Backpacker Magazine: Arkansas: Backpacking and Camping Trips, Hikes, Adventures, Topo Maps, Aerial Photos.

Tulsa: Reading-Spy Rock Loop

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Solitude is easy to find in the Ozarks, and this 6.6-mile loop is no exception. Tackle this hike, which features forest, river, and bluff views in one day or camp out for the weekend.

Little Rock: Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls via Buffalo National River

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Paddle the Buffalo National River into a narrow valley pinched by steep rock walls, then hike up to the largest waterfall in the Midwest on this 9.9-mile trip.

Little Rock: Pinnacle Mountain

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Tough day at work? Reenergize yourself on this quick but steep 2.5-mile hike or trail run to the top of the city's landmark peak.

Little Rock: Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls via Buffalo National River

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Paddle the Buffalo National River into a narrow valley pinched by steep rock walls, then hike up to the largest waterfall in the Midwest on this 9.9-mile trip.

Little Rock: Buffalo River Trail

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Traverse massive limestone bluffs and deep, secluded hollows on this 14.3-mile weekend in the Ozark Highlands along the Buffalo National River.

Little Rock: Buffalo River Trail

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This moderate 13.7-mile one-way hike hugs America's first designated National River as it winds past limestone bluffs and grassy Ozark hollows.

Eagle Rock Loop - Arkansas

A 26 miler in southwest Arkansas.

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The Pigeon Roost Trail is a 9 mile hike consisting of two loops through Beaver Lake State Park in the Hobbs Conservation Area. Some highlights include quiet views of Beaver Lake, sinkholes, and some huge pine trees.

Seven Hollows Trail

Took a hike on what started as an overcast day, but turned sunny. Very nice and diverse trail with good up and down hills, some scrambling, and a nice point of interest called the Grotto.

Hideout Hollow

Hideout Hollow is a short but scenic trail in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, just a few miles north of the Buffalo River. The trail includes trees, bluffs, caves, creeks, and waterfalls.

Arkansas River: Buena Vista to Stone Bridge

This section of the river is 19.9 miles in length and includes the popular Brown's Canyon. It is rated Class III-V. See cautions for Silver Bullet and Stone Bridge. Provided by the AHRA .

Historic Downtown Salida Art Walk

With such inspiring scenery all around, it's little wonder that the Arkansas Valley is home to a vibrant arts community. Salida was named one of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in America. Take the Salida Art Walk and visit the many galleries in historic Downtown Salida.

Natural Wonders: Freaky Bats, Dry Falls, Winter Witch Hazel

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Washington, Arkansas, and Georgia are host to these three life-list phenomena treks.

Rip & Go: Eagle Rock Loop - Ouachita National Forest, AR

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Climb riverside bluffs in the South's oldest national forest.

Hikes and Trips in all 50 States

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Use our comprehensive state-specific pages to find hikes in your home state our a state you're planning on visiting.

Trip Finder: Wildflowers

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Trek the best spring blooms from the Ozarks to the Olympics with these two, three, and four day treks.

How to See More Bats

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Whether you fear, respect, or applaud these complex creatures of the night, the tips below will help you find and observe them.

Where Can I Catch America's Largest Grillable Trout?

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Looking to catch and eat the big one? Try paddling Arkansas' Little Red River.

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