A riverboat cruise is a unique and unforgettable way to host your next parté & what better place to have it than on one of Arkansas' most popular lakes! The Belle of Hot Springs is the perfect venue for your corporate and private events. You can reserve an entire deck or the whole boat allowing for privacy and party planning flexibility. We ...
Riverboat Cruises in Arkansas
Arkansas Queen 100 Riverfront Park Drive North Little Rock, AR 72114 501-372-5777 arkansasqueen.com Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat The Belle Riverboat offers year-round cruises on Lake Hamilton ...
Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat
About. We offer a large variety of cruise options here at the Belle however, our times and days vary from month to month so please call or check out our site for booking info! We can accommodate from 2-180 guest depending on your needs: Marriages, proms, college parties, rehearsal dinners, family/class reunions, or even a first date! Come check ...
THE 10 BEST Arkansas Boat Rides & Cruises (Updated 2024)
By melissaaJ1336FP. The weather was perfect, beautiful scenery where we saw an otter and blue heron, personable with some good stories. 3. Starkey Marina. 307. Boat Rentals. By TeriN372. Super friendly staff, beautiful boat, perfect weather to explore fabulous Beaver Lake . 4.
Tour On One Of The Best Boat Rides In Hot Springs, Arkansas
The Belle is a lovely 250-passenger riverboat with tours narrated by the captain. Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat/Facebook. Tours will share local Arkansas history and sightseeing around local lakefront mansions and resorts, islands, and the surrounding mountains. Tours will take you along 15 miles of the lake and include a meal.
The Riverboat Cruise In Arkansas You Never Knew Existed
There is a pair of options for the sightseeing cruises—you can take those tours in the afternoon or the evening. Facebook/Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat. The sightseeing cruises are an hour and a half long and offer you a guided tour of Lake Hamilton from the best seats on the lake. The view from the upper deck is especially impressive.
Arkansas Queen Riverboat Day Cruise
The tour lasts for about 90 minutes, during which you are paddled up and down a stretch of the Arkansas River. Have a meal, enjoy the sights, chat with the other passengers, and absorb the experience! This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Top 14 Best Float Trips in Arkansas
2. Kings River. ( via) The Kings River is one of the best rivers in Arkansas for a float trip. It has over 90 miles of waterways to explore, starting in the Boston Mountains and flowing north until it ends at Table Rock Lake. The Kings River is usually divided into two sections: the Upper Kings and the Lower Kings.
12 Best Rivers For An Epic Arkansas Float Trip
Arkansas's rivers and creeks are a great way to see the best of our gorgeous state. Here are 12 places where you can have epic adventures on the water: 1. Cossatot River. Flickr/Robert Thigpen. Flickr/AR Nature Gal. Floating the Cossatot requires a stream depth of three feet, so wet weather is your best bet for a successful float.
Steamboats
The steamboat played an important role in Arkansas from the earliest days of the Arkansas Territory. Before being superseded by the railroad in the post-Civil War era, steamboats were the primary means of passenger transport, as well as moving raw materials out of Arkansas and consumer goods into the state.. The inland rivers steamboat, invented in the Mississippi River Valley in the first ...
13 Rivers to Float in Arkansas
Buffalo National River. Buffalo National River. (ADPHT) The godfather of rivers in Arkansas, the Buffalo River is a favorite float spot for everyone. The upper region of the river is characterized by sharp ridges, cliffs and uneven terrain that makes for beautiful scenery when just floating along. After rainstorms, experienced kayakers and ...
River Boats
Headquartered in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of North Central Arkansas is a unique boat company that is considered by many to be the finest fiberglass fishing boat manufacturer in the industry. Shawnee and Supreme boats have been a staple on rivers, lakes, and inter-coastal waterways for over 35 years. Our custom fishing boats have been used ...
Tom Dillard: Steamboats hauled Arkansas into the 19th century
The arrival of the first steamboat in Arkansas in 1820 ushered in an era of commerce and travel for the newly created territory. Within a few years, it was possible to make a trip from Little Rock ...
The Mighty Mississippi River in Arkansas: Explore the Natural Wonder
The Mississippi River is the second-longest river in North America, stretching for over 2,300 miles from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. It is known as one of the mightiest rivers in the world, and it also flows through the state of Arkansas. In this article, we'll explore the natural wonder of the Mississippi River in Arkansas ...
