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Article #297: Arkansas, by Kelley Thompson

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Arkansas has adopted the Natural State gallows, recreated for modern visitation,
slogan because of its rolling mountains, was capable of hanging more than six men
scenic lakes and rushing rivers, but it at a time.
also has a number of historic sites. Many The Boston Mountain Scenic Loop near
of its most popular attractions are in Fayetteville is a terrific introduction
the northwest quadrant, so this article to the fantastic vistas of the Ozark
starts in Little Rock and travels Mountains. Take a scenic ride on the
clockwise through this portion of the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad over three
state, outlining a 5-8 day itinerary, high trestles and through the highest
which can easily be combined with a trip pass between the Rockies and Appalachians
to nearby Branson. aboard vintage passenger cars.
Little Rock Fayetteville/Rogers/Lowell
Even though the Clintons now live in New In Fayetteville tours and attractions are
York City, they have brought activity and available for every season. Withrow
attention to the area. The Clinton Springs State Park along War Eagle Creek
Presidential Library and Park, recently offers a plethora of outdoor activities
opened to the public, sits at the lip of for the active bunch, and natural hot
the Arkansas River. water springs for those wanting a
Central High School is a reminder of our relaxing dip.
divided past. Nine African-American Travel north to the Rogers-Lowell area.
students were escorted by military forces War Eagle Cavern, Beaver Lake, and the
in 1957 into the school, finally testing Ozarks themselves are three spectacular
the Supreme Court decision requiring reasons that Arkansas is known as the
classroom integration. Natural State. The cavern features a rim
The Old State House Museum houses a stone dam, underground stream,
museum of state history and is known as stalactites and stalagmites, as well as a
the site of President Clintons election gift shop. Beaver Lakes 28,000 acres
night celebrations in 1992 and 1996. The offer every water activity imaginable,
Old Mill, across the Arkansas River in including scuba diving.
North Little Rock, is famous for being Eureka Springs
the site of the opening scene in Gone This village nestled in the Ozarks became
With the Wind. popular in the late 1800s because the
Fort Smith healing powers of its natural springs led
Judge Isaac C. Parker made the Fort Smith to the development of spa resorts. Today
National Historic Site in his 21-year the area is packed with antique and craft
stint as the Hanging Judge. Two recreated shops and boutiques, set in Victorian
walk-in jail sites and the remains of two architecture along narrow, winding
military posts offer glimpses into the streets. The Great Passion Play here is
areas dangerous frontier foundations. The the nations most attended outdoor drama.






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