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7 Arkansas Tornado Destroys & Unites 9 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge 12 Arkansas Travelers All-Star Game 15 Featured Photographer: Rusty Wright
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19 Fitness Corner 22 Crater of Diamonds State Park 24 July in Arkansas 26 Making the Most of Every Day 29 Arkansas Wakeboarder, Brandon Lackey
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• 1 tablespoon paprika • Kosher salt & ground pepper • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon mustard powder • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 2 teaspoon Olive Oil (plus more for brushing) • 2 small Pork Tenderloins • 4 ears of corn, husked
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Meanwhile, brush the corn with olive oil; grill, turning, until marked, about 5 minutes. Slice the pork and drizzle with the sauce. Serve with the corn.
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April 27 produced an EF4 category tornado that both destroyed and united Arkansas in one night. Sixteen people were killed, and more than 150 were injured. Vilonia and Mayflower were two central Arkansas towns that were hit the hardest, but other towns such as Paron and Centerhill were also affected. Research shows this was the deadliest twister in Arkansas since 1968. Officials believe there would have been many more deaths if residents hadn’t gathered together in safe rooms and underground storm shelters. With 328 homes in Faulkner county destroyed and many others damaged, Arkansans are pulling together to help those affected rebuild their lives. Many schools and organizations are taking donations, monetary, toy, etc. Businesses have been organizing efforts to help towns and families rebuild their infrastructure. To put it mildly, Arkansans have come together to take care of their neighbors. In addition, President Barack Obama traveled to the state in May to visit communities that were devastated. The level of destruction that the tornadoes of April 27 brought prompted Arkansas meteorologists to remind Arkansans about the importance of safety during tornado season. Knowing that the center of an interior room is the safest room in the house to take cover is vital. Being aware of the nearest storm shelter is even more important. The best way to
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or the first time, Dickey-Stephens Park serves as the site of the Texas League’s All-Star event, which includes hot air balloon rides, mechanical bull rides, autograph sessions, post game fireworks and the Home Run Derby presented by Heart of Arkansas United Way. On June 24, Dickey-Stephens Park, home of the Arkansas Travelers in North Little Rock, will host the 78th All-Star Game. You will not want to miss it! The last time the All-Star game was played in Pulaski County was in 2006 at Ray Winder Field, the year before the Travelers moved to their new home on the banks of the Arkansas River. The game has been a showcase for future Major League Baseball (MLB) players and All-Stars. Players from the 2006 All-Star game at Ray Winder included names such as Troy Tulowitski, an All-Star with the Colorado Rockies, Hunter Pence of the San Francisco Giants, Ben Zobrist of the Tampa Bay Rays, Kurt Suzuki of the Minnesota Twins and Chris Ianetta of the Los Angeles Angels. The winning pitcher was Ubaldo Jimenez, who came up through the Rockies organization and is now with the Baltimore Orioles. The Travelers became the AA affiliate for the Los Angeles Angels in 2001, and a number of major league players have spent time here in Little Rock. Fans who followed the team in recent years remember the names Eric Aybar, Howie Kendrick, Mike Napoli, Hank Conger, Garrett Richards, Mark Trumbo, Peter Bourjos, Jean Segura, Randal Grichuk and, most notably, Mike Trout.
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“Mike Trout was in a category all his own,” said Phil Elson, the radio voice of the Travelers the past 13 years. “No question, he’s the best player I’ve ever seen up close. I grew up in Pittsburgh watching Barry Bonds turn into a star, and I would put Trout on that level.”
The Texas League Home Run Derby presented by Heart of Arkansas United Way begins at 6:00 p.m. A special target will be placed past the outfield wall which features a $100,000 charitable jackpot if a player hits it with a home run.
Trout played for a little less than one full season for the Travelers, having been called up by the Angels in September while the Travs were playing in the Texas League championship series. Trout reminisces, “I really enjoyed my time in Little Rock and was amazed at the passion of the fans. I loved the city and the atmosphere the fans provided every night.”
Then at 7:15 p.m. the first pitch of the 78th Texas League All-Star Game presented by Farm Bureau Insurance is thrown. After the game stick around for a huge post game fireworks extravaganza to cap off the event.
