Whitaker Point, 2.7 Miles Whitaker Point also known as Hawksbill Crag, is one of Arkansas's most famous hikes! The hike is mostly forested for 2 miles & then you come to the famous ledge. You need to be careful & cautious to on the edge. The scenery overlooks Whitaker Creek & when you visit in various seasons you can see different sceneries; from fall colors in October to luscious green trees in the spring & summer. Triple Falls in Jasper, 0.3 Miles This is a very easy ... Read More about Best Hiking Trails for Families in the Buffalo River Area
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3 Day Trips You Must Take in the Buffalo River Area
Sometimes, we don't all have time for a big weekend or week long trip, but we do have time for a day trip. Plan your day for this one with an early start & get home a little bit later. We do these day trips all the time! These are only 3 of hundreds of day trip possibilities in this area. And the good news??? While I mapped this trips from Northwest Arkansas, you can map it from the Central Arkansas area too! Leaving from Northwest Arkansas you will drive to Whitaker Point to see the ... Read More about 3 Day Trips You Must Take in the Buffalo River Area
Lost Valley Hiking Trail
This is truly THE trail in Arkansas that has it all! Caves, a natural bridge, a waterfall, historic Native American history, beautiful scenery, a creek, & more. It's also a great, simple hike for you to take your kids on; I have hiked with my kids on this trail when they were itty bitty kids & I have hiked it with them now that they are older. We never get bored of this trail! This is a 2.3 mile hike with the first 0.9 miles being flat as it follows along the creek bed. You ... Read More about Lost Valley Hiking Trail
Sweden Creek Falls: A Trail Review
Sweden Creek Falls is a 1.5 mile hike in the Buffalo River area that features an 80 foot waterfall with a seasonal pool below (all dependent on rainfall.) The hike down is simple, watch out for roots & rocks. There are multiple stops along the way to see smaller falls that have formed after a rainfall. The trail is well marked with blue diamond signs on the trees, it made it very easy to follow the trail. We felt like the climb back out wasn't too bad, but the reviews & other ... Read More about Sweden Creek Falls: A Trail Review
Butter Scotch Bakery & Bar: Bentonville’s Newest Bakery
My kids & I have been driving by Butter Scotch Bakery & Bar watching it be built for a long time. We love that it's the purple bakery & we have patiently been waiting to visit! Butter Scotch Bakery is downtown Bentonville's newest shop that serves gorgeous & delicious pastries. You can hang out & have a cup of coffee while enjoying your dessert. They also have cocktail inspired desserts! We ordered the lavender macaron & the triple chocolate brownie. It was YUM! On ... Read More about Butter Scotch Bakery & Bar: Bentonville’s Newest Bakery
Thunder Canyon Falls
This is a 3.3 out-and-back trail in the Buffalo Wilderness area. The waterfall is one of the most gorgeous falls I've ever seen. Read on for more details because this is not a marked trail. ... Read More about Thunder Canyon Falls