Extreme Adventure Vacations in Arkansas
Looking for an adrenaline rush? Arkansas is the place for an extreme adventure vacation! From motocross riding and off-road ATVing to rock climbing and hang gliding in Arkansas, we've got you covered! Breathtaking scenery beckons thrill seekers and our diverse landscape provides an outlet for your adventurous spirit.
Parachuting & Hang Gliding in Arkansas
If you enjoy the freedom of free falling, strap on a parachute, JUMP, and soak up
a breathtaking panoramic view of Arkansas via a skydive.
If smoothly soaring high above the land is more your style, hang gliding in Arkansas is another route to get in your sky miles. Take in expansive views from atop 2,753-foot Mount
Magazine, the state's tallest mountain, or soar above the Arkansas River Valley
from 1,350-foot Mount Nebo. Still need more action? Try a scenic hot air balloon adventure offered by Balloon Little Rock and Little Rock Hot Air Balloons.
Motocross Riding and ATVing in Arkansas
For adventure seekers that enjoy the high-speed power of motocross riding, tracks
like the Pine Bluff MX host courses where enthusiasts can unleash their energy.
For those that prefer BMX action there are five BMX motocross complexes located
here for riders to maneuver their bikes across including Cabot BMX Complex, Rock
City BMX, Bonzai BMX at Burns Park, Mudtown BMX Track in Lowell and Speedy's BMX
Raceway in Fayetteville.
For off-road connoisseurs, ATV hot spots include the Ozark National Forest, Mill
Creek, Wolf Pen Gap, Moccasin Gap, Fourche Mountain, and Huckleberry Mountain. Dune
buggies can also be rented to explore the mountains of North Arkansas.
Mountain Biking and Hiking in Arkansas
Taking on the terrain of long trails via a mountain bike or hike are always dependable
sources of adventure. The International Mountain Bicycling Association has named
two trails in the state EPIC routes: The Womble Trail in the Ouachita Mountains
and the Syllamo Trail near Mountain View. Trekkers can explore the 168-mile Ozark
Highlands National Recreation Trail or the 223-mile Ouachita National Recreation
Trail.
Rock Climbing and Bouldering in Arkansas
Some of the best rock climbing in the nation can be found in Arkansas. Grab your
climbing shoes, chalk bag, and harness and explore the vertical world of the Ozark
and Ouachita mountain ranges. Sam's Throne and Horseshoe Canyon Ranch are a few
of the destinations for climbers. Bouldering is also big here.
Canoeing & Kayaking in Arkansas
For water junkies, the Cossatot River forms Cossatot Falls, a rugged and rocky canyon
that hosts Class IV and V rapids for canoeists and kayakers. Wakeboarders can practice
their craft on 600,000 acres of lakes (including 40,100 acre Lake Ouachita-the largest
in the state) located across the state and scuba divers and parasailers can enjoy
the view both under and over our watery terrain.
Whether you're rock climbing or hang gliding, adventure takes many forms in Arkansas. No matter what your sport, if adventure is on your agenda, we've got you covered with an extreme adventure vacation just for you!
Other Outdoor Adventures in Arkansas
The adrenaline rush of paintball is also an option for those seeking thrills. The sport combines a blend of strategy, teamwork, and action. The largest paintball range in the state can be found at Paintball Arkansas. The park offers woods, trails, bridges and nine different playing fields for outdoor lasertag, hillbilly golf, etc.