The queen of Arkansas' picturesque backcountry tours may be the stunning Talimena Scenic Drive across the Ouachita Mountains. The route climbs, dips and twists its way across the mountains for 54 ...

The Ozark National Forest gets a lot of love (and rightfully so!), but in my opinion, the Ouachita National Forest is even ...

It can be a guessing game with nature to predict peak times for the vivid displays of autumn leaves as their annual reds, oranges and yellows spread from north to south in Arkansas. This season's ...

October's arrival means crisp Autumn days and trees showing off vibrant red and gold leaves. Scenic drives are the perfect opportunity to enjoy fall foliage and there are some not far from Texarkana.

Long before the Ouachita River Valley and its man-made lakes became one of Arkansas' most popular recreational destinations, Native Americans called it home. The name Ouachita was derived from the ...