Adventure
The Big Dam Bridge Walk, bike, jog, or shuffle your way across this impressive pedestrian bridge, just about one mile in length; use the bridge to access the 15 miles of trails on either side of the Arkansas River. 7600 Rebsamen Park Rd., Little Rock, AR and 4000 Cooks Landing Rd., North Little Rock, AR. 501 340 6800.
Blanchard Springs Caverns Scrutinize soda straw stalagmites; crawl into the Cathedral Room; wiggle your way down the cavern on a wild cave tour; see skeletal remains of Native Americans who explored the cave more than 1,000 years ago. Hwy 14 W, 16 miles northwest of Mountain View, AR; 888 757 2246. Fee.
Buffalo National River Kayak or canoe the lower river on a self-guided geo-float trip; raft exciting white water on the upper river; trek to an Indian bluff shelter; reel in bass and catfish as you drift along. Harrison, AR; +1 870 741 5443.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park Rent a boat from the dock to fish for trout in the fresh water of the White River; paddle past picnickers on the playground. 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR; +1 870 445 3629. Fee for boat rentals.
Devil’s Den State Park Hike miles of trails amongst the oak-hickory forests and hollows of the Ozark National Forest; cool down at the eight-acre lake; gallop on horseback along the many trails; overnight at a rustic cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. 11333 West Arkansas Highway 74, West Fork, AR. +1 479 761 3325. Fee.
Hot Springs Fill your day with boating, horseback riding, and fishing; watch hot water squirt up from the ground, relax in the healing thermal waters at Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park. 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs, AR; +1 501 321 2277. Fee for baths.
Village Creek State Park Gallop on horseback along the scenic trails; canter past Crowley Ridge; splash around in Lake Austell; bike to Lake Dunn; catch a catfish. 201 CR 754, Wynne, AR; +1 870 238 9406. Fee for horseback riding and camping.
War Eagle Cavern Spelunk into the cavern; pan for gemstones; get spooked by bats; wander through a wooden stockade maze. 21494 Cavern Drive, Rogers, AR; +1 479 789 2909. Fee.
