Unlike most American mountain ranges, the Ouachita Mountains run east-west rather than north-south. They form the heart of the Ouachita National Forest, which covers more than 1.6 million acres in west-central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. Developed facilities are available at Lake Sylvia, south of Perryville off Highway 9; Little Pines Recreation Area, 12 miles west of Waldron on Hwy 248; Shady Lakes, 25 miles southeast of Mena; and others. There are six wilderness areas in the forest as well. Admission to the forest is free. Ask the forest supervisor's office about fees for camping.
Location:
PO Box 1270, 100 Reserve Street, Hot Springs Arkansas 71901
Telephone
501-321-5202
Other Science nearby:
(Little Rock) Aerospace Education Center
(Hot Springs) Ouachita National Forest
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01/10 Coming to The Hot Springs area
Arkansas Scottish Festival Batesville AR April13-14 Located on the campus of Bates College, the festival kicks off with a celtic concert on Friday night and include bagpipe contests and highland dancing competitions.
Arkansas Literary Festival Little Rock AR April18-21 The tenth anniversary gathering with events on both sides of the river. Featuring well known authors Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana.
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
Riverfest Little Rock AR May24-26 Riverfest is a celebration of visual and performing arts that is held annually over Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock.
Johnson County Peach Festival Clarksville AR July25-28 Johnson County Peach Festival is the oldest festival in the State. Concessionaires bring their wares from good ol' home cookin' to handmade arts and crafts. Enjoy live entertainment and don't miss the Peach Cobbler Bake-Off and Jam/Jelly Contest.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
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