... rising gas prices and a falling economy. "I don't think it's been spectacular, but it's been solid," said Joe David Rice, tourism director of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. "We think the high gas prices may actually work ...

... Interactive Arkansas Tour Guide will be a helpful tool for Internet users who are potential visitors to the state," said Joe David Rice, tourism director for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. "We'll send a link to the guide to individuals ...

... Interactive Arkansas Tour Guide will be a helpful tool for Internet users who are potential visitors to the state," said Joe David Rice, tourism director for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. "We'll send a link to the guide to individuals ...

... Eureka Springs. "We think we have a world of diverse attractions that can satisfy almost everyone's desires," said Joe David Rice, Arkansas' tourism director. "They're affordable, and with the high gas prices, it might be able to benefit ...

... realizing that these gas prices are here, but you can still go out and have a good time," state tourism director Joe David Rice said. Rice said that in addition to increased numbers of Arkansans visiting sites in the state, Midwesterners looking ...

... officials say only slight cuts in promotion will result. State Parks and Tourism Department tourist division director Joe David Rice said the tax was expected to generate $7.9 million for the fiscal year. If this year's trend continues, tax ...

... three-fourths of the 20.6 million people who visited Arkansas tourist spots last year were from out of state, said Joe David Rice, Arkansas' tourism director. Rice said most of the out-of-state tourists were from Texas. "We draw tourists ...

... What we speculate is that with the strong economy, folks have been going to the Florida rivera instead," said Joe David Rice, director of the state's tourism division, referring to the Florida Gulf Coast. "There are cheap airfares now ...

... Browning also canoes and fishes on the Buffalo River with Tom Aston, professional guide and canoeing outfitter. Joe David Rice of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism will join Ernst and Aston in the AETN studios to discuss Arkansas ...

... State, many folks are already eyeing the sumac and black gums, looking for the first hints of fall foliage," said Joe David Rice, tourism director with the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. "In fact, staff members report that potential ...