The people of Arkansas like to call it the Natural State, and well they should.
If there was ever a state of the Union with an abundance of natural resources
and beautiful landscapes, it's Arkansas. The entire eastern Mississippi River
border is Old South, with boats and barges of every size, antebellum mansions,
and vast fields of rice, soybeans, and cotton. The Ozarks area of Arkansas
is dotted with interesting little towns. Visitors stroll around public squares,
inspect old courthouses, and shop in the quaint stores that sell everything
from quilts to hand-thrown pottery. All the big-city fun and nightlife is in
Little Rock, and nearby Hot Springs is a famous mineral water spa with horse
racing of national repute. (Courtesy of Rand McNally http://www.randmcnally.com)