Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, hosted by Executive Director Kane Webb, who will provide an in-depth look at Arkansas’s thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. This week Kane joins Michael Wampler, Director of Sales and Marketing at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, to discuss the exciting 2018 events and attractions.

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Michael Wampler – Magic Springs Theme and Water Park

Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Parks and Tourism Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas’s thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. This week Kane joins David Bazzel and Grady Spann to talk about Razorback football and the future of War Memorial Stadium, now under the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

Natural State Podcast

Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Parks and Tourism Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas’s thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. This week Kane is joined by Rex Nelson, Senior Editor at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette to talk about his return to the newspaper, and combining his love of media with his love of Arkansas.

This is The Natural State podcast produced by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, and hosted by executive director, Kane Webb. This regular podcast features Arkansas’s thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. Today, Kane talks with Bob Phelps, former Director of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, about the benefits of recycling and litter prevention.

Natural State Podcast - Bob Phelps - Keep Arkansas Beautiful

This is The Natural State podcast produced by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, and hosted by its executive director, Kane Webb. This regular podcast features Arkansas’s thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. Today, Kane is taking a tour of the murals in downtown Fort Smith with Claire Kolberg, event director for the Unexpected Art Event, and Claude LeGris, Executive Director of the Fort Smith Advertising & Promotion Commission.

Unexpected Art Event - Fort Smith Arkansas

This is the Natural State podcast produced by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, and hosted by its executive director, Kane Webb. This regular podcast features Arkansas’s thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. This episode features a candid conversation with Wayne Smith, assistant general manager of Oaklawn, one of the nation’s most respected racing and gaming centers, and Arkansas’s No. 1 tourist destination. Smith talks about Oaklawn’s rich history, its future, and how it became the track where the race for the Triple Crown begins.

Wayne Smith - Oaklawn Racing Gaming

This is the Natural State podcast produced by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, and hosted by its executive director, Kane Webb. This regular podcast features Arkansas’s thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. Kane is joined by co-host Joe Jacobs of Arkansas State Parks as they discuss Arkansas mountain biking with Seth Alvo of Seth's Bike Hacks.

Seth Alvo Seth Bike Hacks

This is the Natural State podcast produced by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, and hosted by its executive director, Kane Webb. This regular podcast features Arkansas’s thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. On this episode, Gabe Holmstrom, executive director of the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, will talk about the amazing transformation of downtown Little Rock and plans for future development.

Gabe Holmstrom - Downtown Little Rock Partnership

This is the Natural State podcast produced by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, and hosted by its executive director, Kane Webb. This regular podcast features Arkansas’s thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. David Wright, director of Bentonville Parks and Recreation, joins Kane to talk about his city’s newest tourism attraction – mountain biking. With a variety of trails that are perfect for youngsters or challenging for even the most experienced mountain bikers, Bentonville is becoming a favorite year-round destination.

David Wright- Bentonville Parks & Recreation

Published on May 17, 2017 Welcome to The Natural State Podcast Series from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The host is Parks and Tourism Executive Director Kane Webb, who provides an in-depth look at Arkansas’s thriving tourism industry and the people who make it successful. Austin Barrow, president and COO of El Dorado Festivals and Events, joins Kane to talk about the new arts and entertainment district in El Dorado, kicking off with a five-day music extravaganza in September.

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