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Welcome to Arkansas — The Natural State
A land with steep slopes and deep hollows, the winding streets of Eureka Springs in the Ozark Mountains typify the image most people have of Arkansas. To the east lies the flat and fertile floodplains of the Mississippi River, called the Delta region. Then there are the Timberlands, with its gentle hills cloaked in dense pine trees along with the crazy heights and steep valleys of the Ouachita Mountains. The first designated national river, the Buffalo River, flows through the Ozark Mountains for 132 miles. Known as The Natural State, Arkansas is still home to some of the most unspoiled national and state parks in America. Arkansas destinations include rivers, majestic mountains, wine country, and other recreational fun. Discover yours today.
Capital: Little Rock
Largest City: Little Rock
Area: 53,179 sq.mi
Major Rivers: Arkansas, Mississippi. Ouachita, Red, St. Francis, White
Elevation: 2,753 at Mount Magazine and 55 feet above sea level at the Ouachita River
Bird: Mockingbird
Flower: Apple Blossom
Tree: Loblolly Pine
Motto: Regnat Populus (The People Rule)
Song: “Arkansas”
Nickname: The Natural State
State Travel Site: Arkansas — The Natural State
From the heart of the Ozark Mountains to the Victorian springs of Hot Springs, Arkansas’ Scenic Byway 7 is often…
Arkansas has over 8 national and 52 state parks that include an abundance of forests, mountains, lakes, reservoirs, streams, and historic sites. It’s easy to see why some call Arkansas the Natural State as you explore the state that runs from the Ozark and the Ouachita Mountains down…
From the heart of the Ozark Mountains to the Victorian springs of Hot Springs, Arkansas’ Scenic Byway 7 is often listed as one of the top 10 drives in North America. The route passes through the Ozark National Forest, up to Mount Magazine (the highest point in Arkansas)…
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