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