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		<title>Outdoor Activities in Arkansas</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arkansas is known for their rustic scenery and the in the winter months it becomes even more beautiful. There are numerous outdoor and indoor activities to take advantage of in February whether you are on a family vacation or just looking for something interesting to do. After a day at the races you may need [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Arkansas is known for their rustic scenery and the in the winter months it becomes even more beautiful. There are numerous outdoor and indoor activities to take advantage of in February whether you are on a family vacation or just looking for something interesting to do. </p>
<p>After a day at the races you may need to head down to the Hot Springs Bath Houses to defrost and relax. The Ouachita Mountain Valley has produced thermal springs for centuries. The waters are thought to heal the body and many people will visit on a regular basis for water therapy. The Fordyce Bathhouse Museum and National Park Visitor Center is a resurrected bathhouse that offers tours of what the bathhouse looked like in the early days as well as provides informational videos on taking the baths. There are several bathhouses available so you can experience the thermal waters firsthand.</p>
<p>The National Park Aquarium in Hot Springs is another great site to visit in February. This Arkansas&#8217; largest fish and reptile exhibit. They have on display a variety of Arkansas fish, saltwater species, and many reptiles. There is even a 90-pound snapping turtle. No trip to Hot Springs is complete without a trip to Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum. The attraction features seven different worlds with 30 settings. The museum is open year round and great for getting out of the cold. You will see everything from celebrities, to royalty, the pope and even Da Vinci&#8217;s &#8220;Last Supper.&#8221; They also have added two exhibits featuring the New York City&#8217;s Firefighters during 911 and the late Princess Diana.</p>
<p>To remind us of the Valentine&#8217;s Day spirit, don&#8217;t forget about the Chocolate Lovers Festival in Eureka Springs. The event is held at The Auditorium and features and art auction, chocolate and Champaign and delicious chocolate delights. There will be chocolate tastings, dipping fountains, wine and &#8220;Best Of&#8221; chocolate events. Contests include both Professional and Amateur Chocolate contests in sculptures, decorated cakes, chocolate cookies and best chocolate cake recipes. The event is held at the Best Western, Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center.</p>
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		<title>The Perfect Vacation In Arkansas</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arkansas &#8211; the natural state, is a beach lovers paradise with over 600,000 acres of water. It also has a very large number of tranquil lakes that accentuate the beauty of the state. These lakes and beaches offer opportunities to swim, boat, water ski, parasail, fish, scuba dive and even house boat. At the other [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Arkansas &#8211; the natural state, is a beach lovers paradise with over 600,000 acres of water. It also has a very large number of tranquil lakes that accentuate the beauty of the state. These lakes and beaches offer opportunities to swim, boat, water ski, parasail, fish, scuba dive and even house boat. At the other end of the spectrum are the many picturesque hills and mountains that are great for hiking, camping, or just driving through. The spectacular scenery and natural wonders that are splattered all over the state are a challenge to the adventurous. When in the mountains, be sure to explore the many caves and underground caverns that are a discoverers delight. </p>
<p>Golf is also a great activity to take part in while visiting Arkansas. There are many world class golf courses throughout the entire state that offer great vacation packages. The Arkansas landscape offers beautiful scenic courses to enjoy nine or eighteen holes of golf. Arkansas has a very rich legacy of civil war battlefields and American history. The art and history buffs can spend days soaking in the offerings of numerous museums and historic heritage sites. If you would like to enjoy life as the locals know it check out some of the many festivals that take place each year in Arkansas. The harvest is very important to the people of Arkansas and this is apparent in their many festivals that center on this event.</p>
<p>If you would like to enjoy life as the locals know it check out some of the many festivals that take place each year in Arkansas. The harvest is very important to the people of Arkansas and this is apparent in their many festivals that center on this event. Some of these festivals include watermelon, peach, and tomato festivals. There are also festivals that feature delicious foods such as steak, chilli con carne, and even Greek food. If you enjoy culinary delights then Arkansas&#8217; many food-related festivals will satisfy your taste. </p>
<p>Arkansas boasts of a number of music festivals. The pride of place goes to &#8216;The King Biscuit Blues Festival&#8217; &#8211; a fabulous outdoor festival which is amongst the largest in all of the United States. The state offers music festivals to &#8216;please every ear&#8217; all around the year. You can enjoy world class blues music, rock and roll, jazz, classical, and even opera. Arkansas always has your ear. </p>
