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Fall in love with Arkansas words Jill Rohrbach, Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism images courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
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One of my favorite things about Arkansas is that it gives the best
Arkansas has more than 250 hiking trails totaling over 1,500 miles.
of every season. When the heat of summer arrives, there are pools
Trails accommodate all skill levels and allow for day hikes and
and lakes to cool off in. The perfect temps of spring bring the fun of
multi-day backpacking. Campgrounds and RV sites are located
festivals and flowers. The cold of winter is meant for visiting cabins
across the state in Arkansas State Parks, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
with fireplaces and sledding in the snow. And then there’s fall.
areas, three national forests, and along must-see destinations like the Buffalo National River.
While camping and hiking can be enjoyed in The Natural State any time of year, there’s just something about the crisper mornings of
Here are five places to consider when you hear Mother Nature
autumn that give way to warm afternoons and settle into an evening
beckon you to enjoy the great outdoors and her showcase of falling
aglow with golden hues of changing leaves. Nature’s call is strong in
fiery leaves.
the fall. Campers and hikers can hear it well.
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