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Benchmarq Insurance Blog
The answers to insurance questions you've always meant to ask. Local guides to Northwest Arkansas. Updates and information on the insurance industry.
5 Fall Day Trips in Northwest Arkansas
We put together 5 day-trip ideas around the 4 major Northwest Arkansas cities (and Bella Vista!) with a mix of free outdoor activities, local restaurants, interesting stops, and an optional extra-special "splurge" activity. Some locations are perfect for families, and others make a pretty great date day that you can say you planned yourself.
6 Scenic Fall Drives from Northwest Arkansas
We've put together six Arkansas day trips that combine a beautiful fall leaf-peeping route with somewhere worth stopping for lunch, a historic town, or just a really good reason to get out of the car. These drives are also popular motorcycle rides.
Gearing Up for Bikes, Blues & BBQ in Rogers, Arkansas
The annual motorcycle rally returns to Downtown Rogers September 30 through October 3, 2026, bringing riders, live music, food, and vendors. The rally is also a nonprofit event that supports women, children and underserved members of the Northwest Arkansas community. According to the event organizers, Bikes, Blues & BBQ has donated more than $3 million to local charities since the rally began. Here's what to expect at Bikes, Blues & BBQ this year:
How to Protect Your Home and Car from Summer Heat in Arkansas
Arkansas summers can lead to preventable home and auto insurance claims due to heat, hail, wind, and heavy rain. Regular HVAC maintenance, roof inspections, tree trimming, tire checks, and an annual insurance review can help protect your property and reduce the risk of costly damage.
Sarah Bennett
Jul 136 min read
When Should You Get an Insurance Review in Arkansas?
Here's the short answer: If it’s been more than a year since someone reviewed your insurance, there’s a good chance it’s time.
At Benchmarq Insurance, we talk to people across Northwest Arkansas every week who are surprised to learn their coverage no longer fits their life, or that they may be paying more than they need to. Insurance rates shift constantly, life changes happen, and policies that made sense three years ago may not make sense today.
Dan Cheek
May 187 min read
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