Explore life on the edge of frontier and Indian Territory through the stories of soldiers, the Trail of Tears, scandals, outlaws, and lawmen who pursued them. From the establishment of the first Fort Smith on December 25, 1817, to the final days of Judge Isaac C. Parker's jurisdiction over Indian ........more >

At Fort Smith National Historic Site you can walk where soldiers drilled, pause along the Trail of Tears, and stand where justice was served. The park includes the remains of two frontier forts and the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Judge Isaac C. Parker, known as the hanging judge, ........more >

Go to Galla Creek Wildlife Lake if you want to go to a nice lake. Get dripping wet paddling on Cedar Creek, and Bells Chapel Bait Shop and RV is a delightful campground here. Galla Creek State Wildlife Lake Dam is delightful and it's near Galla Creek Wildlife Lake, and a pleasant nearby hotel is Quality ........more >

Holla Bend NWR, established in 1957, is located 8 miles down river from Dardanelle, Arkansas. The refuge is situated on a bend of the Arkansas River which was cut off when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers straightened the river in 1954 for flood control. Refuge lands include over 7,000 acres of agricultural ........more >

Surrounded by the natural beauty for which the Arkansas River Valley is known, Lake Dardanelle is a sprawling 34,300-acre reservoir on the Arkansas River. These two water resources combined here have put this area into the national spotlight as a major bass fishing tournament site. Lake Dardanelle State ........more >

Nestled in a scenic valley of the Boston Mountain Range of the Ozark Mountains, this state park offers outdoor adventures including camping, fishing, kayaking, swimming, mountain biking, hiking, and nature study. For backpackers, the park serves as the western terminus of the 165-mile Ozark Highlands ........more >

At 2,753-feet, Mount Magazine is Arkansas's highest mountain, rising dramatically above the broad valleys of the Petit Jean River to the south and the Arkansas River to its north. Graced with timeless natural beauty, this plateaua remnant of an ancient sea floorruns east to west stretching six miles ........more >

Welcome to the official website of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. The Ozark-St. Francis National Forests are really two separate Forests with many differences. They are distinct in their own topographical, geological, biological, cultural and social differences, yet each makes up a part ........more >

The Ozark-St. Francis National Forests are a dual-named forest complex located, covering approximately 1.2 million acres of diverse landscapes and ecosystems. Established on December 18, 1907, the forests offer an array of recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing. A ........more >