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Arkansas, by Kelley Thompson

Arkansas has adopted the Natural Statecapable of hanging more than six men at
slogan because of its rolling mountains,a time.
scenic lakes and rushing rivers, but itThe Boston Mountain Scenic Loop near
also has a number of historic sites.Fayetteville is a terrific introduction
Many of its most popular attractions areto the fantastic vistas of the Ozark
in the northwest quadrant, so thisMountains. Take a scenic ride on the
article starts in Little Rock andArkansas and Missouri Railroad over
travels clockwise through this portionthree high trestles and through the
of the state, outlining a 5-8 dayhighest pass between the Rockies and
itinerary, which can easily be combinedAppalachians aboard vintage passenger
with a trip to nearby Branson.cars.
Little RockFayetteville/Rogers/Lowell
Even though the Clintons now live in NewIn Fayetteville tours and attractions
York City, they have brought activityare available for every season. Withrow
and attention to the area. The ClintonSprings State Park along War Eagle Creek
Presidential Library and Park, recentlyoffers a plethora of outdoor activities
opened to the public, sits at the lip offor the active bunch, and natural hot
the Arkansas River.water springs for those wanting a
Central High School is a reminder of ourrelaxing dip.
divided past. Nine African-AmericanTravel north to the Rogers-Lowell area.
students were escorted by militaryWar Eagle Cavern, Beaver Lake, and the
forces in 1957 into the school, finallyOzarks themselves are three spectacular
testing the Supreme Court decisionreasons that Arkansas is known as the
requiring classroom integration.Natural State. The cavern features a rim
The Old State House Museum houses astone dam, underground stream,
museum of state history and is known asstalactites and stalagmites, as well as
the site of President Clintons electiona gift shop. Beaver Lakes 28,000 acres
night celebrations in 1992 and 1996. Theoffer every water activity imaginable,
Old Mill, across the Arkansas River inincluding scuba diving.
North Little Rock, is famous for beingEureka Springs
the site of the opening scene in GoneThis village nestled in the Ozarks
With the Wind.became popular in the late 1800s because
Fort Smiththe healing powers of its natural
Judge Isaac C. Parker made the Fortsprings led to the development of spa
Smith National Historic Site in hisresorts. Today the area is packed with
21-year stint as the Hanging Judge. Twoantique and craft shops and boutiques,
recreated walk-in jail sites and theset in Victorian architecture along
remains of two military posts offernarrow, winding streets. The Great
glimpses into the areas dangerousPassion Play here is the nations most
frontier foundations. The gallows,attended outdoor drama.
recreated for modern visitation, was



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