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​Eco-Tour Excursion
The 2023 Eco-tour Expansion
The Jasper Advertising and Promotions Commission is excited to announce an expansion of excursion dates and options due to increased interest in last year’s tours.
2023 Spring Dogwood Tour Dates
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Friday, March 17
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Saturday, March 18
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Friday, April 14
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Saturday, April 15
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Friday, April 28
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Saturday, April 29
2023 Autumn Color Tour Dates
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Friday, October 13th
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Saturday, October 14th
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Friday, October 27th
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Saturday, October 28th
Each date offers a small variation of tour route and featured businesses, local artisans and craftsman, and historical locations. Each tour can host up to 22 participants to be shuttled to each featured location. The rich history of Newton County as well as lighthearted conversation will be shared on the commute between featured locations.
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All tours will originate in Jasper, Arkansas. Tour registration and morning refreshments will begin at 8:00 with the tour welcome at 8:30. Buses will leave promptly at 9:00 a.m. and return around 4:00 p.m. with the exception of the September 8th and 9th tours that will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at the Buffalo River Bluegrass Festival at 5 p.m. Participants will need to bring a jacket, comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and a picnic lunch (if not desiring to purchase the premier tour package).
The routes this year will include stops at the Bradley House Museum, Ponca Elk Center, Smith Creek Preserve, Scenic Point Gift Shop, the Arkansas House, Koen Interpretive Trail, Round Top Mountain Trail, Sam’s Throne, Mount Judea Mercantile, the Cliff House and more.
We are also excited to add the following excursions throughout the Fall:
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Buffalo River Arts & Crafts Tour on September 8th and 9th finishing up at the Buffalo River Bluegrass Festival
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The Backroad Bootlegger Jeep Tour on Saturday, September 23rd
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The Live Big, Shop Small Town Excursion on Saturday, November 25th