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Mining for Airtime: Miner’s Mountain Express will be a three-minute, 18-second ride on a more than half-mile track, making it the longest family coaster in the Midwest. The ride will feature two lift hills, 15 airtime moments, a 15-story mining headframe, and more.

Full Steam Ahead: The $150M park expansion will also include a Silver Dollar City Resort, also scheduled to open in 2027, expanding the park into more of a multi-day destination for families.

Oui've Got Dinner Plans Now: Previously located in Downtown Springdale with an exclusively French-focused menu, Bienvenue is now bringing a broader European-inspired concept to Rogers.

Fine Dining: The menu features seasonal ingredients, along with a wine program and handcrafted cocktails.

Setting the Standard: U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions, including heart attack, hip and knee replacement, diabetes, and maternity care. Washington Regional was named High Performing in 13 areas of care, more than any other hospital in the state.

A Team Effort: The recognition reflects the hospital’s ongoing commitment to high-quality, compassionate care, driven by the physicians, nurses, and team members who show up for patients every day.

Hogging the Parade: The band was selected from more than 100 applicants nationwide to perform in the 101st edition of the parade.

The Big Apple: The Razorbacks join a short list of Northwest Arkansas bands to earn a spot in the parade, following Fayetteville High School, which performed in 1998 and 2008.

Paddle This Way: Instructors will teach the fundamentals of kayaking in a session designed for the whole family.

Making Waves: Ages 7 and up are welcome, but kids 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets will be provided. Registration closes Friday, Aug 21, at 12p.

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💪 Burn, Baby, Burn: Looking for a fitness refresh? Burn Boot Camp is rolling out a 4-week pass for $69 at its Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers locations. Expect high-energy workouts, motivating trainers, and a no-strings-attached way to jump back into a routine.*

⚾️ Take a Swing: Do you work for a Northwest Arkansas business or organization? NWA Daily and Generations Bank are hosting an invite-only networking event at an NWA Naturals baseball game on Thursday, Aug 27, at 7p. Reply NATURALS with your local business name, email, and title for a chance to win a free ticket to the networking event.

📈 Job Well Done: Which Northwest Arkansas businesses made Forbes’s Top 25 Employers in the Natural State list for 2026?

🕺 Just Dance: The Bentonville Public Library will host a Disney Dance Party on Friday, Aug 21 from 10:30-11a.

🏈 Then Versus Now: Check out this side-by-side picture of Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville when it was first built versus what it looks like today.

🏎️ Ready Vette Go: The NWA Convention Center in Springdale will host NWACC’s 29th Annual Summer’s End Corvette Show on Saturday, Aug 22, starting at 7a.

☀️ Secret’s Out: Discover why Siloam Springs is one of Northwest Arkansas’s best-kept secrets.

✈️ Plane Awesome: The Legends Air Center in Bentonville will host an Open House on Saturday, Aug 22, from 4-8p to celebrate National Aviation Week. There will be aircrafts on display, flight giveaways, live music, and food & drinks.

🎥 Alright, Alright, Alright: Matthew McConaughey made an appearance at a film festival in Arkansas last week.

📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

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