Here is the visitor's guide for Arkansas, places you just HAVE to visit...
Visitors Guide: Hot Springs, Arkansas
hot springs, arkansas
Hot Springs is the 10th most populous city in the state of Arkansas. According to 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the
population of the city was 39,467 people.
Hot Springs is traditionally best known for the natural spring water that gives it its name, flowing out of the ground at a temperature of 147 °F (64 °C) . Hot Springs National Park is the oldest federal reserve in the USA, and the tourist trade brought by the famous springs make it a very successful spa town. Since Hot Springs National Park was the oldest federal reserve, it was the first to receive its own US quarter in April 2010 as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters.
Hot Springs is traditionally best known for the natural spring water that gives it its name, flowing out of the ground at a temperature of 147 °F (64 °C) . Hot Springs National Park is the oldest federal reserve in the USA, and the tourist trade brought by the famous springs make it a very successful spa town. Since Hot Springs National Park was the oldest federal reserve, it was the first to receive its own US quarter in April 2010 as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters.
Crater of Diamonds State Park
Often described as a Gem Among Diamond Mines, Arkansas, The Natural State, is blessed with an abundance of natural wonders. Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only
diamond-producing site in the world open to the public, stands out as a unique "gem" for you to explore and enjoy, as many visitors and residents of Arkansas say.
Here, you are invited to prospect in the park's diamond search area, a 37 1/2-acre plowed field that is the eroded surface of an ancient volcanic pipe that 95 million years ago, brought to the surface the diamonds and some of the semi-precious stones lucky visitors find here today.
Diamonds of all colors of the rainbow can be found here at Crater of Diamonds, but the three most common colors discovered by park visitors are white, brown and yellow. Crater of Diamonds State Park has a variety of stones and gems; along with diamonds, more than 40 types of rocks and minerals can found here, too. These rocks and minerals include lamproite, amethyst, banded agate, jasper, peridot, garnet, quartz, calcite, barite, and hematite.
Here, you are invited to prospect in the park's diamond search area, a 37 1/2-acre plowed field that is the eroded surface of an ancient volcanic pipe that 95 million years ago, brought to the surface the diamonds and some of the semi-precious stones lucky visitors find here today.
Diamonds of all colors of the rainbow can be found here at Crater of Diamonds, but the three most common colors discovered by park visitors are white, brown and yellow. Crater of Diamonds State Park has a variety of stones and gems; along with diamonds, more than 40 types of rocks and minerals can found here, too. These rocks and minerals include lamproite, amethyst, banded agate, jasper, peridot, garnet, quartz, calcite, barite, and hematite.
Whitaker Point, Arkansas
Whitaker Point
Deep within the Ozark Mountains, a short drive from the buffalo river lays Hawksbill, Arkansas, where you can see the most beautiful sites and natural beauties.
The hike starts off with a long winding trail down the forest. After a fairly long stroll through the woods, you cross over a small stream and confront with a 3 way path. Either path is fine. The trail to the right brings you near the cliffs. Don’t give up at this point because you will soon see Hawksbill and it’s only a short stroll away. Whitaker Point was featured in 2005 on the cover of the Rand McNally U.S. Road Atlas, so this overlook is worth a look! Whitaker Point is known to be nearly as large as Rhode Island.
The hike starts off with a long winding trail down the forest. After a fairly long stroll through the woods, you cross over a small stream and confront with a 3 way path. Either path is fine. The trail to the right brings you near the cliffs. Don’t give up at this point because you will soon see Hawksbill and it’s only a short stroll away. Whitaker Point was featured in 2005 on the cover of the Rand McNally U.S. Road Atlas, so this overlook is worth a look! Whitaker Point is known to be nearly as large as Rhode Island.
Petit Jean State Park
Petit Jean State Park
Petit Jean State Park is a special place – an unforgettable place. Petit Jean State Park, the first park in Arkansas, is filled with enchanting woodlands laced with
streams and wildflowers, and a spectacular waterfall called Cedar Falls.
This park is a place where nature overtime has formed sheer bluffs, Cedar Creek Canyon and the Seven Hollows, such distinctive features as Bear Cave, the Grotto and Natural Bridge, and whimsical formations we call Turtle Rocks and Carpet Rocks.
This state park is home to a lodge, a restaraunt, and many miles of hiking beauty.
This park is a place where nature overtime has formed sheer bluffs, Cedar Creek Canyon and the Seven Hollows, such distinctive features as Bear Cave, the Grotto and Natural Bridge, and whimsical formations we call Turtle Rocks and Carpet Rocks.
This state park is home to a lodge, a restaraunt, and many miles of hiking beauty.
Mammoth Springs
Mammoth Springs, Arkansas
Mammoth Spring is Arkansas' largest spring and the second largest spring in
the Ozark Mountains. As a "National Natural Landmark" the spring flows nine million
gallons of water hourly. Forming a scenic 10-acre lake, it then flows south as
the Spring River, a popular Ozark trout and float stream. Located near the
spring, the park's 1886 Frisco depot will take you back in time to an early
1900s train station.
Mount Ida
Mount Ida is known as the "Quartz Capital" of the world. Mount Ida, Arkansas is part of Montgomery County.
Population for Mount Ida from the last gathering is 981 people.
Lake Ouachita
Lake Ouachita
To the east, the 40,100-acre Lake Ouachita offers such activities as fishing, camping,
swimming, houseboating, sailing, water skiing, scuba diving, power boating, and
viewing of wintering bald eagles. The lake is home to private resorts and marinas, where visitors can
find a variety of meeting facilities and restaurants. U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers' recreation areas on the lake provide campgrounds, swimming
beaches and boat launch ramps. Striped bass topping 50 pounds, largemouth bass,
catfish, crappie and bream are among the game anglers haul from the lake.
Fishing guides are also available.
