Stretches for 233 miles across the Ouachita National Forest from near Talihina, Oklahoma, to Pinnacle Mountain State Park near Little Rock. Backpacking, day hikes. A 50-mile section is now open to mountain bikes.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Hot Springs Haunted Tours
Considered to be the best haunted tours in Arkansas, enjoy our one-hour tours of the historic downtown Hot Springs. Our guide will take you to several haunted buildings, with the oldest dating back to the early 1800
Hot Springs, AR Ghost ToursHot Springs Trolleys/Transportation Depot
This restored train depot is the hub for trolleys that transport visitors through the city's historic downtown; sandwich shop; farmers'
Hot Springs, AR ToursArkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
Directions: Go left at the end of Central Avenue North, then go eight blocks; located next to National Park Mountain. Huge petting zoo, 200 alligators;
Hot Springs, AR ZoosMagic Springs Theme Park & Crystal Falls Water Park
Directions: On U.S. 70, two miles east of Hot Springs; take Magic Springs Drive Exit off U.S. 70 Two parks for the price of one! Magic Springs and Crystal Falls offer over 75 attractions including "Arkansas Twister" roller coaster and the largest water park in Arkansas;
Hot Springs, AR Water ParksOaklawn Park
Finest thoroughbred racing from late January to mid April capped off by the Racing Festival of the South. Largest horse racing operation outside New York and California. Featuring simulcast racing from Triple Crown Races, Breeder's Cup, Louisiana Downs and Saratoga. GROUPS:
Hot Springs, AR ParksThings to do near Hot Springs, AR
Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum
Over 100 wax figures depict 38 scenes; includes the Stairway of the Stars (famous movie stars of the past and present), the W...
National Park Duck Tours
Continuous land and water tour that takes you through Hot Springs to Lake Hamilton and through the historic district....
Southwest Arkansas Super Speedway
Directions: Hwy. 27N between Nashville and Murfreesboro Racing pure and street stocks, modifieds, sportsman and bombers on...
Shady Lake
Food Service/Picnic Area Available Directions: Five miles southwest of Glenwood on U.S. 70; west 23 miles on Hwy. 84 to At...
Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge
A birdwatcher's paradise, this refuge is home at different times of the year to Canada geese and several species of ducks, ba...