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1. Hot Springs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hot Springs
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2. Little Rock ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Little Rock
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3. Bentonville

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4. Conway

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5. Fort Smith

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Fort Smith
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6. Mountain Home

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Mountain Home
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7. Hope, Arkansas

8. Buffalo National River

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Buffalo National River
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9. Lake Ouachita State Park

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Lake Ouachita State Park
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10. Petit Jean State Park

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Petit Jean State Park
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11. Beaver Lake

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Beaver Lake
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12. Grand Promenade

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Grand Promenade
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13. Big Dam Bridge

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Big Dam Bridge
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14. Hot Springs Mountain Trail

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Hot Springs Mountain Trail
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15. Ozark Folk Center State Park

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Ozark Folk Center State Park
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16. Christ of the Ozarks

Christ of the Ozarks
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17. Mount Magazine State Park

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Mount Magazine State Park
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18. Riverfront Park, Little Rock

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Riverfront Park, Little Rock
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19. Lake Catherine State Park

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Lake Catherine State Park
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20. Mammoth Spring State Park

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Mammoth Spring State Park
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21. Hawk’s Bill Crag Trail (aka Whitaker Point Trail)

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Hawk’s Bill Crag Trail (aka Whitaker Point Trail)
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22. Pinnacle Mountain State Park

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Pinnacle Mountain State Park
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23. Blanchard Springs Caverns

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Blanchard Springs Caverns
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24. Hemmed-in Hollow Falls

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Hemmed-in Hollow Falls
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25. Magnolia Falls

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Magnolia Falls
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The southern U.S. state of Arkansas is bordered by the mighty Mississippi River and is a favorite holiday destination for outdoor enthusiasts who come to take advantage of the numerous parks, lakes and wilderness areas. The diverse terrain includes beautiful rivers, hot springs, mountains, and caves, crisscrossed by numerous hiking and biking trails.

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