Aug. 26, 2025
“From the Archives” series showcases state’s iconic outdoors
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS looks back at original local productions in September, featuring the outdoors of the Natural State in our “From the Archives” series every Thursday at 7 p.m. These stories and more can be watched anytime on demand at watch.myarkansaspbs.org.
Beginning Thursday, Sept. 4, the schedule will include:
- “Champion Trees” – Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.
They’ve stood for centuries, surviving storms and shaping stories. “Champion Trees,” an Arkansas PBS original production, takes a powerful look at the state’s largest trees and the lives they touch.
- “Back Road Barns of Arkansas” – Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.
The Arkansas PBS original production takes viewers on a virtual trip to classic barns that have long been a part of our culture, barns that reflect what it means to be a farmer and what a family farm is all about.
- “Bayou Bartholomew” – Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.
Bayou Bartholomew, the world’s longest bayou, holds significant historical importance in both Arkansas and Louisiana. The Arkansas PBS original production enlightens people about the bayou’s importance from a historical standpoint and a conservationist point of view.
- “Crater of Diamonds” – Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.
Explore North America’s only diamond-bearing field, located in Murfreesboro, in the Arkansas PBS original production “Crater of Diamonds.” Learn the early history of the discovery of diamonds and the current mining controversies facing the state park.
The full schedule is available at myarpbs.org/schedule.
For nearly 60 years, Arkansas PBS has celebrated Arkansas, its people and its history through telling local stories. More inspiring Arkansas stories are available anytime at myarpbs.org/ondemand.
About Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas’s only statewide public media network, empowers learners of all ages by educating, informing, entertaining and inspiring communities. Arkansas PBS serves as a daily and essential resource for Arkansans by creating, sharing, celebrating and driving conversation around Arkansas stories and classic, trusted PBS programs through multiple digital platforms, including livestreaming at myarpbs.org/live, on-demand services and YouTube TV, and the distinct channels Arkansas PBS, Arkansas PBS Create, Arkansas PBS KIDS, Arkansas PBS WORLD and Arkansas PBS AIRS on SAP. Members with Arkansas PBS Passport have extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming. Arkansas PBS depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. Additional information is available at myarkansaspbs.org. Arkansas PBS is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Lee Mountain), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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