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Explore Fall in Arkansas
The Natural State lights up with color in the fall. And from breathtaking byways to vibrant hikes to cozy fall festivals, there are so many ways to take it all in.
Arkansas isn’t just pretty in the fall — it’s an autumnal experience you won’t find anywhere else. (But don’t get us wrong, it is really pretty in the fall.) As the temperatures start to cool down from summer highs, load up the car and get going. It won’t take long to find something incredible.
Scenic views are Arkansas’ specialty, and they become a completely new experience in the fall. Byways like the Pig Trail, Talimena Scenic Drive, the Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway and more deliver on colorful views, whether you’re on your way to an adventure or just enjoying the ride. There are plenty of overlooks to enjoy fall foliage along the way. Whitaker Point, Petit Jean Mountain and Sam’s Throne are just a few of the best spots for a view you won’t forget.
Fall is also prime adventure season in The Natural State. Cooler weather makes it ideal for hiking, biking and rock climbing, especially in the Ozarks and Ouachitas. Trails across the state are at their most photogenic, iconic overlooks feel even more dramatic and long days outside turn into cozy evenings around the fire.
Whether you’re setting up camp in a state park, booking a cabin with a view or chasing your first summit, it’s the perfect time to get outside.
Not into adrenaline every day of your trip? There’s still plenty to explore. Fall weekends bring out some of the state’s best small-town festivals and celebrations, local makers’ markets, pumpkin patches, scenic train rides and more. If you time your visit just right, you might even see the elk roaming Boxley Valley — one of Arkansas’ most unique autumn wildlife spectacles.
However you like to travel – slow and scenic, or active and adventurous – fall in Arkansas has something for you.
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Fall is when The Natural State more than lives up to its name. The season stretches wide across forests, mountains, rivers and ridgelines, turning familiar places into something unforgettable as Arkansas’ trees erupt in color.
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