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Chuck's Map
See where Chuck has traveled in Arkansas.
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Blue Hole Special Interest Area
Special interest areas within our national forests are just that – special. I explore the Blue Hole Special Interest Area north of Jerusalem in the Ozark National Forest and show you why this area has received that “special” designation.
Rex Hancock/Black Swamp Wildlife Management Area
It’s off on an excursion through the Rex Hancock/Black Swamp Wildlife Management Area south of Augusta.
Hideout Hollow of the Buffalo National River
A hike to the storybook setting of Hideout Hollow in the upper portion of the Buffalo National River near Compton.
Kayak Touring on Lake Ouachita
The flipside of whitewater kayaking is kayak touring. We joined a group of kayakers that went on a kayak campout on Lake Ouachita near Hot Springs.
Trumpeter Swans on Magness Lake
On a small lake near Heber Springs there’s an interesting phenomenon that takes place every year. More than a hundred Trumpeter Swans migrate to Magness Lake from their habitat in the northern most sections of the country.
Hurricane River Cave
The tour section of Hurricane River Cave near Harrison is also explored –(previously on EA the “wild cave” section was featured).
Eagles at Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge
The bald and golden eagles at Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge south of Russellville close out this show.
Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area
Unique sandstone columns, resembling huge pedestals are explored at the Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area near Pelsor.
Richland Falls-Twin Falls at the Richland Creek Wilderness Area
Richland Falls and Twin Falls at the Richland Creek Wilderness Area in the Ozark National Forest.
Glory Hole Waterfall in the Ozarks
With a name like “Glory Hole”, you know it’s got to be awesome ! It’s one of many secluded and spectacular waterfalls in the Ozarks.
Wolf Pen Gap ATV Complex
The Wolf Pen Gap ATV Complex in the Ouachita National Forest south of Mena is one of the more popular of its kind, attracting 10,000 users annually from a four-state area.
Lake Ouachita Vista Trail
The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail near Mount Ida, when completed will contain some 40 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails along the shores of Lake Ouachita.
Devil's Den State Park
The cave and crevice area are explored at Devil’s Den State Park – the largest such area in the country.
Underwater Arkansas
Explore the depths of Lake Ouachita through a program offered by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Mount Magazine State Park
Trek to the highest point in the state atop Mount Magazine in west Arkansas.
Stone Creek Ranch
Riding, roping and “punching doggies” at a dude ranch near Mountain Home.
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Lions and tigers and bears! A popular animal sanctuary in the Natural State
Elephant Sanctuary
Elephants! A popular animal sanctuary in the Natural State.
Winding Stairs Trail
The “Winding Stairs” area along the Little Missouri River Trail is the most popular trail in the Ouachitas – and we’ll show you why.
Lake Maumelle Regatta
U.S. Championship of Champions Regatta on Lake Maumelle.
Collier Homestead
The Homestead Act of 1862 gave many families a chance to acquire land and begin a new life in the Ozarks. The Collier family from Kentucky settled near the Buffalo National River, as many did. The restored homestead gives those of us in the 21st century a look at the way life once was in this part of the country.
Indian Rockhouse
Exploring a Native American bluff shelter at Buffalo Point
Bayou Deview Big Woods Tour
Canoeing down Bayou DeView near Brinkley provides a wonderful adventure viewing cypress trees estimated to be 450 to 1200 years old.
Womble Trail near Mt. Ida
The Womble Trail near Mt. Ida in the Ouachita National Forest offers some of the best mountain biking opportunities in the entire mid-South.
Lake Chicot
Lake Chicot in the southeast corner of the state is the perfect place to experience the Mississippi Delta region – especially with a sunset swamp tour.
Lost Valley
One of the gems of the Ozarks is in the Buffalo National River Region – Lost Valley – offering unique features found nowhere else.
Jacksonport State Park
The old riverport town of Jacksonport is explored near Newport, along with the last paddlewheeler to travel the White River – Mary Woods No.2.
Rock House Cave at Petit Jean
The other popular trails at Petit Jean Mountain State Park are the ones that lead to a Native American rock shelter.
Bear Cave Sandstone Crevice at Petit Jean
The other popular trails at Petit Jean Mountain State Park are the ones that lead to the Bear Cave sandstone/crevice area.
Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Arkansas was instrumental in the recovery of the bald eagle from its endangered status. We take you on an airboat and driving tour of this tucked away refuge along the Mississippi Delta.
Lake Dardanelle Eagles
Braving winter’s cold temps in a kayak one is rewarded by magnificent sights of Bald Eagles on Lake Dardanelle near Russellville.
Mammoth Spring
Mammoth Spring near the Missouri state line is not only the largest spring in the state, but the tenth largest in the world!
Wild Wilderness Safari
In Gentry, a drive-through safari is Arkansas’ answer to a similar-type adventure that one would take in the wilds of Africa. Two-hundred species of animals can be experienced – some literally on the roof of your vehicle !!
Pea Ridge National Military Park
The Battle of Pea Ridge is viewed as the most decisive Civil War battle west of the Mississippi River. It’s also the most well preserved Civil War battlefield in the U.S.
Fort Smith National Historic Site
Fort Smith National Historic Site is a special place where you can walk where Mexican War and Civil War soldiers drilled, pause along the Trail of Tears and witness where justice was served.
Lakeport Plantation
The Lakeport Plantation is the only remaining antebellum home along the Mississippi River in Arkansas.
Beaver Lake Eagles
Beaver Lake near Rogers boasts of having the most bald eagles of any lake in the state.
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
A hidden gem in the southern part of the state near Smackover, is the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources which portrays the 1920’s oil boom in that area.
Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park
You wouldn't normally expect to find wildlife viewing opportunities at an archeological park, but that’s not the case at Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park near Scott.
Lincoln Lake
Lincoln Lake is a wonderful hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and kayaking gem tucked away in the northwest portion of the Natural State.
Triple Falls
Triple Falls is a spectacular waterfall area in the upper portion of the Buffalo National River. These fifty-foot falls rival any of those seen in Hawaii.
Arkansas' Largest Tree
The state’s largest tree happens to be in the White River National Wildlife Refuge at St. Charles.
Richland Creek Wilderness Falls
Richland Creek Wilderness in the Ozark National Forest near Ben Hur, contains many picturesque waterfalls and we’ll take you to a couple of our favorites.
Arkansas Post National Memorial
Arkansas Post National Memorial near Gillette was not only the site of the first European settlement in the lower Mississippi Valley, but also a Civil War battleground and Arkansas’only Revolutionary War battle site.
Wattensaw Bayou Float
A float trip down Wattensaw Bayou near Hazen closes out the episode.
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
One of the best places to go rock climbing east of the Rockies happens to be at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch near Jasper and its where well take you to conquer the rock!
Falcon Bottoms Natural Area
Visiting one of the many Natural Areas under the protection of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission is a great way to explore a wilder version of the Natural State. Falcon Bottoms Natural Area near Magnolia with Bayou Dorcheat, offers a unique adventure in the states original wild landscape.
Bayou Bluff Recreation Area
Bayou Bluff in the Ozark National Forest near Hector is one of those tucked away gems with picturesque bluffs, a cool mountain stream and breathtaking scenery.
Coleman Quartz Mine
Its one of the oldest and largest quartz crystal mines in Arkansas the Coleman Quartz Mine north of Hot Springs and its where you and I can dig for our own treasure.
White Oak Lake State Park
White Oak Lake State Park near Prescott offers abundant wildlife and hiking within the boundaries of the states only state forest.
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area
The Blanchard Springs Recreation Area north of Mountain View offers a wide array of outdoor adventure hiking, mountain biking, trout fishing, camping, swimming, a bluff shelter and a historic mill site.
Parker-Hickman Farmstead
The oldest structure along the Buffalo National River Park system is the Parker-Hickman log home, built in 1840. The site is actually an entire farmstead thats been preserved.
Shady Lake Recreation Area
Shady Lake Recreation Area in the Ouachita National Forest near Mena provides a remote picturesque mountain lake setting with plenty of fishing, camping and hiking opportunities.
Hang Gliding
At the tallest peak in the state Mt. Magazine -- men and women with wings soar like eagles with the extreme sport of hang gliding.
Global Village Experience
In living the lives of others, global hunger and poverty become a harsh reality at the Global Villages experience at Heifer International near Perryville.
Calico Rock Trout Fishing
World-class trout fishing can be enjoyed on the White River near Calico Rock.
Hawksbill Crag
One of the most photographed spots in the Natural State is a unique rock outcropping called Hawksbill Crag in the upper portion of the Buffalo National River Wilderness.
Lake Enterprise
Lake Enterprise by the town of Wilmot in south Arkansas is a not-too-well known gem of the Natural State filled with picturesque cypress trees.
Mountain Biking Devil's Den
Devils Den State Park in northwest Arkansas is well known for its crevice and cave area but, a little known fact is that this was alsop the location for one of the states first mountain biking trails.
Sugarloaf MountainTrail
Sugarloaf Mountain Island in the middle of Greers Ferry Lake is a popular destination with hiking enthusiasts to enjoy the Sugarloaf Mountain National Nature Trail.
Devil's Knob-Devil's Backbone Natural Area
Devils Knob- Devils Backbone Natural Area near Melbourne offers a chance to explore an unusual sandstone glade and unique plant species.
Forked Mountain
Forked Mountain east of Hollis in the Ouachita National Forest is one of the more unique mountains in the Natural State with twin peaks.
Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge
Situated along the Mississippi Flyway, a onetime elite hunting club, now the Wapanocca NWR is an important sanctuary for migratory waterfowl.
North Sylamore Creek Hiking Trail
Hiking along the North Sylamore Creek Hiking Trail near Mountain View takes you through three fantastic camping areas along its fifteen mile route.