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NWA Realtor - Over 12 Years of Real Estate Experience - Moved to Northwest Arkansas in mid 2020.

11/05/2026

National Geographic noticed what locals already know: mountain biking isn’t a side hobby around Bentonville. It’s part of everyday life.

Trails connect neighborhoods and destinations, and the new OZ Trails Bike Park brought Arkansas its first chairlift-served mountain-bike park on the Bentonville–Bella Vista line.

If you love riding, why wouldn’t you want to live somewhere that invests this heavily in it?

What’s your favorite trail?

11/05/2026

PORCH, the structure Marlon Blackwell Architects built for the U.S. Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, is headed to Crystal Bridges. After more than 45,000 people walked through it in Venice, it was taken apart, shipped to Arkansas, and is in storage now. Crystal Bridges plans to rebuild it on the museum grounds in late 2027.

It was organized by the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas together with Crystal Bridges, and Blackwell's firm is right here in Fayetteville. The museum says it will be a freestanding structure open to the public, in a wooded part of the campus. The exact spot hasn't been announced yet, so we will share more when we hear.

What I love most is how many awards architects in Northwest Arkansas win, from Thorncrown Chapel to Crystal Bridges to new buildings at the U of A. If you are thinking about moving here, the architecture is one more reason this area is special.

11/04/2026

National Geographic’s Best of the World 2027 selection puts the Southern Ozarks—and Bentonville—front and center.

Crystal Bridges is a major reason why.

A world-class American art museum, free general admission and a major new expansion—all sitting in our backyard.

People travel across the world to experience it. Locals can simply walk in for the weekend.

When was the last time you visited?

11/04/2026

Do you like mule jumping? If you missed the 37th annual Pea Ridge Mule Jump on Saturday, October 10, you missed one of the most fun, unique things that happen in Northwest Arkansas.

It all started with c**n hunters who threw a blanket over a fence so their mule wouldn't hop it. Pea Ridge has called itself the Mule Jumping Capital of the World since 1989, and the day is packed: more than $4,000 in cash and prizes, a hundred or so vendors, a car show, barrel racing, a kids' stick horse race and hog calling, all kicking off with the opening ceremony in the morning.

Last year about 6,000 people came out. Pea Ridge has roughly 11,000 to 12,000 residents, so that is around half the town showing up for a mule contest. That is small-town Northwest Arkansas at its best.

If you are new to the area, put it on the calendar now: the Pea Ridge Mule Jump is held each October at 975 Weston Street, and admission is just $5 for adults. Mark your calendars for next year.

11/03/2026

The Southern Ozarks are right in our backyard.

National Geographic included the region in its Best of the World 2027 list, highlighting its mountains, rivers, lakes, biking and outdoor adventures.

Even as peak fall color winds down, drives like the Pig Trail make it easy to understand why the region received worldwide attention.

Where’s your favorite Ozarks drive?

11/03/2026

NWA keeps getting more unique festivals, and this one is a first for Bentonville: the K-Pop Eras Mini Fest on Saturday, November 14, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Crown Northwest Bar & Grill (911 SE 28th St #7). It is free and all ages.

Expect K-pop music, a karaoke wall, trivia and Guess the Song, a random play dance, a fan swap meet, local vendors, and a photo booth. Come dressed as your favorite K-pop era, first gen through fifth.

At 5:30 p.m. they draw the raffles, with over $1,000 in prizes and a Nintendo Switch 2 as the top prize. If you or your kids love K-pop, this is your afternoon.

Want a second round? There is a 21+ night party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. the same day. Details and tickets at kpopnwa.com. Presented by The Feelgood Collective and Main Character Productions.

11/02/2026

The NWA Makers Market filled the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville on Sunday, November 1, and it remains one of my favorite events in Northwest Arkansas.

More than 300 local makers brought unique finds, country goods, kid-made items, 3D prints and just about everything else you can imagine. There were also more than 15 food and drink trucks, kids activities and indoor and outdoor shopping.

If you made it out, what did you find? If you missed it, keep an eye out for the next market and support Northwest Arkansas makers whenever you can.

11/01/2026

You asked: what's the food scene like here?

Now you're speaking my language.

Chefs here keep landing on the James Beard list.
Matthew Cooper of Conifer and Rafael Rios of Yeyo's were both semifinalists in 2025.
Jason Paul of Heirloom at The 1907 in Rogers made the semifinalist list in 2026.

Onyx Coffee Lab was a 2026 semifinalist too, and it's one of the most talked-about coffee shops anywhere.

Then there's Wright's Barbecue.

What you'll find most here is two things:
hole-in-the-wall spots with some of the best food you'll ever eat,
and special places you save for a few times a year.

What's your go-to spot in NWA?

10/31/2026

Eureka Springs may be small, but it carries a lot of weight as a fall destination.

Southern Living included it among 16 Southern mountain towns to visit this fall—and once you’ve driven the winding roads, explored the shops and coffee spots, and experienced the fall color, it’s easy to understand why.

Would you visit for the leaves or the haunted hotel?

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10/31/2026

You asked: Why are so many companies growing here?

I'd say it's because the big three do so well.
Walmart, J.B. Hunt and Tyson.

That lets midsize companies grow right alongside them.
Simmons, Slim Chickens, 7 Brew.
And it doesn't have to be that cool. Medical businesses, Hanna's Candles in south Fayetteville, a drone business.

The big three bring more people, more families and more attention here.

And that's the part I'm most excited about: it empowers small business.
A specific sandwich shop. A fitness studio just for women. A barbecue place.
Businesses that specialize in one thing and do well, which is hard to find elsewhere.

What's your favorite one-off local spot?

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