Nickname: The Natural State

Country : United States of America (USA)
State : Arkansas (AR)
Nickname : The Natural State
Largest city : Little Rock
Highest point : Magazine Mountain (826 m, 2,753 ft)
State bird: Mockingbird
State flower: Apple Blossom
Capital: Little Rock
Date of admission to the Union: 15 June 1836
Population: 2,725,714
Population density: 19.7 per sq km
2002 total overseas arrivals: Under 38,000
Time: Central (GMT - 6). Daylight Saving Time is observed.
QuickFacts : Arkansas QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau

 

Arkansas Weather

Weather Underground - Arkansas Conditions
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Arkansas public transportation and driving information

Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
Arkansas Local and State Transportation Web Sites

 

National Parks in Arkansas

National Parks in Arkansas
Camp, hike, fish, golf, and learn history at Arkansas State Parks

 

Statewide and regional information

Arkansas - Vacation in The Natural State
The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
MainTour Arkansas Vacation Adventure
Arkansas' WWW Travel Guide - Sprysite
Relocation, Vacations & Getaways in the Arkansas Ozark Mountains

 

Cities, towns and places in Arkansas

Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs, Arkansas in the beautiful Ozark Mountains
Welcome to Eureka Springs, Arkansas!
WebEureka

Fort Smith
Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau
Welcome to Fort Smith, an exciting travel destination that uniquely combines the history of the wild and wooly 'Old West' with the gentle charm of the antebellum 'Old South'.

Heber Springs
Heber Springs, Arkansas

Hot Springs
Hot Springs National Park - Hot Springs, Arkansas - Tourism
Magic Springs & Crystal Falls

Little Rock
Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau

Mena
A Retirement Community... Mena, Arkansas, is a Vacation Paradise.

Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff Visitors & Convention Bureau

Springdale
Springdale.com Welcome Page -- Springdale, Arkansas

Van Buren
Van Buren Arkansas

 

Hotels, motels and lodging in Arkansas

Bella Vista
Tawny Oaks cottage
Tawny Oaks is the perfect place to honeymoon or stay as you enjoy all the golf, fishing, historical sites, caves, canoeing and food in the immediate area.

Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Arkansas B&B - The Angel at Rose Hall
Bridgeford House Bed & Breakfast in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Step back into the quiet elegance of yesteryear Antiques and Lace Honeymoon Cottages at the Evening Shade Inn

Hot Springs
The Gables Inn Bed and Breakfast - Hot Springs, Arkansas
A 1905 victorian inn which offers luxurious lodging at an affordable price in Hot Springs. They also feature honeymoon, anniversary and special occasion packages and specialize in small elegant weddings.

Peel
Trimble Creek Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Bed and Breakfast Lodge overlooking Bull Shoals Lake offering weekly rentals and weekend vacations.
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Arkansas

The State: Arkansas has a varied landscape of plains, mountains, forests, rivers, cattle farms, industrial centres and oil wells. The main claims to fame of this State are the beauty of its outdoors and that former President Bill Clinton was the Governor in Little Rock before moving to the White House – there are museums and exhibits dedicated to his life. One of Arkansas’ earliest settlements, Little Rock is a thriving place filled with museums, art exhibitions and parks. Attractions include the Decorative Arts Museum; River Market District; the Governor’s Mansion; Historic Arkansas Museum; Arkansas Arts Center; and the Museum of Discovery. The William J Clinton Presidential Center and Library is currently under construction; the grand opening is scheduled for November 2004. The project will incorporate the Rock Island Railroad Bridge and the Choctaw Station, originally built in 1899, which are also being renovated. The best time to visit Little Rock is during Riverfest on the last evening of Memorial Day weekend, when the locals celebrate in style at Julius Breckling Riverfront Park with bands, dancing and a fireworks display.

The glorious Ozark Mountains stretch from southern Missouri through northern Arkansas. The village of Mountain View is a musical mecca, home to the Ozark Folk Center and events such as the Arkansas Folk Festival in April and the Arkansas State Old-Time Fiddle Championships in September. Fishing in the White River is another option, but before casting out, a fishing licence must be obtained from one of the local stores. Excursions can be taken to Buffalo National River, which is a great spot for canoeing, or to the Blanchard Springs Caverns on the south border of the Ozark National Forest, which covers 0.5 million hectares (1.2 million acres) and is home to Mount Magazine, the tallest mountain in the State. Eureka Springs draws millions of tourists to its Great Passion Play outdoor drama and the Christ of the Ozarks statue, which stands 1.8m (6ft) high and was completed in 1966. At Hot Springs National Park, visitors can soothe their worries away in a choice of bathhouses, cheer on thoroughbreds or fish and swim at three great lakes. Texarkana lies on the border with Texas; in the Museum of Regional History there is an exhibition devoted to Scott Joplin (the African-American ragtime pianist and composer), a famous former resident of the town. Other State attractions include the Crater of Diamonds State Park, where visitors can dig for diamonds, Fort Smith National Historic Site and Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park.

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