Press Releases

April Happenings in Lee County:

•  Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides
•  'Richard Tsao: Accidental Designer'
•  Haunted History Tour and River District History Tour
•  'Andorra'
•  Pasta for a Purpose

 ...and so much more!

In support of Catalina Island exemplifying sustainable tourism practices, the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau has launched several consumer and community-based initiatives.  At Careforcatalina.com, visitors and potential visitors are invited to learn about visiting the island with details and links to the Catalina Island Conservancy, Catalina Island Marine Protection Areas and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, from which inspiration was found for many of the new programs.

Lake of the Ozarks, MO - As sure as the coming of spring at the Lake of the Ozarks is the annual Dogwood Festival in Camdenton, which takes place April 25-27.

While the Lake of the Ozarks was recently voted one of the top two destinations in the nation for viewing colorful fall foliage by readers of USA Today, springtime in the Ozarks is a sight to behold as well.

The hardwood forests that line the winding roads and the 1,150 miles of shoreline along the Lake of the Ozarks become a palette of soft green with pops of white and pinks from the Flowering Dogwoods and Redbud trees.

By Zoie Clift
Photos available here.

Arkansas is a great location for golfing at all levels, from beginner to pro. The scenic beauty of the state is a natural complement to the game of golf. The Arkansas Golf Trail was created to showcase the variety of scenic courses across the state and has diverse options for golfers, both residents and visitors alike. The trail is home to 12 public and private courses in 11 locations across Arkansas, and highlights the varied landscape of The Natural State from hardwood forests to mountain views to rolling hills to lakes to the Delta. 
 

Go Outside and Play

Orange County is so beautiful it could be an advertisement for nature itself. Museums, great shopping, sports teams, and fancy hotels bring visitors here by the thousands, as well they should. But it’s what’s outside that sustains us. And it’s rare to find a bucolic wonderland so close to a cultural mecca. It’s not just the best of both worlds here — it’s the best of all worlds.

A recent University of Georgia study asked Southerners why they valued wilderness areas. Protecting water and air quality, safeguarding wildlife and rare species habitats, providing scenic beauty, and preserving areas for future generations were the most important benefits of wilderness. Hiking was the most common use of wilderness areas, (84%), followed by photography, swimming, and camping – all of which can be found right here, minutes from home or your cushy hotel room.

COLUMBIA, MO - Nationally and internationally renowned authors will gather in Columbia April 19 and 20 for the fourth annual Unbound Book Festival, celebrating literature in all its forms.

Unbound, which is free to attend, takes place predominantly on the historic Stephens College campus in downtown Columbia and features discussions,panels, readings, book signings, performances and special events across two days. In addition, there will be many opportunities to meet the attending authors.

• WATCH: Virtual Tour of Argenta Plaza
• Next Month: Buzz B-Q and Mini Maker Faire
• Girls weekend getaway
• Arkansas Travelers season highlights
• GIVEAWAY: Tickets to Carrie Underwood
• Verizon Arena Lineup

• April is NC Beer Month
• Old North State Nationals Race
• UNC Science Expo
• Carrboro Open Streets
• UNC Spring Football Game 
• Piedmont Farm Tour

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