Rivers
Among the many popular fishing spots in Arkansas are locations on the Mississippi River, Arkansas River, Buffalo River, Little Red River, White River, North Fork River, and Spring River, as well as many streams in the Ouachita and Ozark mountains. Trout and bass are the most popular fish found in Arkansas rivers. Name of River. Total Miles.
Oklahoma State Patrol says it is diverting traffic after a barge hit a
Updated 4:54 PM PDT, March 30, 2024. SALLISAW, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma State Patrol said Saturday that it closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over Arkansas River. Troopers closed South U.S. Highway 59 about 1:25 p.m. after receiving word of the incident and diverted traffic from the area, state patrol ...
DAM Riverboat Company
Arkansas Mark Twain Riverboat. Oct 2014 • Solo. Mark Twain Riverboat in North Little Rock, Arkansas is OPEN and has been since 2013. TripAdvisor still shows the Arkansas Queen Riverboat which closed in 2012. DAM Riverboat Company brought in an authentic paddle wheel boat called the Mark Twain. The owners said they've been very frustrated with ...
The 10 Best Waterfront Wedding Venues in Arkansas
Alda's Magnolia Hill. 4.9 (98) · Little Rock, AR. Alda's Magnolia Hill is a lakeside wedding venue located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sitting on 31 acres of secluded countryside, the venue overlooks a three-acre lake, rolling lawns, 100-year-old oak trees, fountains, and magnolia trees. The venue's inspirational woodland setting makes it an ...
Oklahoma highway reopens following shutdown after a barge hit a bridge
Damage is seen on a barge after it struck a bridge on the Arkansas River in Sallisaw, Okla., Saturday, March 30, 2024. (Dayton Holland via AP)
Best Arkansas Cabins On The River
Many Arkansas river cabins offer the luxury of a private hot tub, allowing you to relax and unwind while enjoying the stunning surroundings. Imagine sinking into the warm bubbling water as you take in the sights and sounds of nature. It's the perfect way to soothe tired muscles and rejuvenate your body and mind.
These 17 Rivers In Arkansas Are Absolutely Incredible
17. St. Francis River. Wikipedia. The St. Francis River begins in southeast Missouri and runs some 300 miles through Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River just north of Helena. Historic landmarks and natural Delta beauty are abundant on the St. Francis River. Both Storm Creek and Bear Creek lakes offer excellent fishing and camping.
List of rivers of Arkansas
River cubic feet per second flow Location of monitoring station Notes Mississippi River: 671,500: near Vicksburg, Mississippi: Arkansas River: 47,970: Murray Dam, near Little Rock: White River
Riverboat
Riverboat Series: April 15-21, 2024 ... Day 2: Arkansas Lake Chicot State Park (Area B Bath House) 2542 Hwy 257 (Hwy 257 is off of Hwy 144) Lake Village, AR; GPS : N 33.373617, W 91.200454; Course Surface: Smooth blacktop road with a few patches of old asphalt, little shade.
Locals worry plan to recycle Leadville's mining waste could threaten
The plan is facing fierce opposition from residents in the Upper Arkansas River Valley who are concerned about impacts to the headwaters of the Arkansas River and a return to a mining legacy that the community has spent half a century cleaning up. The Environmental Protection Agency in the 1980s designated the California Gulch area — once ...
These 8 Wild And Scenic Rivers In Arkansas Will Exhilarate Any Outdoor
8. Buffalo National River - Ponca. Google/Buffalo River Outfitters. The ultimate Wild and Scenic River in Arkansas is the beloved Buffalo National River. The nearly 150-mile long river has the best floating in the state. Every family needs to have at least one (or five) float trips down the Buffalo on their bucket list.
Arkansas River bridge reopens after being struck by barge
An Arkansas River bridge reopened after a barge struck it Saturday afternoon near Sallisaw. All lanes of US-59 were closed at the river, just south of Sallisaw at the Sequoyah and LeFlore county line just before 1:30 p.m. They reopened around two hours later. Engineers with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation conducted an inspection, and ...
A bridge near Sallisaw has reopened after being shut down due to ...
