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Find Your Peace in Arkansas’ Great Outdoors
Take it easy in Arkansas with laid-back outdoor fun, from calm lakes and shaded trails to family-friendly spots where you can slow down and soak it all in.
Arkansas isn’t only about adrenaline-pumping adventure. It’s also a haven for anyone who craves slower days, peaceful scenery and easy ways to connect with nature. If you’re looking for the best places to relax in Arkansas, look no further. Feel the sun on your shoulders as you boat across Beaver Lake or cast a line into the quiet backwaters of Lake Chicot. Hike beneath towering pines at Mount Nebo State Park or follow winding trails to Cedar Falls at Petit Jean State Park, where the roar of the waterfall fills the canyon. Spend a day floating the Buffalo National River or wandering the trails of Ozark National Forest, and you’ll discover moments made for slowing down and savoring. Don’t forget to catch the best sunrises and sunsets in the entire state at Pinnacle Mountain, Stout’s Point at Petit Jean, White Rock Mountain and Emerald Park.
From birdwatching in the wetlands of Millwood Lake to horseback rides at Village Creek State Park in the Delta, there are endless ways to relax and enjoy the outdoors at your own pace. Families can sleep under starry skies while camping at Lake Ouachita, golfers can tee off with mountain views at Mountain Ranch Golf Club and quiet trails in parks like Woolly Hollow invite you to stretch your legs. However you choose to spend your time, Arkansas offers the perfect backdrop to pause, recharge and soak in the beauty of the Natural State.
