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It was bound to happen soon – the reviews of “Broke Back Mountain” are making waves not only in the film industry but across the nation in some of the more rugged and rustic by-ways. The populace wants to experience a return to nature and a love for the land; some are hoping they can just experience “love.”
RV parks like White Oak Lake State Park, or the Crater of Diamonds can be found along Highway 301 heading south. Dude Ranches such as Scott Valley extend over the northern area and offer amenities of every category. Here you’ll get the opportunity to ride and care for your horse, help round up cattle, take horsemanship lessons, assist with rustic chores or never lift a finger and receive world class treatment along with a personal masseuse for those relaxing massages.
 Whatever the season, you’ll want to discover Arkansas for camping, RVing, and your own “nature loving” experiences. Arkansas is considered the nature state; home to 600,000 acres of lakes, over 9,000 miles of streams and 2.4 million acres of national forests, not to mention some of the most vivid mountain ranges. Arkansas is a state of variety. From the eastern edge featuring Crowley’s Ridge as part of the National Scenic Byway, this area of Arkansas covers ver 175 miles of forest covered hills, state parks for camping and RVing, museum, historical sites, fly fishing, as well as cultural interests.
In the southwestern area, the Ouchitas Mountain Range runs east to west. Here you’ll discover the famous “Crater Diamonds State Park,” a place where you can go and dig, sift, or just pan for diamonds. This is one place I’m making a point to visit! If you’re not a rock hound, then maybe you’ll enjoy golfing, fishing, or boating.
You might find love in a Civil War setting. These can be found in the Timberland region. Old Washington State Park holds Civil War historical sites such as the 19th century confederate capitol – as well as other historical homes of significance.
(photos courtesy of Arkansas CVB and Scott Valley Ranch)
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