The festivities will begin on Monday, June 23 with the Texas League AllStar Gala at the Little Rock Double Tree. This event features an Autograph Session, Catered Dinner and Guest Speaker. On June 24, gates open at Dickey-Stephens Park for the Texas League All Star Game at 3:00 p.m. The first 1,500 fans inside get a free copy of the All Star Game Program. Then, the North Division All-Star Team takes the field for batting practice at 3:15 p.m. followed by the South Division AllStar Team at approximately 4:15 p.m. Each team will have a free autograph session after their batting practices for fans on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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• Lake Ouachita State Park - 1,106 campsites, 24 boat ramps, 13 swimming beaches and over 200 islands!
• Mt. Nebo - The second park in Arkansas where you can hang glide. It has 35 campsites and 14 cabins.
• Degray Lake Resort State Park The 13,800-acre lake has fishing, water sports and great wildlife watching • Charlton in the Ouachita National Forest - At Charlton, they have crystal clear waters to swim in, picnic areas and fishing. It’s located along Walnut Creek in the heart of the Ouachita National Forest.
• Catherine’s Landing - Here is one of the few sites where one can find some middle ground between relaxing and roughing it with climate-controlled “yurts” (A hybrid between a cabin and a tent), available for rent.
Zip lining • Iron Horse Zip Line at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch - It is one of the top zip lines in North America. It is nearly a halfmile long and with a vertical drop of 277’ and top speeds of over 50mph. • Rowdy Adventures (see pg. 15)- the South’s Largest Zip Line Park offers miles of cable and 14 zip lines where our guests can explore the beauty of nature from a truly unique view, zipping through the treetops. Horseback riding, ATV Tours, River Floats, and more also available!
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Caves & Caverns • Cosmic Caverns - One of Arkansas’ hidden treasures. You will see 2 cave lakes during your tour. The bottom or end of these lakes have yet to be found. • Blanchard Springs Caverns -Ranked among the most beautiful underground discoveries of the 20th century, this limestone cavern is located deep in the Ozark National Forest. • Lost Valley Cave - (“wild caving”) Hikers exploring the mountains near the Buffalo National River may also encounter wild caves such as the Lost Valley Trail Cave that houses a 35 foot waterfall.
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• Beaver Lake - Has given up several 40-pound-plus state record stripers. One prime hot spot encompasses the huge flats near where the White River and War Eagle join in the upper portion of Beaver.
Wildlife attractions • Wilderness Drive Through Safari This 400-acre safari is home to a variety of exotic animals that live in the natural environment of an Arkansas landscape. Safari consists of a four-mile drivethrough, petting parks, and walk-through areas for interaction with the animals.. • Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (Eureka Springs)- With over 450 acres and 100+ exotic cats, it is one of the largest big cat sanctuaries in N. America, a non-profit organization providing lifetime homes for abandoned, abused and neglected exotic cats. • Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo (Hot Springs)- Offers a huge petting zoo, over 300 alligators, a great variety of animals, and alligator feeding shows. It has been in operation since 1902. • Little Rock Zoo - Nationally accredited 40-acre zoological garden, housing over 700 mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians representing 170 species, some of which are on the endangered list.
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Summer Sports • Arkansas Travelers Baseball Enjoy a favorite local pastime, watching the Arkansas Travelers play at DickeyStephens Park. • Disc Golf - With dozens of courses in the state, Disc golf is one of the fastest growing sports in Arkansas. For a list of courses, check out arkansasdiscgolf.com. • Wake Boarding, Water Skiing & Other water sports
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Climbing & hiking • Horseshoe Canyon Ranch - A great destination for the finest sandstone sport climbing anywhere. Whether you are an experienced climber or just beginning, you will love the climbing here at the Ranch.
• Devils Den - Here trails weave through, around and over one of the largest crevice areas in North America. Explore Devil’s Den Cave, hike to Yellow Rock Overlook, stop and rest along the Lee Creek Trail, or go backpacking along the 15-mile Butterfield Hiking Trail. The park features 20 miles of hiking trails that explore historic home sites, natural bridges, caves and waterfalls of the Ozarks. • Mt. Magazine - Arkansas’s 2,753-foot high point. Traditional bouldering, sport climbing & rappelling is allowed on the mountain’s south bluff overlooking the Petit Jean River Valley. This 1,500-foot wide stretch of sandstone boasts more than 100 routes up to 80 feet high.
Cycling • Big Dam Bridge (road) 102 miles. Start in LR under the Broadway Street bridge. In 6 miles, you will roll across the The Big Dam Bridge. Then pass through Maumelle, Mayflower, Conway, up Wye Mtn., toward Pinnacle Mtn. and back over the new 2 Rivers Bridge. Along the way there will be a total of nine aid stations to help keep you Several bridges along with climbs into the supplied. rocky slopes of the Fulk Mountains are • Pinnacle Mtn. State memorable parts of this trail. Park (MTB) - 7.4 miles. The • Earthquake Ridge (MTB) - 7 miles. Jackfork Mountain Biking Trail Offers a challenging course and whole lot is an intermediate to advanced of climbing. This 7 Mile Loop is all single mountain biking trail through a track with a 1120 Foot climb. All of your rarely seen part of Pinnacle Mtn. efforts will payoff on the downhill.
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floating • Buffalo National River - The country’s first national river, the scenic Buffalo National River flows roughly 150 miles and offers boaters premier whitewater floating in the Arkansas Ozarks. Fishing, rock climbing and wildlife watching (especially of the state’s elk herd) are major draws too.
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CRATER OF DIAMONDS S TAT E PA R K Arkansas “The Natural State” is blessed with an abundance of geological wonders. Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only diamondproducing site in the world open to the public, stands out as a unique geological “gem” for everyone to enjoy.
Here you can experience a one-ofa-kind adventure hunting for real diamonds. You’ll search over a 37 1/2-acre plowed field, the eroded grounds of an ancient volcanic crater that 100 million years ago brought to the surface the diamonds and some of the semi-precious stones lucky visitors find here today. You will access this field through the Diamond Discovery Center, an engaging interpretive center featuring exhibits and programs explaining the most popular methods of searching for diamonds. The park staff is also available to provide free identification and certification of diamonds found here.
Of all the Arkansas state parks, the Crater of Diamonds has had arguably the most colorful history, with stories of treasure hunters and the diamonds found in Arkansas through the decades. Many remnants of old mining ventures remain within the park boundary, including the Mine Shaft Building, the Guard House, mining plant foundations, old mining 22 Your Arkansas Hometown Magazine
equipment and smaller artifacts. Nowhere else is North American diamond mining history as evident or as well preserved as here. For years, locals wondered about the unusual green dirt about two miles south of the small farming community of Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Geologists examined the soil in the late 1800s and found it to be similar to diamond-bearing volcanic material elsewhere in the world, but they failed to uncover any of the precious stones at that time. Early in the 20th century, a local farmer named John Wesley Huddleston purchased land near Murfreesboro, which included part of this volcanic material. In August 1906, he discovered the first diamonds on his property. Known as Arkansas’s “Diamond King,” Huddleston soon sold his land to a commercial mining company for $36,000. A diamond rush quickly developed as soon as word of the finds got out.
