Contact Information: CONTACT: Arkansas Parks & Tourism Person: Dena Woerner Phone: 501-682-7606 Email:
Winter Fun Arkansas Style
The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Announces "Hot Deals" for Winter Fun
| Source: Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
LITTLE ROCK, AR--(Marketwire - January 30, 2009) - Arkansas
Parks and Tourism invites you to warm up your winter with a visit to
the beautiful Natural State. Excellent Arkansas deals for the winter
months feature exceptional Arkansas weather, great city sightseeing,
year-round outdoor fun, and a wealth of cool places to stay warm this
winter.
Winter Hiking Trails in
Arkansas
With its mild climate and diverse landscape, Arkansas is an ideal place for
walking, running, hiking and cycling in the winter months. Gorgeous trails
traverse the state's mountainous regions and run alongside sparkling lakes
and rivers. There are trails that meander through eastern Arkansas's Big
Woods or wind through isolated regions of the Ozark Mountains. The
International Mountain Bicycling Association has designated the Syllamo
Mountain Bike Trail and Womble Trail as two of 43 Epic Rides in the world.
Little Rock/North Little Rock is home to the Big Dam Bridge, the world's
longest pedestrian and bicycling bridge. The Junction Bridge also spans the
Arkansas River and connects trails extending from downtown Little Rock to
downtown North Little Rock. To locate trails, visit
www.arkansas.com/outdoors/hiking.
Fun Affordable Family Vacations
Year-Round
Arkansas's mild winters invite you to enjoy hiking, horseback riding, golf,
wildlife watching and world-class trout fishing in Arkansas's great
outdoors. Plan your Arkansas winter getaway soon and discover the wonders
of the winter season in the Natural State. Arkansas is the place for
fun affordable family vacations year-round.
Perhaps there's no better way to experience the natural beauty of The
Natural State than by staying in a cozy cabin tucked away in the woods or one next to a
picturesque stream. In Arkansas you'll find dozens of businesses that offer
cabin rentals -- including one that offers just the right amenities and
price range to suit your needs. In many cases, you'll find Arkansas cabins
located near areas popular among outdoor enthusiasts, such as floating or
fishing streams, lakes, national forests or state parks, atop mountains or
just beyond the bustle of a city in Arkansas that offers plenty of fun things to do.
The Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism promotes affordable family
vacations, romantic getaways and business meetings in Arkansas. They are
located at 1 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201; 501-682-7606; E-mail:
info@arkansas.com
