Many states have their own version of the Grand Canyon, and Arkansas is no exception. Known as the Natural State’s own Little Grand Canyon (both officially and unofficially), this oasis isn’t as famous as massive as its famous counterpart, but it’s just as stunning. The best part of all is that, like many of Arkansas’ boldest natural wonders, visiting won’t cost you a cent! Check it out:
The Little Grand Canyon of Arkansas is in the Ouachita Mountains, just outside of White Oak Lake State Park.
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A true hidden gem, most are completely unaware of the Little Grand Canyon’s existence. (Don’t confuse it with the state’s other popular canyon, the Arkansas Grand Canyon, which is in the Ozark Mountains.)
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At just half a mile, the hike to the canyon is a short and sweet one. And since it’s a loop trail, it’s easy to navigate as well.
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The trail leads straight to the canyon. Truly a stunning site, it boasts a terrain much different from anywhere else in southern Arkansas.
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Layers of rock beckon to be explored! You can admire the unique formation from afar or clamor down the steep trails that lead to the bottom of the canyon.
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Well, what do you think? Are you ready to seek out the Little Grand Canyon of Arkansas? This is definitely one of the most underrated of Arkansas’ many natural wonders!
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So, did you know about the Little Grand Canyon of Arkansas? What about the Arkansas Grand Canyon? Have you ever visited either? If so, which one and how was it? Know of any other things to do for free in Arkansas? Tell us!
This isn’t the only impressive natural wonder in Arkansas, of course. True to its nickname, the Natural State is full of beautiful sights that are worth seeking out. Check out some more of AR’s most incredible places on these scenic road trips through Arkansas.
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Address: Little Grand Canyon, 219 Ouachita Rd 332, Chidester, AR 71726, USA
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Arkansas Natural Wonders & Related Info January 07, 2023 Jennifer Are there any natural wonders in Arkansas? There’s a reason why Arkansas is called the Natural State! From waterfalls and hot springs to caves, canyons, and beaches, Arkansas has no shortage of man-made and natural wonders:
Arkansas Grand Canyon, Jasper Arkansas Sphinx, Hagarville Blanchard Springs Cavern, Fifty-Six Buffalo National River, Ponca Bull Shoals Caverns, Bull Shoals Cedar Falls Crater of Diamonds, Murfreesboro Crowley’s Ridge Glory Hole Falls, Ozone Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs Lake Chicot Mammoth Spring, Mammoth Spring Mystic Caverns and Crystal Dome, Harrison Onyx Cave Pinnacle Mountain, Roland White Rock Mountain, Winslow
What are the best museums in Arkansas to learn about state and natural history? Arkansas is chock full of both natural and man-made history, spanning back to well before America was founded. Fortunately, the state is equally full of museums that document all of it! Whether you’re a geology buff hoping to learn more about the state’s (literal) foundations, or a history major craving some insights into Arkansas’ role in American history, here are some of the best, most highly-rated museums in Arkansas:
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville Mid-America Science Museum, Piney Museum of Discovery, Little Rock Museum of Native American History, Bentonville MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Little Rock Arkansas Air and Military Museum, Fayetteville Fort Smith Museum of History, Fort Smith Japanese American Internment Museum. McGehee Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, Stuttgart Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum, Hot Springs Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock Bradbury Art Museum, Jonesboro Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Springdale Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, North Little Rock Gangster Museum of America, Hot Springs
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Arkansas Natural Wonders & Related Info
January 07, 2023
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Are there any natural wonders in Arkansas? There’s a reason why Arkansas is called the Natural State! From waterfalls and hot springs to caves, canyons, and beaches, Arkansas has no shortage of man-made and natural wonders:
Arkansas Grand Canyon, Jasper Arkansas Sphinx, Hagarville Blanchard Springs Cavern, Fifty-Six Buffalo National River, Ponca Bull Shoals Caverns, Bull Shoals Cedar Falls Crater of Diamonds, Murfreesboro Crowley’s Ridge Glory Hole Falls, Ozone Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs Lake Chicot Mammoth Spring, Mammoth Spring Mystic Caverns and Crystal Dome, Harrison Onyx Cave Pinnacle Mountain, Roland White Rock Mountain, Winslow
What are the best museums in Arkansas to learn about state and natural history? Arkansas is chock full of both natural and man-made history, spanning back to well before America was founded. Fortunately, the state is equally full of museums that document all of it! Whether you’re a geology buff hoping to learn more about the state’s (literal) foundations, or a history major craving some insights into Arkansas’ role in American history, here are some of the best, most highly-rated museums in Arkansas:
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville Mid-America Science Museum, Piney Museum of Discovery, Little Rock Museum of Native American History, Bentonville MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Little Rock Arkansas Air and Military Museum, Fayetteville Fort Smith Museum of History, Fort Smith Japanese American Internment Museum. McGehee Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, Stuttgart Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum, Hot Springs Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock Bradbury Art Museum, Jonesboro Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Springdale Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, North Little Rock Gangster Museum of America, Hot Springs
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There’s a reason why Arkansas is called the Natural State! From waterfalls and hot springs to caves, canyons, and beaches, Arkansas has no shortage of man-made and natural wonders:
- Arkansas Grand Canyon, Jasper
- Arkansas Sphinx, Hagarville
- Blanchard Springs Cavern, Fifty-Six
- Buffalo National River, Ponca
- Bull Shoals Caverns, Bull Shoals
- Cedar Falls
- Crater of Diamonds, Murfreesboro
- Crowley’s Ridge
- Glory Hole Falls, Ozone
- Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs
- Lake Chicot
- Mammoth Spring, Mammoth Spring
- Mystic Caverns and Crystal Dome, Harrison
- Onyx Cave
- Pinnacle Mountain, Roland
- White Rock Mountain, Winslow
What are the best museums in Arkansas to learn about state and natural history?
Arkansas is chock full of both natural and man-made history, spanning back to well before America was founded. Fortunately, the state is equally full of museums that document all of it! Whether you’re a geology buff hoping to learn more about the state’s (literal) foundations, or a history major craving some insights into Arkansas’ role in American history, here are some of the best, most highly-rated museums in Arkansas:
- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville
- Mid-America Science Museum, Piney
- Museum of Discovery, Little Rock
- Museum of Native American History, Bentonville
- MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Little Rock
- Arkansas Air and Military Museum, Fayetteville
- Fort Smith Museum of History, Fort Smith
- Japanese American Internment Museum. McGehee
- Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, Stuttgart
- Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum, Hot Springs
- Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock
- Bradbury Art Museum, Jonesboro
- Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Springdale
- Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, North Little Rock
- Gangster Museum of America, Hot Springs
