Arkansas Travel Guide

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Fairground ride at Arkansas State Fair (courtesy, Arkansas Tourism)

Arkansas Overview

Once on the eastern edge of the American frontier, Arkansas was once a rough-and-ready territory comprised of plantations and settlements of poor immigrants from nearby Appalachia. The Civil War brought an end to slavery, but racial tensions remained until desegregation was forced on the state in 1957. Industrialization improved the economic plight of residents somewhat during the same time period. Today, the Natural State is best known for its fabulous outdoor recreational opportunities, exceptional hot springs, and glorious mountain scenery. For history buffs, there are many sites and attractions dealing with the civil rights movement, rural Ozark mountain culture, and Bill Clinton (who remains a favorite son, whether he inhaled or not). All in all, the state offers a good deal of variety—and a lot of good value. Read More

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The Natural
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There's a lot to love about the Arkansas Ozarks: fresh trout, sick singletrack, and the onset of rural chic
The Thing with Feathers
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Is it a bird or a haunting memory?Wells Tower tracks an uncertain resurrection in the big woods of Arkansas
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GORP - Floating the Ouchita River - Arkansas
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