A nature lover's paradise...A place to discover!
-- Directory of American and Canadian B&B's
Each time I find something new. I discover such peace and freedom
of spirit. -- a guest
 One of the first things people say when they visit the Eureka Springs, Ark.
area is "How fast can we get outdoors?" The drive into town provides
tantalizing glimpses of the Ozark Mountains' sheer beauty carpeted with
rich green pine and cedar forests.
Outdoor fun is available for all
sun-seekers, from gentle, shaded walking paths in historic downtown or
rugged hiking trails at area parks. Head out from town in any direction,
and within thirty minutes you'll find a lake, river or forest to explore.
 Take Highway 62 West, and you'll soon see the signs for Lake Leatherwood
City Park, the largest city-owned park in the country. Lake Leatherwood has
ample space for swimming, boating and family picnics. Rent a paddleboat and
take a peek at the chiseled stones of Lake Leatherwood Dam, built during
the days of the W.P.A. The park also has newly opened hiking trails to help
you work off that picnic lunch.
 Keep heading west, and you'll find two treasures of Northwest Arkansas:
Beaver Lake and White River. Beaver Lake is one of the purest, cleanest
lakes in Arkansas, and has facilities for hiking, fishing, swimming, and
boating.
There are several rental services near the White River, offering
canoes, float trips and guides. The water is calm but ice cold, and the
ever-changing scenery will take your breath away. Other than an occasional
house in the distance, this river is untamed, and you'll see deer running
up a tree-lined hill, or a heron swooping down for his dinner. The White
River is incredibly popular with fly fishermen due to the thick trout
population and inspired solitude.
East of Eureka Springs lies the Kings River, which lures many a fisherman
to its banks. Floating the river takes you past towering cliffs and
unspoiled forests. One of only five north-flowing rivers within the continental US, the Kings Offers over 90 miles of navigable wilderness.
 | Head out north on Highway 23, and you'll find the
boating paradise of Table Rock Lake and the native charm of Beaver, a tiny,
historic town that pre-dates Eureka. |
 For experienced campers and hikers who
want to get away from it all, the Madison County Wildlife Management Area
is just a few miles south of Eureka Springs. All you'll hear out here are
the birds and the wind in the trees. Leave behind the pagers and electronic
debris of daily life; the great outdoors is the best show around, and it's
ready for you all year long.
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