The men who bought the Huddleston property began the Arkansas Diamond Company. However, there were 40 acres of diamond-bearing soil that had not been owned by Huddleston. M.M. Mauney owned that land, and he refused to sell. Mauney tried to personally mine his own property and even allowed visitors to search for a fee. In 1949, the first real attempt was made to open the Arkansas diamond field to the public. The land was leased and opened in 1951 as the Diamond Preserve of the United States. Later, the name was changed to the Crater of Diamonds. It continued as a private tourist attraction until 1972 when the State of Arkansas bought the land for $750,000 to develop as a state park. Diamonds can come in all colors of the rainbow. The three colors unearthed here
at Crater of Diamonds are white, brown and yellow, in that order. Crater of Diamonds State Park is a rock hound’s delight since, along with diamonds, more than 40 types of rocks and minerals can found here, too. These rocks and minerals include lamproite, amethyst, banded agate, jasper, peridot, garnet, quartz, calcite, barite, and hematite. Famous Finds The Strawn-Wagner Diamond On permanent display in the visitor center at Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park, the site where this splendid stone was discovered, the Strawn-Wagner Diamond is the most perfect diamond the American Gem Society (AGS) ever certified in its laboratory. Graded the perfect grade of O/O/O (Ideal cut/D color/Flawless),” it is the highest grade a diamond can achieve. Found at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in 1990 by Shirley Strawn of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, this diamond weighed 3.03 carats in the rough. A diamond this perfect, and weighing over a carat after cutting, is estimated to occur one time in a billion. The Uncle Sam Diamond This 40.23-carat, white diamond is the biggest diamond ever found in the United States. Discovered here in 1924, it was named the Uncle Sam diamond. The Kahn Canary Diamond The 4.25-carat Kahn Canary was worn by first lady Hillary Clinton at her husband’s Presidential Inaugural galas in 1993 and 1997 as a special way to represent Arkansas’s diamond site. The diamond’s owner, Stan Kahn of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, loaned the diamond to Mrs. Clinton. Found in 1977. Nature formed this diamond into a perfect dodecahedral, pillow shape, and gave it a vibrant yellow color called “canary” in the diamond industry. It was left uncut because of its flawless natural beauty.
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1. Value simplicity. The simpler things are, the less distracted we will be. We need to de-clutter our environment and our minds. We seem to accumulate physical, mental and emotional clutter. We end up rushing from one demanding situation to another with no real feeling of accomplishment. To quiet our minds and restore a sense of order to our lives, we need to value simplicity. 2. Experience your activities. How often are you doing one thing and thinking about another? If we never take the time to actually be in the moment, then are we really living our life? Even the most mundane activities can be enjoyable if we stay centered on the actual experience. In this over stimulated, out of balance and hectic world, simple activities that are fully experienced can be enjoyable if we let them. 3. Savor the little things. The next time you eat a piece of fruit or enjoy a cup of coffee, simply enjoy it. Wrap your senses around it and savor the experience. Our senses of smell and taste are connected to our brains pleasure center. When you savor what goes into your body you tend to enjoy it more. 4. Add variety to your routine. Don’t be afraid to try something new! It could be something as simple as taking a different route to get to work or as complex as learning to play a musical instrument. Instead of turning on the TV after dinner, go for a walk in the fresh air. Now is the time to do something you’ve always wanted to do! 5. Make time for what you love. If all we ever did was work on our obligations, it could become difficult to find joy in our day-to-day experience. It’s important to take care of our responsibilities, but we should also try to balance the “need to do” activities with a few things we really want to do. If we never make the time to do things we are excited about, we could easily start resenting our lives. That’s why it is important to find things we really enjoy. 6. Drop unnecessary commitments. Just as we need to make time for doing things we love, we also need to work toward minimizing the things that just consume time and energy with no real payoff. Granted, some things simply aren’t negotiable, but other so-called obligations aren’t really necessary. For each commitment, ask yourself if it is enhancing your life or is it just adding more stress? If it doesn’t add any positive benefit, drop it! 7. Focus on what matters. There is productivity and there is busy work. Sometimes it can be difficult to recognize the difference because it varies for each of us. It’s up to each of us to analyze our own situation and apportion our time accordingly. Focus on the things that can bring happiness into your life. 8. Learn to let go! When it comes to relaxation, the body follows the mind. If your mind is busy obsessing over things, then you are not relaxed. Your body can only experience relaxation if your mind has let go of anything and everything that causes stress, worry, or anxiety. You will enjoy your life a lot more if you take some time every day to practice letting go. Focus on the present and the future - let go of your past. 9. Embrace generosity. There are endless opportunities to contribute to the lives of others. Any act of kindness is an act of generosity. Smile at strangers, hold the door open for the person behind you or listen if a friend needs to talk. These simple acts of kindness don’t cost you anything, but they add enjoyment to your life and the lives of those around you. 10. Do a daily gratitude review. Focusing on gratitude will change your life on every level. It is so easy to get caught up in selfish pursuits and forget how much there is to be grateful for. Gratitude is the antidote for selfishness. If you take a minute every morning and every evening to review your blessings, you will start to notice more and more things to be grateful for. Of all the ways to get more enjoyment out of every day, this is the simplest and the most powerful. If you only put one thing from this list into action in your life, this should definitely be it.
