There’s a reason Arkansas is dubbed “The Natural State.” Have you looked outside lately? Really folks, there is so much beauty to behold and adventures to be had right here within our state lines. For those of you resolving to travel and explore in 2015, read on.
Kat Robinson from Tie Dye Travels, recently shared “Kat’s Bucket List: 8 Must-Try Things to do in Arkansas in 2015.” Upon reading, we now have a bit of wanderlust. Take notes, fun seekers.
Here’s what made her list:
1. Float the Caddo River. While the Buffalo National River is very popular for canoe and kayak enthusiasts and the Cossatot is a big deal for white water rafters, the Caddo is a nice, medium to slow stream that courses through about 80 miles of the Ouachita region. I’d love to take a summer day and make the trip from Caddo Gap down to maybe Glenwood. Bonus points if I can manage it in an inner tube with a beverage of choice.
2. Stay in really neat places. I really want to spend the night in a Hobbit Cave, wake up with my own waterfalland hang out one lazy afternoon in a barn. Frankly, I’m also very curious how a night would be living in a really big cave. I want to share these experiences with folks who need to get out and experience the world beyond average hotels.
3. Visit every Arkansas show cave. There are nine show caves in Arkansas —Blanchard Springs, Bull Shoals, Cosmic, theHurricane River Cave,Mystic Cavern and Crystal Dome, Old Spanish Treasure, Onyx and War Eagle — and I think it’s about time I visit them all. A year should be plenty of time to schedule tours of each and every one. This will probably be something I do when it’s really hot — since caves and caverns keep their cool temperatures year-round.
4. Dine on a trolley. You think food trucks are mobile — you haven’t seenCafe Roulant. It’s a trolley that tours Eureka Springs while offering a lunch or dinner from one of several area restaurants. I’m anxious to give this new idea a shot.
Check out the rest of Kat’s suggestions on her blog, Tie Dye Travels with Kat Robinson. With spring just around the corner, we plan to revisit this list soon.