Pack the cooler, and hit the road to take in the quirky and, in some cases, larger-than-life curiosities featured in this month’s Travel Arkansas. Or head to northwest Arkansas and explore Fayetteville and Springdale. We visited the region recently and found it bursting with friendly folk, enjoyable eats and great opportunities for retail therapy. If your last-minute trip involves staying in or driving to central Arkansas, we suggest you find The Pie Hole — we met the owner and enjoyed a few delectable slices. We also think you’ll enjoy the fare at Ira’s Park Hill Grill, as well as the sights at Greg Thompson Fine Art. This month’s Create features delicious non-beef burger recipes. Check out the Best Doctors® list for Arkansas-based medical professionals — voted “best” by their peers. Did you know Arkansas is home to the world’s largest print farm? Details on pg. 72. We take a look at a few programs designed to help young adults who come to the age of majority while in foster care.
