Things to Do in Arkansas

Arkansas has about 50 state and national parks. That's why we're called the Natural State. With all these parks, it's almost impossible to visit every one. Each one offers something special. These are, in my opinion, the can't miss parks in Arkansas.

You have to see Arkansas to believe it. Check out these photographs of various Arkansas sites, festivals and attractions.

The average car gets at least 300 miles per tank. That's 150 miles to and from the location.

Camping is one of the most enjoyable activities Arkansas families do in the summer but, you can go camping anytime you want to get away from the rush of city life. What can be more fun than camping?

Want to find some odd and interesting road side attractions in Arkansas? These are my favorite 10 wacky, odd and out of this world roadside attractions in Arkansas.

The perfect motorcycle drive has to be twisting, hilly, scenic and not too busy. Arkansas has a few scenic routes that bikers can enjoy. Our roads will take you through National Forests, parks, and scenic vistas.

You've heard about "hanging judge" Isaac Parker, but did you know he held court in Arkansas? In 21 years on the bench, Judge Parker tried 13,490 cases, and one hundred and sixty men were sentenced to death by hanging. You can visit his court and gallows in Fort Smith.

If quaint towns, beautiful mountains, outstretched lakes, friendly people, history and never ending forest sounds good to you, you should spend a day exploring Arkansas Scenic Highway 7.

Riddle's shelters any elephant in need no matter what species, sex or disposition. Most of the elephants at the farm are retired entertainers from circus elephants to elephants that small zoos could no longer support.

The Hope visitor's center is housed in in the historic Missouri-Pacific Railroad depot. You can also visit Clinton's birthplace.

Nothing is better than spending the day outside surrounded in the beauty of nature. Nature can't get any better than Arkansas and Arkansas can't get much more beautiful than these public botanical gardens.

Turpentine Creek is a big cat rescue and refuge located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. They take in rescued big cats that have been kept as pets and are no longer wanted, from roadside zoos that have closed and any other big cat that needs a home. Find out information on visiting the sanctuary.