This Nature Center, run by the state's game and fishing commission, serves as a good access point for learning about Arkansas' natural world, especially if you're traveling with kids or may have difficulty dealing with the state's rugged elevation. Exhibits explore all of the state's ecological zones, and include aquarium areas and outdoor trails.
Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center
Arkansas
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