Outdoor Clubs and Additional Information
More information on Arkansas's float streams--including river levels and an up-to-date message board--is available at the Arkansas Canoe Club's website, www.ArkansasCanoeClub.com.
Several other clubs in Arkansas regularly participate in organized hiking or floating excursions. Two such clubs are the Ozark Society and the Arkansas Chapter of the Sierra Club.
Other Sources of Info
Many of the streams mentioned in this collection flow through or
near Arkansas's three national forests--the Ouachita National Forest and the
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. They offer superb hiking, camping, and hunting
opportunities in addition to their river recreation possibilities. For more information,
write:
Forest Supervisor
Ouachita National Forest
P.O. Box 1270
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71902
Forest Supervisor
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
605 West Main Street
Russellville, Arkansas 72801
The Arkansas
Game & Fish Commission is the agency charged with managing the state's
wildlife resources. It has established a fine network of hatcheries, public fishing lakes,
and wildlife management areas. More information, including order forms for hunting and
fishing licenses, may be obtained by writing:
Information & Education Division
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
2 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
The Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism manages the state
park system, produces the Arkansas Vacation Kit, and houses the Arkansas Trails Council.
For details on these or similar topics, write:
Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
1 Capitol Mall
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
In 1979 the legislature established the Arkansas Natural &
Scenic Rivers Commission, a body charged with developing a system to protect "natural
beauty along certain rivers of the state." In 1997, the Arkansas General Assembly dissolved this commission and moved the duties to the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission (ANHC). The ANHC is part of the Department of Arkansas Heritage and now maintains the Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System. It also serves as a resource and contact point for state and federal river designation information in Arkansas. For more information on the Commission and
its activities, write:
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
c/o Department of Arkansas Heritage
1500 Tower Building
323 Center Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201