Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Looking forward to warmer weather and school breaks, families from all over the country are planning spring break trips, and several will choose to spend time at the world-famous Crater of Diamonds State Park.

If you don't know about the great rock climbing in Arkansas, here's the skinny on some of our southern sandstone.

The headwaters of the spring-fed Illinois River start just southwest of Fayetteville, near the community of Hogeye. This scenic river has long lured people to enjoy its clear water framed by rural farmlands, hardwoods and rock outcroppings.

Explore your personal family community plus musical and political roots in and near historic Jonesboro.

If you’re looking for an Instagram-worthy place to spend time with your significant other, Arkansas has numerous romantic destinations to show off your love and love of adventure.

With hikes and scrambles, bouldering, sport climbing, top rope and trad, Arkansas is an ideal place to get a firm grip on your climbing skills before venturing into extreme altitudes.

Boulders and Brews offers a unique combination of rock climbing and coffee in an indoor environment in the heart of Fayetteville’s entertainment district. Walk into Boulders and Brews and you’re hit with 3,600 square feet of climbing surface. Every shape and color of climbing wall hold — jugs, slopers, pinches, pockets, crimps and footholds — dots the surfaces from floor to ceiling.

Road Tripping North America full-time for five years has taught us many things, but above all, we’ve learned to swap the highways for scenic byways and let serendipity be our copilot. Arkansas’s rich history and beautiful terrain have afforded it 11 official state scenic byways, three of which are nationally recognized.

Plan out the ride of a lifetime through the Arkansas River Valley on epic mountain biking trails, secluded gravel grinders and road routes that climb to the highest points in Arkansas.

Have the full Buffalo River County experience when you plan your trip with Buffalo River Outfitters. From canoe, raft and kayak rentals to an overnight stay in a log cabin that is close to all your favorite outdoor and urban destinations, Buffalo River Outfitters has everything you need for an unforgettable Arkansas vacation.

Arkansas State Parks have many ways to relax, recharge and recreate fun and affordable. Take the time this spring break to visit a park and enjoy the physical and mental benefits.

As a new state admitted to the union in 1836, with a long western border separating it from Indian Territory, Arkansas became an important throughway for the forced relocation of Native Americans who were traveling there, particularly during the winter of 1838-39.

Little Rock has bike trails for every kind of cycling, but its mountain biking trails are some of the best in Arkansas. It doesn't matter your experience level; we've got the perfect trail for you. With so many unique trail systems, it can be hard to know where to start. But don't worry, we've got you covered. These are ten of Little Rock's most iconic places to shred.

Want to stay in a unique historic place? Historic Washington State Park has the perfect place.

Art is food for the soul. It stirs emotion. Makes you feel alive. Choose your vacation by choosing a city or two for a long weekend or do the whole loop of cities for a week of fun and culture.