Natural State Podcast- Rex Nelson Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 44:19


    Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas's thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. This week Kane is joined by , Senior Editor at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette to talk about his return to the newspaper, and combining his love of media with his love of Arkansas.

    Natural State Podcast - Bob Phelps - Keep Arkansas Beautiful

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 31:09


    Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas's thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. Today, Kane talks with Bob Phelps, former Director of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, about the benefits of recycling and litter prevention.

    Unexpected Art Event - Fort Smith Arkansas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 49:00


    Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas's thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. Today, Kane is taking a tour of the murals in downtown Fort Smith with Claire Kolberg, event director for the Unexpected Art Event, and Claude LeGris, Executive Director of the Fort Smith Advertising & Promotion Commission.

    Wayne Smith - Oaklawn Racing Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 12:53


    Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas's thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. This episode features a candid conversation with Wayne Smith, assistant general manager of Oaklawn, one of the nation's most respected racing and gaming centers, and Arkansas's No. 1 tourist destination. Smith talks about Oaklawn's rich history, its future, and how it became the track where the race for the Triple Crown begins.

    Seth Alvo Seth Bike Hacks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 18:18


    Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas's thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. Kane is joined by co-host Joe Jacobs of Arkansas State Parks as they discuss Arkansas mountain biking with Seth Alvo of Seth's Bike Hacks.

    Gabe Holmstrom - Downtown Little Rock Partnership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 22:00


    Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas's thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. On this episode, Gabe Holmstrom, executive director of the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, will talk about the amazing transformation of downtown Little Rock and plans for future development.

    David Wright- Bentonville Parks & Recreation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 20:57


    Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas's thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. David Wright, director of Bentonville Parks and Recreation, joins Kane to talk about his city's newest tourism attraction – mountain biking. With a variety of trails that are perfect for youngsters or challenging for even the most experienced mountain bikers, Bentonville is becoming a favorite year-round destination.

    Austin Barrow-El Dorado Festivals & Events

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 31:56


    Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas's thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. Austin Barrow, president and COO of El Dorado Festivals and Events, joins Kane to talk about the new arts and entertainment district in El Dorado, kicking off with a five-day music extravaganza in September.

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