A couple of iconic places can come to mind when picturing Arkansas’ natural beauty. Maybe it’s Hawksbill Crag or the Buffalo National River. Or perhaps you picture something closer to home like a back road weaving between farmland. Regardless of where home is, sometimes it’s easy to forget that Arkansas has such a diverse mixture of natural beauty. Let’s head to the northeast corner of the state where the upper delta makes you feel like you’ve been transported to another world.
The Upper Delta region of Arkansas is quite a unique area.
Facebook/Arkansas Nature Lovers/ Debbie Allen Smith From Crowley’s Ridge to the Grand Prairie, this region is one-of-a-kind.
Although the whole region is worth visiting, today we’re focused on the Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Wikipedia The refuge is just east of Manila. For directions, use this map.
As one of the oldest refuges in the nation, visiting the area completely transports you to a different time.
Flickr/Genevieve Shank The refuge was founded back in 1915 by Executive Order of President Woodrow Wilson. Besides the fact it wouldn’t be at all surprising to see a small dinosaur roaming the land, it’s home to some of the state’s largest and oldest trees. You can hike to the largest Overcup Oak tree in the state by taking the short Champion Overcup Oak Trail.
In addition to the relaxing trails that meander around the refuge, there’s also a variety of activities.
Flickr/Linda Tanner The area is primarily a hot spot for hunting and fishing, it’s a great place to just sit and watch the wildlife for a while.
Although this is a relatively small portion of the entire region, it’s a perfect spot to feel like you’ve reached a different world.
Flickr/Dave Thomas
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Facebook/Arkansas Nature Lovers/ Debbie Allen Smith
From Crowley’s Ridge to the Grand Prairie, this region is one-of-a-kind.
Wikipedia
The refuge is just east of Manila. For directions, use this map.
Flickr/Genevieve Shank
The refuge was founded back in 1915 by Executive Order of President Woodrow Wilson. Besides the fact it wouldn’t be at all surprising to see a small dinosaur roaming the land, it’s home to some of the state’s largest and oldest trees. You can hike to the largest Overcup Oak tree in the state by taking the short Champion Overcup Oak Trail.
Flickr/Linda Tanner
The area is primarily a hot spot for hunting and fishing, it’s a great place to just sit and watch the wildlife for a while.
Flickr/Dave Thomas
After walking around that refuge you may want to hop in the car and drive to these Delta dives for a bite.
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