U.S. Highway 59 at the Arkansas River south of Sallisaw has been reopened after being shut down due to a barge striking a bridge, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
Barge strikes Oklahoma bridge over Arkansas River days after Francis
The Oklahoma State Patrol said Saturday that it closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River. Troopers closed South US Highway 59 about 1:25 p.m. after ...
Experiencing the 2024 Great American Eclipse in Arkansas State Parks
13. Mount Magazine State Park. Mount Magazine is Arkansas' highest point, standing 2,753 feet and making it the perfect place to view the 2024 eclipse. The path of totality will be 3 minutes and 54 minutes, but it will be easy to pass time with the park's trails, garden, biking, rock climbing, and wildlife.
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A riverboat cruise is a unique and unforgettable way to host your next parté & what better place to have it than on one of Arkansas' most popular lakes! The Belle of Hot Springs is the perfect venue for your corporate and private events. You can reserve an entire deck or the whole boat allowing for privacy and party planning flexibility. We ...
Arkansas Queen 100 Riverfront Park Drive North Little Rock, AR 72114 501-372-5777 arkansasqueen.com Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat The Belle Riverboat offers year-round cruises on Lake Hamilton ...
About. We offer a large variety of cruise options here at the Belle however, our times and days vary from month to month so please call or check out our site for booking info! We can accommodate from 2-180 guest depending on your needs: Marriages, proms, college parties, rehearsal dinners, family/class reunions, or even a first date! Come check ...
By melissaaJ1336FP. The weather was perfect, beautiful scenery where we saw an otter and blue heron, personable with some good stories. 3. Starkey Marina. 307. Boat Rentals. By TeriN372. Super friendly staff, beautiful boat, perfect weather to explore fabulous Beaver Lake . 4.
The Belle is a lovely 250-passenger riverboat with tours narrated by the captain. Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat/Facebook. Tours will share local Arkansas history and sightseeing around local lakefront mansions and resorts, islands, and the surrounding mountains. Tours will take you along 15 miles of the lake and include a meal.
There is a pair of options for the sightseeing cruises—you can take those tours in the afternoon or the evening. Facebook/Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat. The sightseeing cruises are an hour and a half long and offer you a guided tour of Lake Hamilton from the best seats on the lake. The view from the upper deck is especially impressive.
The tour lasts for about 90 minutes, during which you are paddled up and down a stretch of the Arkansas River. Have a meal, enjoy the sights, chat with the other passengers, and absorb the experience! This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
2. Kings River. ( via) The Kings River is one of the best rivers in Arkansas for a float trip. It has over 90 miles of waterways to explore, starting in the Boston Mountains and flowing north until it ends at Table Rock Lake. The Kings River is usually divided into two sections: the Upper Kings and the Lower Kings.
Arkansas's rivers and creeks are a great way to see the best of our gorgeous state. Here are 12 places where you can have epic adventures on the water: 1. Cossatot River. Flickr/Robert Thigpen. Flickr/AR Nature Gal. Floating the Cossatot requires a stream depth of three feet, so wet weather is your best bet for a successful float.
The steamboat played an important role in Arkansas from the earliest days of the Arkansas Territory. Before being superseded by the railroad in the post-Civil War era, steamboats were the primary means of passenger transport, as well as moving raw materials out of Arkansas and consumer goods into the state.. The inland rivers steamboat, invented in the Mississippi River Valley in the first ...
Buffalo National River. Buffalo National River. (ADPHT) The godfather of rivers in Arkansas, the Buffalo River is a favorite float spot for everyone. The upper region of the river is characterized by sharp ridges, cliffs and uneven terrain that makes for beautiful scenery when just floating along. After rainstorms, experienced kayakers and ...
Headquartered in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of North Central Arkansas is a unique boat company that is considered by many to be the finest fiberglass fishing boat manufacturer in the industry. Shawnee and Supreme boats have been a staple on rivers, lakes, and inter-coastal waterways for over 35 years. Our custom fishing boats have been used ...
The arrival of the first steamboat in Arkansas in 1820 ushered in an era of commerce and travel for the newly created territory. Within a few years, it was possible to make a trip from Little Rock ...
