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Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier, Fort Smith, AR
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Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier

Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier is a sightseeing stop in Fort Smith, AR, part of the Claremore and Muskogee guide. Cost: free.

· Fort Smith, AR

Why you should go…

Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier is a regional tourism organization promoting outdoor recreation and cultural attractions across six counties in Western Arkansas, including Fort Smith, Van Buren, Mena, Greenwood, Booneville, Ozark and Waldron. The region sits where the Boston Mountains meet the Ouachitas, offering hiking, mountain biking, whitewater paddling and wine touring. Fort Smith, the region's hub, is home to the U.S. Marshals Museum.

  • #hiking
  • #scenic drive
  • #wine
  • #mountains
  • #small town

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