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A geographical area including southwest Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, east Texas, and sometimes southeast Oklahoma. Texarkana sits at the heart of the ArkLaTex.

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Christmas

Date Ideas

Winter

15 Magical Holiday Date Ideas in Texarkana and the ArkLaTex

November 9, 2025 Nichole
The holidays are the perfect time to slow down, grab your favorite person, and make some merry memories. Twinkle lights, hot cocoa, Christmas music and all. Whether you’re keeping it close to home in Texarkana or planning a festive weekend getaway, there’s no shortage of ways to add a little sparkle to the season. From cozy dinners and drive-through light shows to historic small towns decked out for Christmas, plus…

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Gear Guides

Hiking

Outdoors

The Ten Essentials You Need for Hiking in the ArkLaTex

October 18, 2025 Nichole
Hiking in the ArkLaTex looks a little different than hitting the trails out west. Our weather can change fast, the humidity is no joke, and many of our trails wind through forests, creeks, and rocky terrain. Whether you’re hiking at Cossatot River State Park, the Winding Staircase Trail, or one of my favorite waterfall hikes, there are ten essentials you need for hiking in the ArkLaTex. These are the ten…

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Antiques

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Shopping

Texarkana

Flea Markets and Antique Stores in Texarkana

July 31, 2025 Nichole
Why go antique shopping? Have you ever wanted to go on a treasure hunt? Or wanted to wander aisles looking for unique or hard to find items? That’s why you go antique and flea market shopping. It fees like a real life treasure hunt! There are many flea market and antique stores in Texarkana. Make plans to visit them all for a full day of exploring or pick them off…

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Louisiana

Shreveport

The Ultimate Guide to Family Fun in Shreveport-Bossier

July 27, 2025 Nichole
Whether you’re a local parent or planning a trip to Shreveport-Bossier with kids, this guide has something for every age and stage. From toddler-friendly play spaces to activities for teens, here are our favorites for family fun in Shreveport-Bossier and the surrounding areas. Things to do with toddlers and preschoolers in Shreveport-Bossier. When my family and I first moved to the ArkLaTex, I had a 2.5 year old son and…

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Start here: What is ArkLaTex Adventure Club?

July 10, 2025 Nichole
Hello and welcome! My name is Nichole and I’m really glad that you’re here. Whether you just found me through the KTBS podcast or stumbled across my website, I’m so glad you’re here. This is ArkLaTex Adventures, a regional travel site that helps you explore the best of Texarkana, the ArkLaTex, and beyond. What is the ArkLaTex? I have to confess, I had to learn. My family and I moved…

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Christmas

Seasons

Winter

The best Christmas attractions around Texarkana.

November 3, 2024 Nichole
It’s TIME! It really is the most wonderful time of the year and it’s not just because its’ finally cooler outside. I love the Christmas season and there are so may fun events and attractions in Texarkana and across the ArkLaTex! I wanted to get as much as I could find all in one place to make it easy to plan your most amazing holiday yet. Here are all of…

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15 Magical Holiday Date Ideas in Texarkana and the ArkLaTex

The Ten Essentials You Need for Hiking in the ArkLaTex

Flea Markets and Antique Stores in Texarkana

The Ultimate Guide to Family Fun in Shreveport-Bossier

Start here: What is ArkLaTex Adventure Club?

The best Christmas attractions around Texarkana.

Rainy Day Trips from Texarkana (Indoor Adventures Within 3 Hours)

ArkLaTex Guide to the best rivers and lakes around Texarkana.

Unique Things to Do in Texarkana: Hidden Gems on Both Sides of the State Line

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