The Mississippi River is the second-longest river in North America, stretching for over 2,300 miles from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. It is known as one of the mightiest rivers in the world, and it also flows through the state of Arkansas. In this article, we'll explore the natural wonder of the Mississippi River in Arkansas ...
Among the many popular fishing spots in Arkansas are locations on the Mississippi River, Arkansas River, Buffalo River, Little Red River, White River, North Fork River, and Spring River, as well as many streams in the Ouachita and Ozark mountains. Trout and bass are the most popular fish found in Arkansas rivers. Name of River. Total Miles.
Updated 4:54 PM PDT, March 30, 2024. SALLISAW, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma State Patrol said Saturday that it closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over Arkansas River. Troopers closed South U.S. Highway 59 about 1:25 p.m. after receiving word of the incident and diverted traffic from the area, state patrol ...
Arkansas Mark Twain Riverboat. Oct 2014 • Solo. Mark Twain Riverboat in North Little Rock, Arkansas is OPEN and has been since 2013. TripAdvisor still shows the Arkansas Queen Riverboat which closed in 2012. DAM Riverboat Company brought in an authentic paddle wheel boat called the Mark Twain. The owners said they've been very frustrated with ...
Alda's Magnolia Hill. 4.9 (98) · Little Rock, AR. Alda's Magnolia Hill is a lakeside wedding venue located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sitting on 31 acres of secluded countryside, the venue overlooks a three-acre lake, rolling lawns, 100-year-old oak trees, fountains, and magnolia trees. The venue's inspirational woodland setting makes it an ...
Damage is seen on a barge after it struck a bridge on the Arkansas River in Sallisaw, Okla., Saturday, March 30, 2024. (Dayton Holland via AP)
Many Arkansas river cabins offer the luxury of a private hot tub, allowing you to relax and unwind while enjoying the stunning surroundings. Imagine sinking into the warm bubbling water as you take in the sights and sounds of nature. It's the perfect way to soothe tired muscles and rejuvenate your body and mind.
17. St. Francis River. Wikipedia. The St. Francis River begins in southeast Missouri and runs some 300 miles through Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River just north of Helena. Historic landmarks and natural Delta beauty are abundant on the St. Francis River. Both Storm Creek and Bear Creek lakes offer excellent fishing and camping.
River cubic feet per second flow Location of monitoring station Notes Mississippi River: 671,500: near Vicksburg, Mississippi: Arkansas River: 47,970: Murray Dam, near Little Rock: White River
Riverboat Series: April 15-21, 2024 ... Day 2: Arkansas Lake Chicot State Park (Area B Bath House) 2542 Hwy 257 (Hwy 257 is off of Hwy 144) Lake Village, AR; GPS : N 33.373617, W 91.200454; Course Surface: Smooth blacktop road with a few patches of old asphalt, little shade.
The plan is facing fierce opposition from residents in the Upper Arkansas River Valley who are concerned about impacts to the headwaters of the Arkansas River and a return to a mining legacy that the community has spent half a century cleaning up. The Environmental Protection Agency in the 1980s designated the California Gulch area — once ...
8. Buffalo National River - Ponca. Google/Buffalo River Outfitters. The ultimate Wild and Scenic River in Arkansas is the beloved Buffalo National River. The nearly 150-mile long river has the best floating in the state. Every family needs to have at least one (or five) float trips down the Buffalo on their bucket list.
An Arkansas River bridge reopened after a barge struck it Saturday afternoon near Sallisaw. All lanes of US-59 were closed at the river, just south of Sallisaw at the Sequoyah and LeFlore county line just before 1:30 p.m. They reopened around two hours later. Engineers with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation conducted an inspection, and ...
U.S. Highway 59 at the Arkansas River south of Sallisaw has been reopened after being shut down due to a barge striking a bridge, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
The Oklahoma State Patrol said Saturday that it closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River. Troopers closed South US Highway 59 about 1:25 p.m. after ...
13. Mount Magazine State Park. Mount Magazine is Arkansas' highest point, standing 2,753 feet and making it the perfect place to view the 2024 eclipse. The path of totality will be 3 minutes and 54 minutes, but it will be easy to pass time with the park's trails, garden, biking, rock climbing, and wildlife.