"Special Programs" Is an Escorted Travel and Tour service that markets motor coach trips designed for the senior adult traveler. 2012 trips include, Washington DC, 100th anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival, Tour of Missouri, Taste of Texas tour, and Branson Christmas. For information call Naomi Thompson, 479-234-1145. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
The Talimena Scenic Drive became in 2005 Arkansas's third and newest national scenic byway. The 54-mile route on Ark. 88 and Okla. 1 rides the ridges of Rich and Winding Stair mountains through the Ouachita (pronounced Wash-i-tah)
Mena, AR Scenic BywaysFood Service/Picnic Area Available Directions: Five miles southwest of Glenwood on U.S. 70; west 23 miles on Hwy. 84 to Athens, then 2 miles west on Hwy. 246. Then north at sign for 3 miles on Forest Road 38. A 25
Mena, AR RecreationDirections: From U.S. 71 at Mena, take Ark. 8 east for one mile to Ark 375; turn onto Ark. 375 and go for eight miles; trail head will be near County Road 277 For all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes, more than 40 miles of loop trails at varied levels of difficulty in the Ouachita National Forest;
Mena, AR TrailsFood Service/Picnic Area Available # of Units/Rooms: 38 Non-Smoking Rooms Available Restaurant on site/nearby Recreation Directions: 13 miles east of Mena on Hwy 88 Thirty-eight room lodge; two Queen's Rooms with fireplaces; two Regent's Rooms with whirlpool tubs, multi-spray showers;
Mena, AR State ParksA 960-acre lake known for its diverse fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish; boating....
Finest thoroughbred racing from late January to mid April capped off by the Racing Festival of the South. Largest horse racin...
Located near Hot Springs National Park, the Garden's gently sloping Ouachita Mountain terrain covers 210 acres of a forested ...
A massive 400- to 500-year-old white oak tree where a Cherokee Indian chief signed a treaty giving all land south of the Arka...
Community live theatre with classical, comedy, mystery, drama; non-profit that group stages four productions each year in 200...