Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Little Rock is where city life meets the great outdoors. Paddle the Arkansas River, hike scenic trails or bike through the urban landscape — Little Rock’s natural beauty invites you to explore. Here’s your guide to outdoor fun in the capital city.

Arkansas has a new representative in Washington D.C., and he’s likely going to be there for a very long time.

Nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, the city of Springdale is full of spots for unique family-friendly adventures. From a historic railroad, exhilarating rodeo and fun-filled minor league baseball stadium to a charming downtown and compelling museums, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy your Northwest Arkansas getaway. Read on for more ways to experience Springdale.

Enjoy a town like no other where the streets are lined with Victorian homes, painted rainbow staircases, healing springs, colorful gazebos and secluded gardens with pathways that wind up-and-down the mountainous terrain of Eureka Springs. At the center of this quaint and quirky town is the Basin Park Hotel, the only full-service hotel in downtown Eureka Springs.

Step off the treadmill of daily life and into Arkansas’s vast forests, where wandering without a destination offers more than scenic beauty. From lowering stress hormones to sharpening focus and sparking creativity, “forest bathing” invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and let the woods work their restorative magic.

Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas is a versatile fishery. The 28,370-acre lake should be your next fishing destination.

Arkansas has hundreds of miles of the Trail of Tears, and of the nine states traversed by the trail, is the only state that witnessed the removal of all five of the Southeastern tribes as they moved west. Arkansas State Parks has five parks that lie along these removal routes.

Arkansas State Parks help preserve wildflowers which are not only beautiful for visitors to view and photograph but are essential to a healthy ecosystem and you can help protect them. We hope you will find joy viewing some of our common wildflowers at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, but be sure to leave them for others to enjoy!

The beauty and diversity of Arkansas make it an exciting place for wildlife-watching throughout the year. From songbird migration in spring to summer butterflies, from bugling elk in fall to vast winter flocks of waterfowl, there’s always something to see in The Natural State.

Imagine a secluded, quiet retreat. A place where nature trumps technology and the only screens for viewing are the ones along your front porch. If this sounds like your ideal retreat, the Ozark Mountain Region is for you. With numerous cabins and cottages from trusted outfitters and lodging destinations, you can find a waterside retreat that suits your style and budget. Read on for a few finds on each of the region’s waters.

The White River in Northwest Arkansas is known internationally as a premier trout and fly-fishing destination.

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.