The Outdoors

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View a list containing information on fishing guides, bait & tackle shops and marinas see page 97

Types of Fish Found in Beaver Lake

Blue Catfish Bluegill Bream Channel Catfish Crappie Flathead Catfish German Brown Hybrid Striper Largemouth Bass Redear Sunfish Smallmouth Bass Spotted Bass Striped Bass Trout Warmouth White Bass

FISHING ON BEAVER LAKE

You’ll want to explore the outdoors in Rogers and Northwest Arkansas with so many unique experiences to visit. Beaver Lake, most known for fishing bass, crappie, bream, and catfish, is also a hotspot for water sports including boating, swimming, water skiing, wakeboarding, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, and scuba diving. Beaver Lake Outdoor Center offers rentals and tours for those who enjoy the outdoors. Arkansas’s largest state park, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, is located near Beaver Lake and includes walking, hiking, and biking trails for all skill levels, educational classes at the beautiful visitor center, and two new Monument Trails that see riders from all over the country and even the world.

While exploring the outdoors, test your survival skills and camp under the stars. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates 673 camping sites in 11 parks around Beaver Lake. There are also several private RV and campground facilities available in the area.

War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake is one of the top attractions to include when planning your trip. The cavern offers hours of fun for all ages touring the cave, feeding fish from the boat dock, uncovering fossils at The Big Dig, and exploring the Lost in the Woods Maze. Feeling more adventurous? Join the team for a spelunking tour of the cavern. Just down the road is the War Eagle Mill, the only working water-powered grist mill in the state. Browse the Mill store for crafts, baskets, jams, jellies, and stone-ground whole grain meals and mixes. Watch the miller at work, feed the geese, wander the grounds with historic home sites, and enjoy breakfast or lunch at The Restaurant at War Eagle Mill. Visit the third weekend of every October for the Northwest Arkansas Fall Craft Fairs.

For the animal lovers, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is located on over 450 acres, one of the largest and most respected big cat sanctuaries in North America. Spend the day learning about African lions, leopards, and servals; Bengal and Siberian tigers; and native black bears, bobcats and cougars housed in spacious 5,000 to 20,000 square foot habitats. TCWR also offers an RV park for those wishing to stay near the refuge!

HIKING IN HOBBS STATE PARK

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The Ozark Natural Science Center provides educational programs that immerse participants in the wonder of the Ozarks ecosystems and celebrate ecological and cultural diversity, foster conservation and stewardship, and nurture appreciation of nature in the Ozarks. The J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center opened in 2020, featuring a 32,000 square foot facility on over 61 acres that is the newest place to learn about the natural world and outdoor recreation in Northwest Arkansas.

For more specifics and to plan your next outdoor adventure, head to WWW.VISITROGERSARKANSAS.COM

479.925.1623

www.prairiecreekmarina.com info@prairiecreekmarina.com 1 Prairie Creek Marina Drive Rogers, AR 72756

Conveniently located in the Prairie Creek Campground, 3 miles east of Rogers on Highway 12.We are a FULL-SERVICE Marina with 20 to 60 foot slips as well as luxury rental pontoons. Also, be sure to visit our Seasonal Restaurant, Open May to September.

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