Even from its very beginning as a territory, Arkansas has often suffered the mockery of many as a rustic, backwoods kind of place that's out of touch with the rest of the country.  With that reputation, however, much of the unique culture and history of this state has been lost in the punchlines.

I moved to the northwest corner of Arkansas in the winter of 2022 with my husband and two children, from Utah - another often misunderstood state. It's become my passion to find the little known and lesser told stories about the Natural State and to explore the real diamonds that can be found hidden all around us.

I'm your host, Lora Waloski, and I hope you'll join me on the adventure to find out what is truly, Authentically Arkansas.