Arkansas is a beautiful state to visit if you enjoy the outdoors, and with the Ozark Mountains there are limitless options for backpacking and hiking across the terrain. Though there are some smaller airports in the cities of Fort Smith and Fayetteville, the largest airport in the region is found in Little Rock, the state capital. Along the eastern border of Arkansas, the Mississippi River offers plenty of beauty and water sports to enjoy. Though some may not think of Arkansas as a music capital, Johnny Cash was originally from the state, and there is also a great heritage of folk music in the area. The state was also home to former president Clinton, hailing from the small town of Hope. Other destinations to visit in Arkansas include Hot Springs National Park and Buffalo National River. It is no wonder that the motto for Arkansas is The Natural State, with its plentiful landscapes and picturesque scenery.

Arkansas neighbors Texas to its southwest, a state famous for its independent attitude and many great attractions and interesting cities. Louisiana is another unique state, famous for its Creole culture and Cajun cuisine. Missouri borders Arkansas to the north, and this state is home to St. Louis which is often referred to as the gateway to the West. History enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the east, where Mississippi offers many historical landmarks and Civil War sites. To see how diverse the South is, Tennessee in the northeast provides the Smoky Mountains while Arkansasﾒ western neighbor, Oklahoma, is known as the Great Plains State.