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Photography by Leslie Sessums What do the professional boxing community, United States government, NBA, NASA, and the entertainment industry all have in common? They have all been impacted by the influence of native Arkansans. The Natural State has produced a number of successful people who have touched the world in one unique way or another, and naturally, we expect that to continue. Most recently, we discovered Brandon Lackey, the number one wakeboarder in the country within the 30-39 age bracket, living in Hot Springs, AR. Brandon was born in north central Arkansas near Greers Ferry Lake. It’s no surprise that his family took advantage of this popular 50mile long water paradise. At age seven, he was water skiing, and by age 11, wakeboarding. As his interest in the sport grew over time, so did that of other Americans. In fact, it has grown so much that it is now America’s fastest growing water sport. Wakeboarding’s popularity is huge in places on the coast, i.e., Texas, Florida, California, etc., but now, it is beginning to pick up in Arkansas. Our state is an ideal place for this sport because of the large number of great lakes we have. Lake Ouachita, recognized for its clear waters and scenic beauty, is one Brandon praised above many of the lakes he’s experienced in other states. “I’ve been a lot of places, but Arkansas will always be my number one spot.” At our request, Brandon took some time to enlighten us on exactly what wakeboarding is. Though not entirely, you can compare it to surfboarding, water skiing, etc. To partake in this sport, individuals must place their feet in boots that are bound to a wakeboard and hold onto a rope that is attached to a powerboat as it tows them through the water. They can then choose to merely ride up the wake and enjoy time in the air, or use that time to attempt mind-boggling jumps and tricks sure to stop any bystanders in their tracks. A popular, yet similar, alternative to wakeboarding is wakesurfing. This sport does not require a rope, just a board and a boat. It is considered more of a family water sport since the rider is usually much closer in range to the boat, rides at much slower speeds, and merely surfs on top of the wake. We went on a tour of S&G Xtreme Marine, a water sport shop located in both Sherwood and Hot Springs, to see what it has to offer. Brandon, the company’s Hot Springs store manager, led the way. From boats and wakeboards to life jackets and ropes, we found everything we need to start
wakeboarding today. While the company only carries premium gear, the 30year old wakeboarder informed us that he is a little partial to the Byerly and Hyperlite products. With Hyperlite having been around since the beginning of wakeboarding, it’s no wonder that this brand is popular amongst both amateur and veteran wakeboarders. Beginners fall in love with this sport because it is new, exciting, and easy to learn. Experienced wakeboarders adore this sport because of the thrill of flipping fifteen to twenty feet into the air before a picturesque landing back into the water. Talk about living in the moment! Brandon assured us that in only one of his training sessions, we could learn to wakeboard in only one day! During the week, he works as store manager, and on weekends, he dedicates time to teaching aspiring wakeboarders. Brandon has taught kids as young as four to wakeboard, although five is usually more common. The drive behind his passion for coaching others in wakeboarding is the positive impact it had on his life. “It gave me something to focus on and work towards. It really gave me an identity.” While he no longer actively competes locally, he continues to compete in national events, as it is a significant part of who he is and provides him with better ways to teach. “I want to show people how to enjoy the sport like I have.” “There’s a lot more to wakeboarding than just being out, strapped into the board with a rope in your hand. It’s an experience watching someone try it, even if they fail.” Once again, Arkansas gives us something to marvel about. Producing the country’s number one 30-year-old wakeboarder is quite an accomplishment. He and the other great people our state has produced always find ways to give back. With Brandon’s passion for teaching others more about the sport along with its increasing local and national popularity, we are looking forward to seeing more and more wakeboards in Arkansas’ lakes this summer. In fact, our local expert believes that everyone, no matter what age, needs to try it at least once.
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