Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier
White Rock Mountain, Ozark National Forest Park...
United States Marshals Museum, Fort Smith, opening July 1, 2023...
Bass Reeves Monument, Fort Smith, Arkansas. This 25-foot work of art honors the illustrious lawman, ...
Hartness by Saner, urban and contemporary public art in downtown Fort Smith...
White Rock Mountain, Ozark National Forest Park...
Bass fishing on the Mulberry River, a National Wild and Scenic River, approximately 55 miles long. G...
Fort Smith National Historic Site, Fort Smith Arkansas. Open daily 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. (clsd major holida...
Mountain biking at Lake Fort Smith State Park, Fort Smith Arkansas...
Arkansas Missouri Excursion Train, offering roundtrip excursions from Van Buren to Winslow. Depart f...
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What to know
Explore the American Frontier! Order your free Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier Visitors Guide to start planning your trip. The wild beauty of the frontier still lives in full color in Western Arkansas. Here, you can explore places that open up your spirit and remind you of possibilities as endless as mountain vistas. This scenic terrain rising from lush river valley to the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains offer new discoveries every day for lovers of the outdoors, culture and history. And history lovers, don't miss the opening of the US Marshals Museum, June 1st. The iconic museum will tell the stories of justice, integrity, and service of the Marshals who have bravely served our nation.
So whether you seek rugged backpacking across the Ozark Highlands Trail or a lovely view of a waterfall on a weekend afternoon, the mountain frontier teems with countless trails accessible or remote. Scenic byways with lofty overlooks delight drivers and motorcyclists. Lake cabins and river campsites offer peaceful getaways whether you're an avid fisher or whitewater canoer or just getting started with a float rental from a full-service marina.
Cyclists will find thrilling rides on roads and in woods, including the longest EPIC mountain biking trail in the state. Mount Magazine offers dramatic, technical rock climbing and a luxurious mountain lodge with heated swimming pool and fine dining for those who prefer to bask in pure comfort.
Exploring holds adventures in culture too, in quaint towns full of antique shopping, bluegrass festivals and art installations. Great wines, good times and laughter await in the family vineyards of Arkansas Wine Country. Iconic sites preserve living frontier history like the Fort Smith National Historic Site, where Judge Parker and deputy marshals kept law and order on the western border.
It's all waiting for you in Western Arkansas, come discover our frontier for yourself. Visit our website, www.VisitWestArkansas.com to request your FREE visitor’s guide today or read online here!
Discover some of Arkansas' best-kept secrets in this article about the Western Arkansas Mountain Frontier, or watch this video for a more hands-on perspective. Order your free guide today!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
So whether you seek rugged backpacking across the Ozark Highlands Trail or a lovely view of a waterfall on a weekend afternoon, the mountain frontier teems with countless trails accessible or remote. Scenic byways with lofty overlooks delight drivers and motorcyclists. Lake cabins and river campsites offer peaceful getaways whether you're an avid fisher or whitewater canoer or just getting started with a float rental from a full-service marina.
Cyclists will find thrilling rides on roads and in woods, including the longest EPIC mountain biking trail in the state. Mount Magazine offers dramatic, technical rock climbing and a luxurious mountain lodge with heated swimming pool and fine dining for those who prefer to bask in pure comfort.
Exploring holds adventures in culture too, in quaint towns full of antique shopping, bluegrass festivals and art installations. Great wines, good times and laughter await in the family vineyards of Arkansas Wine Country. Iconic sites preserve living frontier history like the Fort Smith National Historic Site, where Judge Parker and deputy marshals kept law and order on the western border.
It's all waiting for you in Western Arkansas, come discover our frontier for yourself. Visit our website, www.VisitWestArkansas.com to request your FREE visitor’s guide today or read online here!
Discover some of Arkansas' best-kept secrets in this article about the Western Arkansas Mountain Frontier, or watch this video for a more hands-on perspective. Order your free guide today!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