<p>After all this fun you may be ready for a couple of relaxing days. Arkansas has plenty of spas to help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Some of the spa resorts offer great packages where you can feel pampered like royalty. Spend a day getting massages, facials, and even attend a yoga class to sooth the soul. </p>
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		<title>Arkansas Walleye Fishing Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:55:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Out of the initial limitations come great bodies of water for producing Arkansas walleye. Starting with where the state record walleye was found, Greer Ferry Lake. This 32,000 acre lake is situated in north-central Arkansas approximately 80 miles north of the popular hot spot of Little Rock, Arkansas. Another walleye hot spot is Bulls Shoals [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Out of the initial limitations come great bodies of water for producing Arkansas walleye. Starting with where the state record walleye was found, Greer Ferry Lake. This 32,000 acre lake is situated in north-central Arkansas approximately 80 miles north of the popular hot spot of Little Rock, Arkansas. Another walleye hot spot is Bulls Shoals Lake located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Standing at a massive 45,000 acres, the lake sits in the northern center portion of the state. Rounding out the top three walleye hot spots in Arkansas is Lake Ouachita. Just 25 miles north-west of Hot Springs, this lake consists of 40,000 acres. </p>
<p>Outside of lake structures, there is one key river that offers prime walleye pickings for Arkansas. This is the Saline River tucked away among highway crossing, county roads and various ferry boat sites. All work together to provide unlimited access to this river. Adding to its accessibility, the state game and fish commission created several access points around the river. These access points are on land and water. </p>
<p>The Saline River is by far is Arkansas&#8217; tucked away little walleye fishing secret. In addition to a healthy walleye stock, there are channel catfish swimming the waters as well. Many fishers who are aware of all that the river has to offer practice a technique of wade a little, fish a little.This calls for unconventional fishing methods. For starters, canoes take the place of standard fishing boats on open waters. Standard boat motors will not do much good either. Small trolling motors can provide useful in trolling situations. </p>
<p>Northern Arkansas is home to several viable walleye locations. Among these are the Eleven Point, Upper White Beaver Dam, Middle White River and Black River. Other portions of the state are just as popular with walleye. Lake Hamilton, Lake Catherine and Lake Greeson all boast healthy walleye populations. Off the wall drainage systems have provided unique opportunities to come across separated walleye who may have taken awrong turn somewhere along the way. </p>
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		<title>Locations For Catching Arkansas Walleye</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many areas in Arkansas for fishing walleye. Lake Greers Ferry happens to be the best spot for walleye fishing in the state, where the largest walleye ever caught in the state fell short by just a mere two pounds from the world&#8217;s heaviest walleye ever caught. Located 80 miles north of Little Rock, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many areas in Arkansas for fishing walleye. Lake Greers Ferry happens to be the best spot for walleye fishing in the state, where the largest walleye ever caught in the state fell short by just a mere two pounds from the world&#8217;s heaviest walleye ever caught. </p>
<p>Located 80 miles north of Little Rock, Arkansas, you will find the expansive 32,000 acre Greer Ferry Lake that is famous for being the place where the state&#8217;s biggest and heaviest walleye fish was caught. It&#8217;s the number one walleye fishing hot spot in the state. Situated in the northern center of Arkansas is the massive 45,000 acre Bulls Shoals Lake that happens to be also among the top hot spots for walleye fishing in Arkansas. </p>
<p>Apart from the three popular walleye fishing hot spots in Arkansas i.e. Greer Ferry Lake, Bulls Shoals Lake as well as Lake Ouachita, the other fairly good spots for walleye fishing include the River Saline that happens to be quite well connected by several links such as the ferry boat sites, county roads as well as a highway crossing that connects so well to another good home for walleye fish in Arkansas. Referred to as the walleye fishing secret, the Saline River also happens to be another great home to not only walleye fish but also channel catfish, making it more prolific to the fishing industry of the state.</p>
<p>The methods used for walleye fishing are somewhat unconventional in nature wherein the fishing boats are substituted by canoes, and the smaller trolling motors are replaced by the normal standard boat motors in certain situations that warrant trolling. Most of the feasible walleye locations are mainly found in the northern part of Arkansas. The White River drainage system contributed a lot towards the high figures of walleye in the state of Arkansas. Since walleyes prefer warmer temperatures, the majority of the walleye population is found in lakes, streams and rivers, which explain why the other places downstream are devoid of walleye population.</p>
