Arkansas at a Glance
Arkansas is known as the Natural State—appropriate considering its 51 state
parks and an abundance of outdoor activities. The landscape varies from lowlands
to highlands and contains two mountain ranges: the Ozarks and the Quachitas.
Little Rock, the
Arkansas state capital, offers good shopping and enlightening sights such as
the emotionally stirring Central
High Museum and Visitors Center that chronicles a landmark occurrence in
the desegregation of the Nation's public schools. West Arkansas holds many prime
events, including the Great
Passion Play near the charming village of Eureka
Springs. The many music festivals in the area are also enticing. For a change
of pace, take a dip in one of the natural spring water baths at Hot
Springs. East
Arkansas continues to offer natural experiences, with some great fishing
spots near Pine
Bluff such as the Bayou
Metro, the largest state-owned wildlife management area in the country.
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