Located 16 miles north of Hardy, Mammoth Spring flows at an average hourly rate of 9.79 million gallons and is Arkansas’ largest. The actual spring cannot be seen because it emerges more than 80 feet below the water level of the spring pool.ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & TOURISM


grounds, there are remnants of a mill and hydroelectric plant. Park facilities include an informa-


tion center; picnic tables; and a trail that meanders around the lake and nearby attractions. Throughout the property are plaques that explain some of the parks features and history (take time to read them). While not at the park, there are great floating opportuni- ties nearby. For more information: 870- 625-7364 or www.ArkansasState- Parks.com/mammothspring. The Buffalo National River was des-


ignated the nation’s first national river in 1972 and has attracted millions of visitors ever since. That designation has protected the river from commer- cial or residential development, so the stunning beauty of the river has re- mained intact. It’s that beauty that makes this river


If you haven’t been, the historic Central High School in Little Rock is worth a visit.ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & TOURISM


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a mecca for floaters, fishermen, climb- ers, and horseback riders. The river flows roughly 135 miles and includes nearly 95,000 acres of public land along its corridor, and more than 75 miles of


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