Little Rock
As the capital of Arkansas, Little Rock is incredibly rich in history and culture. The city is home to celebrated landmarks and historic homes, a vibrant downtown entertainment district and a growing arts community. The River Market District, the hub of downtown Little Rock, boasts an outdoor farmer’s market and a variety of top-notch restaurants, bars and unique shops.
Outdoor enthusiasts love Little Rock’s proximity to numerous state parks, hiking and biking trails and golf courses. Petit Jean State Park, in particular, is only minutes from Little Rock and offers great boat rentals, extensive hiking trails and spectacular fishing.
Little Rock regularly draws world-class entertainment and sporting events. This year, the Alltel Arena will feature events such as Cirque du Soleil, the Blue Man Group and NCAA Basketball Playoff games. The city is also proud to host a number of Arkansas Razorback NCAA Football home games each year.
Learn more about the city of Little Rock and the surrounding region on the following websites:
http://www.littlerockchamber .com/
http://www.arkansasstatepark s.com/
http://www.petitjeanstatepar k.com
Stay up-to-date with what’s happening in Little Rock on the following websites:
http://www2.arkansasonline.com/
Learn more about local schools and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on the following websites:
PROFILE
Lise Ellyin is the Deputy Country Director for Nigeria, where she has used strategic business methods to pilot a community mobilization program designed to improve the identification of HIV positive children.