Outdoor activities, picturesque routes and vibrant fall foliage are all in store for family travelers in Arkansas this season. This underrated state teems with family-friendly destinations, from the Mountain Biking Capital of the World of Bentonville to the lively Little Rock.
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Experience the Thrill of Buffalo National River
One of America’s last undammed rivers, Buffalo River spans 135 miles, featuring both exhilarating rapids and calm pools framed by towering bluffs. Go rafting, canoeing and kayaking along the river, and keep an eye out for wildlife, with more than 250 animal species calling the river and its banks home.
Hike to Arkansas’ Iconic Hawksbill Crag via Whitaker Point Trail
This 2.7-mile, out-and-back hike promises some of the most photogenic sites in the state. The trail leads to Hawksbill Crag, a dramatic rock outcrop resembling a hawk’s beak, which juts out over a 100-foot-drop. Views of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest surround this site.
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Go Fly Fishing on the White River
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