You’ll never run out of things to do during a visit to Arkansas Ozark Mountain Region. With beautiful views, rivers, waterfalls, and mountains for hiking and biking, you can explore for days. The Arkansas Ozarks are the perfect destination for a quick weekend away or an extended vacation for the whole family. Here are some ways to enjoy the Ozarks this fall.

1. Take a Waterfall Tour

The Ozark Mountains have several waterfalls with rushing water in the winter and spring, but they are still worth the trip in the fall when the water slows down. Twin Falls is one of the most beautiful and picture-worthy falls in Arkansas. The hike to reach them is fairly difficult, but it is well worth it. Falling Water Falls is another waterfall offering beautiful views, and the hike to get there is less challenging. Eden Falls in Lost Valley is a 35-foot underground waterfall, and Hemmed-In-Hollow is the tallest in the state. This is also a 220-foot waterfall on the Buffalo National River that you can only reach by hiking or by canoe.

2. Fishing

The Ozarks offer world-class fishing all year round. You can head to one of the streams and fish for trout on your own, or hire a guide to show you where to find the best fishing holes. The White and North Fork Rivers have an abundance of trout so catching your limit is usually easy. If you prefer deep-water fishing, Bull Shoals Lake and Lake Norfolk offer fishing expeditions for all levels of anglers. You can find smallmouth bass on Crooked Creek and in the Buffalo National River, along with Channel catfish, long ear sunfish, and spotted bass

3. Hiking

Whether you want to take a leisurely nature walk or challenge your wilderness skills, you can find your next adventure in the Ozarks. There are over 1,000 miles of hiking trails where you can head out on your own using a trail map, or you can take a guided eco-tour to learn more about what you see along the way. You can also plan a backpacking trip in the mountains. The fall is one of the best times of the year for hiking in this region with the fall foliage offering stunning views that burst with color.

4. Mountain Biking

Bring your bike to the Ozarks and check out the riding trails. You can try the IMBA Epic Upper Buffalo Headwaters Trail, or take a road biking tour. The road bike routes range from difficult to very difficult and offer scenic attractions along the way. Mountain bikers can start with The Ozark Mountain Bicycle Trail that runs for 40 miles through the Buffalo National River area or try the Syllamo trails. The Syllamo trails are single-track trails that are some of the most technically challenging in the area. There are five different loops on this trail including the White River Bluff Loop designed for advanced riders.

There are just a few of the activities available in the Ozarks. You can also camp, climb, paddle down the rivers, and much more.

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