Rites of Passage

01 Nov 2024 in

By: Adam Riley

One question I am often asked when talking about Matty (Clarke) and mine’s attempt to row the infamous Northwest Passage, (a 2,000-mile nautical journey across the top of Canada's Arctic Ocean) is simply “why?”

A Brief History of The Northwest Passage

11 Oct 2024 in

Before you see Arkansan Adam Riley and Canadian Matty Clarke set out to row 2,200 miles of the Northwest Passage in handmade boats in our new documentary, “Passage,” airing Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., let’s dive into its history and the travelers who came before.

The Halve Maen, captained by Henry Hudson in the 1600s.

Arkansas Treasures

13 Sep 2024 in

When we produced Season 1 of “Arkansas Treasures” – a program that invites our audience to meet with professional appraisers to learn more about their most treasured heirlooms and collectibles – we were fortunate to collaborate with Amory LeCuyer, an appraiser and estate sales expert from Virginia who has worked on similar shows for public television stations in Maryland and Arizona.

Behind the Scenes with Producer Larry Foley - “Cries from the Cotton Field”

03 Sep 2024 in

Arkansas PBS is proud to, once again, broadcast a premiere of award-winning writer, director and producer Larry Foley’s work. This time, “Cries from the Cotton Field,” a film following the journey of 19th-century immigrants from their homes in northern Italy through the difficulties of relocating to the Arkansas Delta, and ultimately to the flourishing community of Tontitown, will premiere Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. on Arkansas PBS.

Visit the Nation's National Parks

22 Aug 2024 in

As summer winds down, it’s never too late to begin planning your next trip with help from our collection of programs about our nation’s great National Parks. Visit Yellowstone, Big Bend, Grand Teton, the Rocky Mountains and more with these programs on Arkansas PBS Passport.

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Little Rock Touchdown Club

09 Aug 2024 in

Arkansas Live

Diving into the Little Rock Touchdown Club 

What is it?

Arkansas PBS is excited to announce that we will be the livestreaming provider for the Little Rock Touchdown Club, giving viewers statewide a coveted front-row seat to talks by NFL Hall of Famers, veteran coaches, sports analysts and other noted figures from the world of sports, as part of our Arkansas Live streaming initiative, so that you can have a seat in the room.