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Discover the Stunning Ozark Mountain Region in Arkansas

Discover the Stunning Ozark Mountain Region in Arkansas

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Rugged beauty, stunning vistas, secluded cabins, sparkling rivers and waterfalls, fish-filled lakes, hiking and biking trails, awe-inspiring caverns … the Arkansas Ozark Mountain Region offers exciting, rejuvenating and inspiring year-round, outdoor adventures for travelers of all ages.

The Arkansas Ozarks provide a stunning backdrop for a long vacation or weekend getaway fun. In mountain towns and villages, you'll get a unique look into Arkansas' rich history and an opportunity to experience the Ozark community's relaxed lifestyle and friendly people. Enjoy world-class trout and lake fishing, water boarding and skiing, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, zip-lining, canoeing on America's First National River, and golfing on pristine courses.

The Buffalo National River takes kayaking and canoeing to a new level. Enjoy breathtaking views of Big Bluff and adventure to Hemmed-In Hollow, the tallest waterfall between the Rockies and the Appalachians. Spend time on beautiful Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake, or fish the renowned White River for brown trout, rainbow and more. The Ozark Mountain Region has something for everyone, whether you are traveling solo, as a couple or with the whole family. The Ozarks are beautiful year-round. Spend your evenings taking in the view from the hot tub or set up camp in the woods under the stars. Experience the natural beauty of Arkansas in the Ozark Mountain Region. 

Check out the Ozark Mountain Region for more information to plan your unforgettable visit.





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  • Sultana Disaster Museum: America s Deadliest Maritime Tragedy Unveiled

    What to know The Titanic of the Mississippi - Clive Cussler, award-winning author and historianThe Sultana was a Civil War era, paddlewheel steamboat whose destruction in an explosion on April 27, 1865 has the distinction as the “Greatest Maritime Disaster in United States History”. Over 1,800 of the Sultana’s 2,300 passengers were killed when three of the boat’s boilers exploded and the Sultana sank just north of Marion, Arkansas.The Sultana Disaster Museum focuses on the steamboat itself, from

  • Sugar Loaf Mountain Island: 1,000-Foot Scenic Hiking Haven on Greers Ferry Lake

    What to know Located in the middle of Greers Ferry Lake, Sugar Loaf Mountain island stands 1000 feet tall, offering panoramic views atop one of the nations first designated National Scenic Trails. Two island trails to explore offer adventure for hikers. See flora and fauna native to Arkansas, natural stone and bluff formations, and places carved out along the way to the top offer spectacular views. Take the Sugar Loaf Shuttle from Fairfield Bay Marina, or venture on your own by boat, canoe or ka

  • Explore the Okefenokee Heritage Center: History, Culture, and Natural Beauty

    Coastal Georgia Waycross Established in 1975, the Okefenokee Heritage Center is an art center and history museum dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of the Okefenokee region, and its people, for future generations. Exhibits include a 1912 Baldwin steam locomotive with a baggage car, mail car, passenger car, and caboose. There are also exhibits on Native