The Arkansas Park Where You'll Never Run Out Of Adventures

Taking a week to backpack the Ozark Highlands is certainly an exciting excursion but sometimes a smaller undertaking can have even more memories. This lovely little three-for-one adventure has a park, a dam overlook, and a gorgeous nature trail that’s perfect for small Arkansans. Let’s head to Reed Mountain Park for a day of fun.

Google/Jody Chrisman

Plan a picnic, play, and hike at this park for a day of fun. It's located along Reed Mt Park Rd., Ozark, AR 72949.

Flickr/VA State Parks

Let them burn off some energy while you grill hot dogs or see how many wild critters everyone can spot.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Wilson Creek Nature Preserve Is An Inner-City Wetland Oasis In Arkansas

Visit The Garvan Woodland Gardens In Arkansas For Unexpected Fall Fun

Even Locals Miss The Splendors Of Little Rock's 230-Acre Nature Preserve In Arkansas

AllTrails/Doug Neidholdt

Two- and four-legged family members will appreciate the easy yet pretty nature hike. The River Bluff Nature Trail is right under a mile and well maintained.

Advertisement

Google/Shawn Rickard

The pavilion up here let's little ones see a bird's eye view of Ozark as well as the Ozark Jetta-Taylor Lock and Dam just below. These tiny adventures will add up to huge memories the entire family will cherish.

Have you taken the family to the Reed Mountain Park? Add a visit to the Aux Arch Park on the other side of the dam for even more fun! We’d love to see your nature escape photos around Reed Mountain in our Facebook Group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.

Another adventure-filled trip to take is at this dreamy flower and berry farm. For more kid-friendly hikes, try one of these under-a-mile trails.