11 Epic Outdoorsy Things In Arkansas Anyone Can Do

Let’s face it—sometimes outdoorsy stuff is hard. Even thinking about climbing mountains and paddling down a river can make you tired. The good news is that there are tons of outdoorsy things here in Arkansas that are easy. And I do mean easy. Here are 11 of those things:

1. Visit Turpentine Creek.

This is a wildlife rescue that specializes in big cats, but also has all kinds of other predators as well. The walk is not strenuous and there is a trolley tour of the more far-reaching habitats.

2. Drive the Pig Trail.

You can do this one sitting down.

3. Go see Louisiana Purchase State Park.

The boardwalk makes it an easy trip.

4. Do the Prairie Grove Battlefield driving tour.

You can get an audio CD for the self-guided tour at the visitor center.

5. Take the Knapp Trail Tram Tour at Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park.

This tram tour of the park is led by a park interpreter, so you can learn as you ride.

6. Walk the Beech Ridge trail at White Oak Lake.

This trail is great for a casual walk—it’s only 1.4 miles and it’s good for all skill levels.

7. Go fishing at Lake Chicot.

Bring a chair. Find a dock.

8. Check out the views from the Cameron Bluff Overlook on Mount Magazine.

The overlook is only about 50 feet from the parking lot.

9. Rent a cabin at a state park.

This one is at Lake Catherine, but you can also find one at Devil’s Den, Lake Fort Smith, Mount Magazine, White Rock...well, you get it.

10. Go see Mammoth Spring State Park.

Mammoth Spring is a beautiful, relaxing way to spend an afternoon.

11. Artist Point/Highway 71

You can drive beautiful Highway 71 to Artist Point and take a gander from those beautiful overlooks, then keep driving the rest of the Boston Mountains Scenic Loop and enjoy the gorgeous mountains.

Go forth, Arkansans, and enjoy nature with ease.