Hidden Caves Offer the Wonders of Arkansas

Arkansas has so much to offer it’s residents if they’re looking for outdoor adventure.  The mountains around Little Rock provide beautiful hiking, canoeing and caving.  In fact, below the Ozark Mountains lies an world of dazzling limestone caves.

Several tour companies offer beginner and advanced cavers the opportunity to experience the underworld on guided tours.  If you’re interested, visit War Eagle Cavern , Mystic Caverns and Blanchard Springs Caverns for more information on tours.  Blanchard Springs is operated by the US Forest service and has a wild cave tour for experienced cavers.

Buffalo River National Park has some of the most cave rich mountains with over 360 documented caves.  However, due to White Nose Syndrome which is fatal to bats, some of the caves are temporarily closed.   Check with the National Park Service to find out which caves at Buffalo River are still open for recreational caving. The Buffalo Point caves are about 2 hours north of Little Rock, making it a fun, weekend getaway.

Did you know, when you vacation along the Gulf Coast, the water has flowed into the Mississippi River from the Buffalo River and Ozark Mountains?