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

Fayetteville, AR: Indian Creek

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A hidden treasure just off the Buffalo National River, Indian Creek's mossy waterfalls and karst canyon are best explored after heavy rains.

Little Rock: Mount Magazine

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Tackle the highest point in Arkansas on this 20-mile out-and-back that draws all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts—hikers, climbers, even hang gliders.

Little Rock: White Rock-Shores Lake Loop

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Embark on an 11.8-mile loop into the Ozark Mountains with haunted hollows and undulating ridgelines bearded in oak and rare views of the Arkansas Valley. Best hiked in fall or spring.

Springfield: Little Clifty Creek Loop

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Follow rolling hills and ridgelines into the forested hollows of the Ozarks on this 8.4-mile loop in Hobbs State Park–Conservation Area.

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.

Fayetteville, AR: Indian Creek

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A hidden treasure just off the Buffalo National River, Indian Creek's mossy waterfalls and karst canyon are best explored after heavy rains.

Arkansas River: Lake Fork to Granite

This section of river is 14.4 miles in length. Although navigable, this section is seldom boated. Abundant fishing opportunities exist and is the primary activity on this section. Provided by the AHRA .

Upper Buffalo River Float Trip

A three day float trip down the Buffalo River in Arkansas. A 25 mile stretch between Ponca and Pruitt with a visit to Hemmed-In Hollow along the way.

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.

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.

Upper Buffalo River Float Trip

A three day float trip down the Buffalo River in Arkansas. A 25 mile stretch between Ponca and Pruitt with a visit to Hemmed-In Hollow along the way.

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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