Interesting Arkansas Info

MacMorgan Ranch Outfitters offers night guided pack trail rides in fully trained Morgan Horses. It offers Camp Facility, Swimming, Fishing, Canoeing on rented Boats and Chuck Wagon Steak Dinners.

Trail rides are through the Ranch and the Mena and Albert Pike Recreational areas of the Ouachita National Forest.

Hot Springs National Park is famous for 47 thermal springs providing the Hikers a hot bath. With a coverage of 5500 acres and spectacular scenic beauty all around when you go Hiking on more than 30 miles of trails through the Ouachita Mountains. Scenic Drives, Picnic areas, Campsites and Hot Water Cascade is available here.

Looking for Fishing at a good place, welcome to Bull Shoals State Park, where you see Nature's best place for Fishing and Boating. The White River has a Dam and it makes a Lake which is spread in 45,440 acres. Anglers find Catfish, Lunker Bass, Trout, Crappie and Bream filled Waters. The Park has many Campsites offering Playgrounds, Pavilions, Trails and Picnic areas. You can also rent a Motor Boat, a Canoe and a simple Boat.

"Diamonds are Forever" Don't think we are talking about the Bond Movie, Welcome to Crater of Diamonds State Park because it's the only place in the whole world where the public can go and find any Gem or Diamond and keep it.

The first Diamond found here was in 1906 and the largest found in US a 40.23- carat "Uncle Sam" was found here. Since Crater became a Park in 1972, 20,000 Diamonds have been found here in this 36 acres Park. It offers many Campsites, Gift Shops, Laundry, a Café and many Trails for hunting Diamonds.

Devil's Den State Park is in picturesque Valley of Ozark. The range of Mountains culminate and a 8acre Lake before rolling into a spectacular Stone Dam. This Park is open in summer only with cabins with kitchens are made in Nature's beauty and enchanting Park.

The long trails can also be explored by riding. You can rent Horses and Guides to explore the Park excellently. The Camps are available for Groups and they offer you a standard Pavilion and Mountain Bike's trails. All Grocery, Snacks and Gifts are available at the Park Shop.

Arkansas River runs through 34,000 acres of Lake Dardanelle State Park that has two Lakes. On the Lake shores they offer barrier-free fishing platform, hiking trails, a Golf Course, picnicking, rest rooms and hot baths.

As the name suggests Cane Creek State Park, 2053 acres, is full of timber trees. The physiographic regions of Arkansas State get together here- the Mississippi Delta and cascading Hills of State's Gulf Coastal Plain. This is a spectacular place rich in flora, fauna and outdoor activities.

The facilities available here include campsites, picnic camps, barrier free fishing-platform, a standard pavilion and a gift shop.

A natural 20 miles long Lake Chicot State Park is a long and wonderful place. It was cut off after the River Mississippi changed its course. Fully equipped with Cabins and kitchens (many with a fishing dock and lake view), a swimming pool (summer only), picnic sights, laundry, a pavilion and playground.

Visitors can also find a gift shop with food and buy antiques, fuel, bait and launch ramps from the shop at the store/marina.

Arkansas first ecological and environment education can be had at Logoly State Park. 368 acres of natural beauty awaits for students and other groups. Facilities include six group camps, pavilion (free for educationists), picnic sites and trails. The visitor center exhibits exhibitions and an indoor classroom. NOTE: Educational groups are always given preferences on a first come first basis.