Indian Rock Museum

A must see landmark is on this fun, easy trail — Indian Rock House, where Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto visited the Indians in 1542 while seeking the Fountain of youth. The path continues along the Indian Hills Golf Course, rising and returning along beautiful bluffs. 3/4 mile; Moderate Trail.

The Indian Rock Cave Trail is a ¾-mile-long trail that is family friendly and offers an incredible glimpse of history, too! Starting at the foot of the Old Log Cabin and Museum is where you pick up the trail. But before you begin, look for the bell for a fun ring-a-ding-ding!

Follow the wooden stairs to the legendary historic Indian Rock House – a huge natural structure that served as a tribal meeting place as far back as 1000 BC. It was where de Soto met with Native Americans in 1542 when searching for the Fountain of Youth. Look for petroglyphs, and imagine living in the shelter of this natural wonder. On the National Historic Registry. The cave has been the setting for modern day weddings and a golf cart drive-in movie during summer!

We’re sure the trail will beckon, so follow it as it meanders among incredible rock formations with the bluff on one side and beautiful Indian Hills Golf Course on the other. The trail continues around some incredible rock formations with lots of nooks and crannies for youngsters and young at heart to create their own adventures. It come back around close to where you started.

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337 Snead Drive
Fairfield Bay, Arkansas 72088 

Website

501-884-3324

Janssen’s Lakefront Restaurant

Owned by Beth and Tim Janssen this family duo packs the crowd in every day they are open. Their history in the Greers Ferry Lake area is long and deep. They describe it best on their website below.

Get there early on Sundays, and well that would apply to most days in the Summer months. If there is a line, not to worry the view is great and they do have outdoor seating. Be patient on the weekends, their food is well worth the wait. Pet friendly outdoors when it’s not extremely crowded, but call ahead to make sure they can accommodate you.

https://janssenslakefront.com/

 

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9999 Edgemont Rd.
Greers Ferry, Arkansas 72067 

501-723-4480

Jeff Anderson Memorial Trail .60 miles

Jeff Anderson Memorial Trail- .60 mi (currently), A City trail at Sandy Beach accessible at the end of Main Street West (Parking)
or Front Street dead ends at Sandy Beach location of the trail (Parking). This newly renovated 10′ wide packed solid base trail skirts the lake shoreline with some beautiful view of the lakee. This trail is multi-use but no motorized vehicles are allowed. The plan is to make the trail a loop. Pet Friendly.

Map link below

http://www.gfltc.com/jeff-anderson-trail.html

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Josh Park Memorial Trail 1.2 Miles

This multi-purpose trail, located within the boundary of Dam Site Park, features a primary trail length of 6,485 feet. It features a vault toilet, drinking water, picnic area and fitness station at the trailhead. It is home to a large, multi-school cross-country meet held every fall. The trailhead is located just off of Hwy 25 B North, just north of Heber Springs. Pet Friendly.

Click on link below for map

http://www.gfltc.com/josh-park-memorial-trail.html

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25 B North

Heber Springs, AR 72543 

Lindsey’s Resort

Arkansas’ Finest Full-Service Fishing Resort

Serving the Ozarks for over 50 years! Rustic log cabins & camping, Pot O’ Gold restaurant, conference lodge, and countless attractions & adventures including scuba diving, hiking, guided tours, and fishing at the home of the world-record German Brown Trout catch! Full boat & equipment rental available. Newly renovated – call for reservations!

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350 Rainbow Loop
Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543 

Website

501-362-3139

Mossy Bluff National Nature Trail

This beautiful trail follows along a wooded bluff overlooking the Little Red River below Greers Ferry Dam. Different points of interest such as two different trees that have grown together as one, lichens role in “primary succession”, a balanced rock caused by the process of “weathering”, and many other occurrences in nature can be seen on the trail.

At the end of the trail are 96 steps leading up to a spectacular overlook above the Little Red River and the Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery. This is an excellent place to rest and enjoy the view before your walk back to the Visitor Center! Pet Friendly.

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Natural Bridge of Arkansas

Hidden away in the scenic beauty of the Ozarks, this 100-foot sandstone formation was millions of years in the making. The stone archway over Little Johnny Creek was actually used as a bridge during pioneer days, and later by loggers – and even as a hideout for a notable character! Today, it’s a favorite destination for tourists, photographers, and nature lovers.

Hours

Open daily, 8am to 6pm, March through November. Facilities include a log cabin museum and gift shop.

More info

Call the Smith family at (501) 745-2357

Directions:

1120 Natural Bridge Road, off Hwy 65 (4 miles north of Clinton – follow the signs)

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1120 Natural Bridge Road
Clinton, Arkansas 72031 

501-745-2357

South Fork Nature Center


South Fork Nature Center is the Gates Rogers Foundation’s premier conservancy project, featuring a two-mile maintained nature trail system on Greers Ferry Lake, open year-round. When the gates are closed, you can enter by foot through the rock entrance. Parking is available across the road. Dogs must be on a leash.


Facilities include a fully-restored pioneer cabin and outdoor seating areas that can double as outdoor classrooms.

Guided tours are scheduled every 3rd Saturday of the month, April – October.
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GPS Coordinates: Latitude 35°33’25.54″N Longitude 92°23’3.66″W

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962 Bachelor Road
Choctaw, Arkansas 72028 

501-745-6444