Trip Ideas & Itineraries

When is the best time to catch fish in Arkansas? The short answer to that question is - all year long. The long answer is multi-faceted, depending on what species and time of year as well as if you’re going for size or quantity. So, here are some best bets and hot spots to keep in mind each month.

Road trips down two-lane country roads can lead to surprising places. In the Arkansas River Valley, you can follow them to find craft beer, emu burgers and mountaintop retreats. Here’s a weekend itinerary that promises delicious food and drink, fresh air and breathtaking views.

Hiking to waterfalls is a great way to get out into nature and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. It can be a calming and peaceful experience, or an adrenaline-filled adventure depending on how you approach it. You can get some great exercise and fresh air, and you may even spot some wildlife along the way.

Welcome to the home of some of the best mountain biking in mid-America.

There’s much to see and do in Pine Bluff. Choose from outdoor adventures, arts and culture, gaming and more when you visit this southeast Arkansas gem.

Devil’s Den State Park, nestled in Lee Creek Valley of the northwest Arkansas Ozarks, was selected as a state park site in the 1930s.

Take a look at the one-of-a-kind Buffalo River experience we offer at Buffalo River Outfitters. This video presents a canoe view of the breathtaking scenery of the Buffalo National River. Picture yourself in the cozy accommodations featured here with everything you need from BRO. We offer shuttle service for one-day or multi-day floats. Our day floats include four-to-five hour trips and short-distance ones that take only one-to-two hours. No canoe? No problem. Reserve your canoe, kayak or raft with BRO.

The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, an Ozark mountaintop spa resort and an Historic Hotel of America, in Eureka Springs.

The best girls trips in Arkansas can involve drinks, food, shopping, spas, and live music or the freedom of a hiking trail, soothing river, and starry sky seen from a cabin deck. Of course, your Arkansas girlfriend getaways can include both outdoor and city escapes.

One of the easiest ways to find diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park is through surface searching.

What’s the biggest reason to visit Rogers, Arkansas? To see the World’s Largest Daisy BB Gun, a 25-foot-tall Daisy BB Gun installed on the sidewalk outside of the Daisy Airgun Museum on Jan. 19, 2021, putting Rogers among the state's offering a world’s largest tourism attraction.

Hunting and fishing are popular endeavors in Arkansas.

The rich history of Civil Rights in Arkansas survives in sites across the state that preserve our cultural memories. Our historic sites are filled with stories of human dignity and courage, and vital lessons for our culturally diverse world. When we visit the real places where people took a stand for justice, thrived despite oppression, or died unjustly, we feel the human impact of these stories in a powerful way.

With its perfect mix of natural and urban landscapes, Little Rock is a dream destination for road cyclists. There’s no shortage of awesome cycling routes to choose from when you’re deciding where to ride. And at the end of a ride, Little Rock’s fantastic dining scene offers numerous places to rest and refuel. To get you started, here’s a look at some of our favorite trails!

Make a splash on your next Arkansas vacation with a visit to Norfork Lake in North Central Arkansas. Here you’ll find a 42-mile length of crystal clear, deep blue water (miles wide in places) and white, sandy beaches.