Winter Fun Arkansas Style

LITTLE ROCK, AR--(Marketwire - January 30, 2009) - Arkansas Parks and Tourism invites you to warm up your winter with a visit to the beautiful Natural State. Excellent Arkansas deals for the winter months feature exceptional Arkansas weather, great city sightseeing, year-round outdoor fun, and a wealth of cool places to stay warm this winter.

Winter Hiking Trails in Arkansas

With its mild climate and diverse landscape, Arkansas is an ideal place for walking, running, hiking and cycling in the winter months. Gorgeous trails traverse the state's mountainous regions and run alongside sparkling lakes and rivers. There are trails that meander through eastern Arkansas's Big Woods or wind through isolated regions of the Ozark Mountains. The International Mountain Bicycling Association has designated the Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail and Womble Trail as two of 43 Epic Rides in the world. Little Rock/North Little Rock is home to the Big Dam Bridge, the world's longest pedestrian and bicycling bridge. The Junction Bridge also spans the Arkansas River and connects trails extending from downtown Little Rock to downtown North Little Rock. To locate trails, visit www.arkansas.com/outdoors/hiking.

Fun Affordable Family Vacations Year-Round

Arkansas's mild winters invite you to enjoy hiking, horseback riding, golf, wildlife watching and world-class trout fishing in Arkansas's great outdoors. Plan your Arkansas winter getaway soon and discover the wonders of the winter season in the Natural State. Arkansas is the place for fun affordable family vacations year-round.

Perhaps there's no better way to experience the natural beauty of The Natural State than by staying in a cozy cabin tucked away in the woods or one next to a picturesque stream. In Arkansas you'll find dozens of businesses that offer cabin rentals -- including one that offers just the right amenities and price range to suit your needs. In many cases, you'll find Arkansas cabins located near areas popular among outdoor enthusiasts, such as floating or fishing streams, lakes, national forests or state parks, atop mountains or just beyond the bustle of a city in Arkansas that offers plenty of fun things to do.

The Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism promotes affordable family vacations, romantic getaways and business meetings in Arkansas. They are located at 1 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201; 501-682-7606; E-mail: info@arkansas.com

Contact Information: CONTACT: Arkansas Parks & Tourism Person: Dena Woerner Phone: 501-682-7606 Email: