9 Arkansas Adventures That Will Complete Your Summer Break
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Carol Ann Carson
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If June was jam packed with activities and now July is starting to dwindle into mostly TV binge days, then today’s focus will be especially helpful. We’ve picked out some of our favorite activities that will inspire you to get out and enjoy the Natural State before summer vacation is over. The season just wouldn’t be complete without taking these Arkansas adventures.
Catch a bit of river breeze while camping shore-side along the Buffalo National River. No matter if you're taking a week long excursion to kayak the river or just enjoying a night by the water, there's still time for a trip to the Buffalo. For more information on the Tyler Bend campsite, read our full article right here.
Besides the countless quirky museums dotting the state, Arkansas is also home to three fantastic children's museums as well as the renowned Crystal Bridges. While you should definitely enjoy all of the museum's A/C, don't forget to explore the grounds, too. For a peek at Crystal Bridge’s outdoor art trail, read our full article right here.
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Arkansas is fortunate to have so many fantastic float rivers. You can take an adventurous whitewater kayak trip along the Cossatot River or lazily tube through North Sylamore Creek. To learn more about a creek that’s fit for every skill level, read our full article right here.
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Seeing different Arkansas attractions are certainly fun but so are the roadtrips themselves. We've mapped out different roadtrips covering everything from natural state wonders to cheese dip. A summer favorite of ours is the Arkansas portion of the Great River Road. For map details on the Great River Road, read our full article right here.
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You've probably already visited your favorite swimming hole a couple of times, but it's not too late to find another swim spot before summer vacation is over. You may even find a new favorite. For a list of our favorite natural pools around the state, read our full article right here.
It may not be a whitewater kayaking adventure, but don't skip out on the small things. You really can't have too many snowcone trips in a summer. One of our favorite places is shaved ice cream shop that’s opened year-round, read our full article right here.
This year’s Perseid meteor shower just became active earlier this month and will continue through August. The peak weekend for the shower will be August 11th-13th, 2018 which gives plenty of time to fit in some open sky camping trips for an incredible star show. Lake DeGray Resort, Pinnacle Mountain, and Withrow Springs State Park will all be hosting star parties the weekend of the 11th. For more inspiration on where to see the meteor shower, read our full article right here.
A great way to feel refreshed this summer is to take a waterfall hike. It's not hard to find a trail or two that offer minimal hiking effort but still lead to fantastic waterfalls. To learn about the hike that leads to three different falls, read our full article right here.
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It doesn't matter if it's at a beloved state park, your favorite lake, or just simple campsite, Arkansas is filled with little slices of paradise. If you're needing more inspiration, we definitely recommend this secluded resort in the middle of nowhere. You can read our full article right here.
There’s still time to squeeze in adventures both big and small. Share what’s left to do on your summer bucket list in the comments below!
Speaking of bucket lists, here’s one for anyone in Arkansas who loves the outdoors.
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