Arkansas (/ˈɑːrkənsɔː/AR-kən-saw)[c] is a state in the southern region of the United States. The Territory of Arkansas was admitted to the Union as the 25th state on June 15, 1836.
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Arkansas State Parks
From the Ozark National Forest to the Mississippi River, you’ll find Arkansas hiking trails, ATV trails, mountain biking trails and more in Arkansas state parks all over the state! Search by difficulty level, trail type and location to find the best trail for your excursion. Click a trail for a map of its location, number of miles, estimated hiking time and much more.
Razorback Greenway
The Northwest Arkansas Razorback Regional Greenway is a 36-mile primarily off-road shared-use path that connects Northwest Arkansas. The vision was multi-layered — create a safe place for recreation, active transportation, healthy lifestyles, and more, all while helping communities grow and prosper.
Arkansas AV Trails
Clubs
Ozark Hill Hikers
Gold Boot Walkers
Books for Arkansas
Arkansas Zoo
Little Rock Zoo – Little Rock Zoo cares for more than 500 animals and 400 insects representing 200 different species, many endangered.
The Little Rock Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a baby female Northwest Bornean orangutan born to mother Berani and father Bandar on July 28. This is the first infant born to Berani and the fifth born to Bandar.
The baby can be seen at the great ape habitat with Berani. She carries the baby with her while she’s outside but does often shield the baby from public view by turning her back.
Arkansas Malls
Indian Mall – Jonesboro (demolished except Sears, which closed in 2017)
Mall at Turtle Creek – Jonesboro
McCain Mall – North Little Rock
Northwest Arkansas Mall – Fayetteville
Pavilion in the Park – Little Rock
Pinnacle Hills Promenade – Rogers
Arkansas Walking Tours
Blanchard Springs Cavern: There are three different tours offered at the caverns; the Dripstone Trail, the Discovery Trail, the Discovery in the Dark Headlamp Tour and the caverns newest trail, the Wild Cave Tour. Led by knowledgeable Forest Service Guides. Each trail is a little different in intensity and visitors should be aware of each trail they decide to take.
Underground Eureka Walking Tour: Downtown Eureka Springs comes alive on the Downtown-N-Underground tour. This backstage pass allows you to see spots downtown that you have only wondered about. Our historical characters come to life and secrets come out throughout the tour.
Hot Springs Haunted Tours: 60 MINUTE WALKING TOURS OF THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HOT SPRINGS. OUR GUIDE WILL TAKE YOU TO SEVERAL HAUNTED BUILDINGS, WITH THE OLDEST DATING BACK TO THE EARLY 1800’S. WHILE AT THESE LOCATIONS, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT THE DARK, MORBID SIDE OF HOT SPRINGS, BOTH PAST AND PRESENT.
Cosmic Cavern Tour (Berryville): One of Arkansas’ hidden treasures. You will see 2 bottomless cave lakes during your 1hr and 15 minute tour. Silent Splendor houses one of the longest soda straw formations in the Ozarks measuring over an incredible 9 feet! The warmest cave in the Ozarks, 64 degrees and 96% humidity!
Arkansas Virtual Walks/Hikes
Fun Stuff
When I was growing up we used to go to Eureka Springs every few years. I didn’t know they had these hiking trails at the Great Passion Play and wanted to share with you.
Songs about Arkansas
I hope you all enjoyed Arkansas as much as I did.
Your Walking Friend,
