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Learn about the bats of Arkansas

Aug 24, 2023
Zoie Clift

Bats are mammals. They have a vast range of species worldwide — there are over 1,000 species across the globe and this figure includes 16 species in Arkansas.

An Ozark big-eared bat. A cave-dweller, this species of bat is found only in northwest Arkansas and northeastern Oklahoma. The Ozark big-eared bat is endangered and there are only a few thousand individuals in the entire population. Photo by Phillip Jordan.

Arkansas Wildlife Watching

Jul 31, 2011
Zoie Clift

For those who pursue it, Arkansas wildlife watching can be about capturing an image, or keeping a list of a species seen. For some, it means learning more about | Travel Arkansas Blog

Riding the Womble

Jul 05, 2011
Zoie Clift

The Womble Trail is one of five IMBA Epic trails to bike on in the state of Arkansas. Find out how to get there.

Bird Island Tours at Lake Ouachita State Park

Jul 04, 2011
Zoie Clift

Bird Island, located in the middle of Lake Ouachita, has been named an Important Bird Area (IBA) by the National Audubon Society. IBAs are places that are | Travel Arkansas Blog