"Dominating northwestern Arkansas, the Ozark-St. Francis is an all-season haven rich in things to do. Its ferny oak-hickory woods are dotted with caverns (the tour-friendly Blanchard Springs Caverns has an underground river), grottoes, swimming beaches, campsites, and horseback and ATV trails. Whitaker Point and Sam's Throne are favorites with hikers and rock climbers." - Anne Olivia Bauso
Anne Olivia Bauso
Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the
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"Ozark–St. Francis National Forests cover 1.2 million acres, offering nine beaches, lakes, streams, and over 1,000 miles of hiking trails. Developed campgrounds like Cove Lake and Redding are open year-round, while others are seasonal. Primitive camping is permitted in wilderness areas." - Travel + Leisure Editors