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		<title>Arkansas Laser Hair Removal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All laser procedures are strictly controlled in Arkansas. The state medical board classifies the use of lasers on human beings as a medical procedure &#8211; whether it is for medical treatment or even simply for cosmetic uses. Because of this, any place offering treatment for hair-free skin with the use of laser technology must have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All laser procedures are strictly controlled in Arkansas. The state medical board classifies the use of lasers on human beings as a medical procedure &#8211; whether it is for medical treatment or even simply for cosmetic uses. Because of this, any place offering treatment for hair-free skin with the use of laser technology must have a presiding medical practitioner. </p>
<p>These rules in Arkansas help you to receive the very best laser hair removal treatment available, and to keep the risks of any complications as low as possible. A medical practitioner must personally be the one to diagnose and prescribe your procedures, although non-medical consultants and technicians are likely to assist the medical practitioner and may be the personnel who provide most of your care. In the unlikely event that you experience any undesirable complications during or after the laser hair removal treatment, the medical practitioner is obliged to be available to respond personally to deal with any complications. </p>
<p>You should be aware that some older clinics will not have the most technologically advanced equipment. You need to be particularly careful with your choice if you have dark skin or pale hair. The classic &#8220;easy to treat&#8221; client for laser removal of hair in Arkansas has pale skin and black or very dark hair. The contrast between the hair and skin color makes it simple for the lasers to target the hair follicles for potent and permanent hair removal. Other places offer the very best, ground-breaking technologies. These clinics can often tackle even the trickiest of cases and most if not all skin types. </p>
<p>All clinics are not the same &#8211; and this is why it is essential that you do plenty of research and where possible ask for referrals before making your final choice for your Arkansas laser hair removal provider. Plenty of Arkansas laser hair removal clinics have a good reputation for successful therapy and permanent removal of unwanted hair &#8211; you could be the next to benefit!</p>
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		<title>ReasonsTo Buy Land For Sale In Arkansas</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:50:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are few feelings as rewarding as owning your own piece of land. The American spirit is essentially one of transience; our forbears were always restlessly and relentlessly pushing onward to the next frontier. But after the explorers came the waves of settlers, who found solace in being able to stake their claims and call [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are few feelings as rewarding as owning your own piece of land. The American spirit is essentially one of transience; our forbears were always restlessly and relentlessly pushing onward to the next frontier. But after the explorers came the waves of settlers, who found solace in being able to stake their claims and call the land their own. Their legacy is one that has seeped into our collective consciousness: the desire to plant our roots and carve out our own slice of the American dream. That&#8217;s why home ownership is at an all-time high, and why people are increasingly buying undeveloped land for sale. </p>
<p>One of the keys to buying land for sale, either as an investment or as the future site of your home, is finding a location that is currently undervalued, but that will increase in value over time. For that reason, many people are now buying land in Arkansas, most notably lake land in and around the Ozark Mountains. There are any number of planned communities, including a golf community or two, that are going to take shape in the coming years. Those in the know are snapping up parcels and are positioning themselves to get a favorable return on investment as Baby Boomers retire and wish to take up residence in affordable locations. </p>
<p>Why Arkansas and why the Ozarks? One of the primary reasons that people are buying land there is that property taxes are among the lowest, if not the lowest, in the country. Owners of some parcels pay as little as seven dollars per year in property taxes. Another reason is that the climate is unbeatable; the four seasons have moderate temperatures, and the area is out of the range of the hurricanes that can devastate nearby states. In addition, many of the available parcels are land for sale by owner, or foreclosures. As a result, the prices are very low. Some estimates put land for sale in this area as twenty or more years behind comparable areas around the country. </p>
<p>If you&#8217;re considering buying land for sale in Arkansas, it&#8217;s wise to first contact the largest owners and sellers of private building lots in the state. These sellers live in the same area as the parcels you&#8217;re considering, and so have a stake in ensuring that you are pleased with your purchase. Furthermore, they frequently offer unique and unbeatable financing packages, whereby you don&#8217;t have to qualify for a mortgage. Instead, you make a low monthly payment and, upon completion of your payment schedule, you receive the deed to your land. </p>
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