Follow the Middle Fork of the Little Red River and Highway 16 through Shirley, a small community bursting with farm markets, historic stops, and picturesque winding mountain roads tailor-made for a scenic drive or motorcycle ride. Set out on a river-floating adventure of lifetime right here! The historic Train Bridge is a beloved destination that spans past and future in this charming mountain town.

Join the generations-old festival of the Annual Shirley Homecoming, a two-day spring event celebrating the good life that the hills offer to all willing to share it. Each summer, the rodeo arena fills to the brim for the National Championship Bull Ride.

Enjoy the wholesome delights of farm-to-table cuisine at Lucas Farms, where you can pick your own strawberries and dine with home-cooked ingredients fresh from the garden.