Bull Shoals Lake is located in the Ozark Mountain range in north central Arkansas. Bull Shoals is a clear 45,000-acre lake with a forested shoreline. Its tailwater the White River is Arkansas' largest river. In springtime, the lake and river are framed by flowering dogwood and redbud trees, in fall, turning leaves provide a colorful display. The lake is a popular spot for water sports and houseboating. Bull Shoals and the White River are both record-holding fishing venues.

Eureka Springs, population 2,000, is an Ozark Mountains resort town with a European feel. The city became a premiere relaxation resort in the late 19th century when people visited the area seeking restorative water from the "Great Healing Spring." Most of the original Victorian architecture from this time is preserved and the entire downtown commercial district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A large musical, artistic and writing community adds an eclectic feel to the city.

Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base make up one of the world's largest military installations. There are plenty of places to visit including the 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, the JFK Hall of Heroes. Next explore the Cape Fear Botanical Garden or drop by the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex, the state's oldest history museum.

Greers Ferry Lake is a clear 31,500-acre, record-setting fishing paradise and water sports destination in the Ozark Mountain foothills. Resorts, parks, campgrounds, hiking and horseback riding trails, and golf courses offer views of the lake and mountains. The view from atop Sugar Loaf Mountain, an island peak in the middle of the lake, is worth the hike. Fall is a beautiful time to visit.

The Ozark Plateau, commonly known as the Ozark Mountains, is an area of rolling hills accentuated by rugged slopes and divided by deep valleys, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. This forested region stretches from northern Arkansas into central Missouri and eastern Kansas and Oklahoma. The highest peaks of the region, the Boston Mountains are located in the northwestern part of Arkansas. The Ozarks are beautiful year round and offer unlimited outdoor adventure activities and scenic views. Residents of the Ozarks are known for their hospitality, traditional crafts and music.