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With hundreds of miles of wild rivers and streams, waterfalls, numerous caves, and gorgeous mountain valleys, Arkansas more than earns its nickname as "The Natural State".

Here you'll find the famed beauty of the Ozark Mountains, delightful hot springs towns, and scenic lakes and rivers. The secret is that Arkansas is amazingly affordable compared with other vacation destinations. With wonderful amenities and a wealth of Arkansas vacation rentals by owner, enjoying the Natural State is easier than ever.

We'll start at the famed Ozarks, a scenic mountain beauty that's been Arkansas' top draw for generations. The Ozarks are the ideal place to just kick back, take it easy, and enjoy Mother Nature. With miles and miles of rivers, lakes, and serene, wooded forests, the Ozarks seduce and soothe the soul. The Ozarks are famed as an angler's paradise and as a top draw for visitors who come to check out the amazing fall foliage.

The Ozark National Forest is home to a number of great state parks and has hundreds of miles of wooded hiking trails, ranging from easy to more rugged trails. One of the highlights of the Ozarks region is Bull Shoals Lake and Bull Shoals State Park. Bull Shoals dam forms 45,440-acre Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas’s largest lake, popular as a haven for fishermen. The White River, which is connected to the lake at the dam, is known as one of America’s premier trout streams, famous for record rainbow and brown trout.

For the hiker, Bull Shoals has two great trails that provide sweeping views of the lake and offer amazing views of the changing colors in the fall. The Big Bluff Trail is a favorite of park visitors because of its views of the White River from atop a bluff and it's popular as a viewing point for the fall colors. Several lake parks, including Bull Shoals, offer interpreter-led lake tours by boat that explain the lakes unique topographic features. The Bull Shoals area also is known for its closeness to a number of caves, such as Onyx Cave, Blanchard Springs Cave, and the Cosmic Cavern. Most of the caves in this area are open for you to explore. The Bull Shoals area is popular, not only for its natural beauty, but for its proximity to the popular attractions of Branson, Missouri to the north. And with a variety of Arkansas vacation rentals by owner, in all price ranges, getting there is a snap.

South of Harrison and Bull Shoals Lake, is a gem of a natural area, Petit Jean State Park. Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas's first and flagship state park, is special for its windswept views, its deep green forests laced with streams and wildflowers, and one spectacular waterfall - Cedar Falls. Known for its sheer bluffs and beautiful fall colors, Petit Jean also has such distinctive features as Bear Cave, the Grotto, and Natural Bridge. Petit Jean is a wonderful place to relax, have a picnic, and enjoy the simple pleasures of Mother Nature. And with a number of Arkansas vacation rentals by owner in the area, getting to this charming natural area is easy.

Definitely worth checking out is Eureka Springs, a charming and historic Victorian town high up in the Ozarks. The town, besides its soothing hot springs, has an abundance of old world charm, beauty, and a wealth of leisure activities. Also, with an abundance of Arkansas vacation rentals by owner units from which to choose, enjoying this Ozarks gem is simple.

Arkansas, the Natural State, is long on natural beauty and a great place to decompress and take it easy. From the wild beauty of the Ozarks to charming hot springs towns, Arkansas is a natural wonder. Add to this its affordability and the wealth of Arkansas vacation rentals by owner units, and you have the makings of a classic vacation destination.