Enjoy great outdoor activities and have tons of fun in and around Fort Smith, AR. Head down the road in a Chevrolet Equinox and discover beautiful oak-hickory forests, reel in largemouth bass, redear sunfish, and channel catfish, take a dip at the splashiest spot in town and explore the site of one of the most important Civil War battles.
1. Experience the Outdoors at the Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
Head to the Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center at 8300 Wells Lake Road in Fort Smith and explore more than 170 acres on the trails. Head out on the short 0.25-mile Beaver Creek Trail that runs along the stream’s edge or the 0.5-mile Field and Forest trail that cut through farm fields and young oak-hickory forests.
The North Boundary Trail is a scenic one-mile path that crosses a pretty creek where many bird species thrive. Hike through Oak Savannah and shortleaf pine forests and around the picturesque Lake Wells, and you might spot coyotes and deer along the way.
2. Wet Your Hook in Lake Fort Smith
Pack your fishing gear in the car and head to the Boston Mountain Valley of the Ozarks to fish for largemouth bass, redear sunfish, and channel catfish in the 1,390-acre Lake Fort Smith. The scenic Lake Fort Smith State Park at 15458 Sheperd Springs Road in Mountainburg has a marina with a double-lane boat launch ramp where you can rent a boat and buy tackle and bait.
3. Enjoy Thrills and Spills at Parrot Island Waterpark
Parrot Island at 7300 Zero Street in Fort Smith is a family favorite in the warm months. The park is the ideal place to cool off while having loads of fun in almost 250,000 gallons of water at the Toucan’s Cove activity pool, beating the waves at the exhilarating Caribbean Splash wave pool, and floating down Crocodile Creek lazy river.
Take an adventurous slide down the Pineapple Plunge, Pelican Plunge, and Tangerine Twist, ride the waves on a surfboard at the Flowrider and go on a tube ride down the O’Hanna Highway.
4. Walk Through the Massard Prairie Battlefield Park
The Massard Prairie Battlefield Park at 4999 Morgans Way in Fort Smith is listed on the Arkansas Register of Historic Places and honors both the brave Confederate troops and Union soldiers who clashed here on July 27th, 1864, during the Civil War. The interpretative trail runs through the preserved camp areas, including Companies B and D campsites, the parade ground, and the camp kitchen.
Get away from the screen and out of the house and head outdoors for exciting fun in the fresh air. Swing by Orr Chevrolet of Fort Smith today and test drive one of the most comfortable and spacious SUVs to turn every outdoor trip into an unforgettable adventure.
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