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Travel Beyond the River in ArkansasFt. Smith National Historic Site in Arkansas

In the Natural State, visitors are drawn to its abundant opportunities for outdoor adventures and to its natural beauty, as seen in the state's waterfalls, tour caverns and wild caving experiences, forested mountain trails and scenic drives. Some come to dig for keeper diamonds and quartz crystals. But that's not all, there's much more to see and do in Arkansas.

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Drawn to its abundant opportunities for outdoor adventures and to its natural beauty, as seen in the state's waterfalls, tour caverns and wild caving experiences, forested mountain trails and scenic drives. Some come to dig for keeper diamonds and quartz crystals.

Golf
For those interested in a round of golf, the Natural State's offerings include world-class, scenic courses.

State Parks
Arkansas varied geography and natural beauty make it a great destination for parks.  Start planning your trip to Arkansas by choosing a trail of State Parks Along or Beyond the Mississippi River!

Scenic Drives
There is a world of beauty in store for you in Arkansas...you just have to know how to get there.  Find some of Arkansas' most beautiful and unique attractions and scenery by traveling on some of the state's scenic byways and continue exploring Along and Beyond the Mississippi River!

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See more Beyond the River Travel Information in these Mississippi River states:
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana


Ten States - Arkansas
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Mississippi River Fun Facts
Great River RoadThe Great River Road was established in 1938 as the national parkway of the Mississippi River. Follow the green Pilot's Wheel road signs that mark its route nearly 3,000 miles through 10 states.
At 24 miles long, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in New Orleans, Louisiana is the world longest over water highway bridge.
Favorite Places Along the River
One of our family's favorite Minnesota summer pasttimes is to spend the day on a sandbar or just cruising on the Mississippi. We've been doing it since our kids were growing up and now enjoy these same experiences with our grandkids.
Dianne F. - Rochester, MN
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Favorite Places Beyond the River
In downtown Louisville, KY, the Muhammad Ali Center features an orientation theater, media stations and interactive exhibits. Follow Ali through his life and career by taking a take a boxing lesson in a ring with the assistance of his daughter via video or exchange cultural ideas on-line to help encourage a better understanding of world diversity.
Marge B. - Frankfort, KY
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