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The Ozarks and Ouachita are the friendly mountains of Arkansas. These gentle peaks are home to many rivers and lakes, which explains the spectacular scenery... with swimming, fishing, boating and other cool summer recreation to enjoy all season long ....

Arkansas - The Natural State - The web site is as easy as the title. Clear and well managed menus lead you to wonderful fishing spots, tell you a little about recreation use and public access points where rivers flow through private land. There's a lot here, so wander around. When you're ready...follow the links for more.

Ozark Mountain Lakes & Rivers - Another site with good design, content and links. The details on the lakes and rivers are just what you need to know. Both the descriptions and pictures are excellent. There are sections of links to round out the information - one place is reputed to be mosquito free.

Arkansas River Valley Tri Peaks Region - Much more than beaches at this site. The coverage of the lakes and rivers in the area is spectacular. Parks are discussed in detail and area events to round out your vacation are listed in the calendar.

Arkansas State Parks - The state parks are listed with a map or linked listing to take you to the more detailed information. There are article and impressive pictures for each park. Check the media center for more pictures and stories... and the teachers center for special online activities for kids..

Tour Arkansas.com - A little busier than the others listed here, but a very nice site. Allows you to take a look at each regions offerings. There is a brief description and a link to the main site for each area - with pictures, quick descriptions and plenty of good information.

also see related feature story -> Snorkeling at DeGray Lake

also see -> Arkansas Travelers Guide

Arkansas Summer Shore & Beach Calendar: