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Unless you're broke Despite this, Arkansas contains some incredibly wild and need to spange, avoid scenic places. This has earned it the big citiestitle of "The Natural State. There isn't much there to experience " Some of the greatest outdoor opportunities between the Rocky Mountains and not too many travelers to share withthe Appalachians exist here.
If you have the resources to have food, then a very cool place to travel through are the towns along the Buffalo River. There is a trail called the Buffalo River Trail which runs parallel to the river. It's a pretty trail, but like the rest of the South there are a lot of ticks. Be sure to print out a trail guide if you do decide to hike it because the trail crosses some privately owned land and private roads and the signs about exactly where to go aren't too clear.
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Hitchhiking in '''Arkansas''' isn't very difficult at all, especially in the mountainous regions of the Ozarks. Since it's the South, people tend to be kinder than most , but the few people who are jerks are usually worse than most other places. But the combination of that general kindness and the laid back, outdoorsy atmosphere that surrounds the Ozarks makes for a place that a lot of extremely loving people live in.
Unless you're broke and need to spange, avoid the big cities. There are isn't much there to experience and not too many travelers to share with. Corruption is not unheard of among law enforcement in Arkansas. Mena county is the most racist place in the modern United States; it is rumored among locals that the hanging of several african americans in 2001 was committed by members of the Sheriff's office of Mena County. Madison County is famous for a few major music festivals that take place grow operation owned by it's sheriff. The sheriff died under suspicious circumstances; this was suspected to be an assassination. More information about the subject can be found in the Ozark area over summerbook "When Money Grew On Trees."
== Recreation ==
If you have the resources to have food, then a very cool place to travel through are the towns along the Buffalo River. There is a trail called the Buffalo River Trail which runs parallel to the river. It's a pretty trail, but like the rest of the South there are a lot of ticks. Be sure to print out a trail guide if you do decide to hike it because the trail crosses some privately owned land and private roads and the signs about exactly where to go aren't too clear. The trail isn't too high intensity, and it connects all these small towns along the river which make their living off of river activities. Ponca is a super cool town like this. If you are passing through the Boston Mountains along highway 16, ask the locals about a place called the "Glory Hole Falls" It is quite a spectacular site and is only a mile hike off of the main highway. Petite Jean State Park is also a must-see, it is near I-40 in the vicinity of Morrilton. There are several trails with some terrific natural wonders that rank among the best to see in the state. The Talimena Skyway is arguably the most scenic road in the country between the Rockies and the Appalachians. Be prepared to not experience much traffic though, [[User:Thewindandrain]] was stuck walking on this road for almost 24 hours and ended up dehydrated and drinking his own urine before someone finally picked him up. There are a few major music festivals that take place in the Ozark area over summer.
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== Experiences ==
''I have thoroughly hitchhiked through most of Arkansas and explored many of its parks and mountains. I would consider Arkansas to be about average to slightly above average for getting rides. Getting them on the side of , typically the road may be more difficult scenic areas are easier to hitchhike than some states, but it is easy to get rides at gas stationsthe flat areas. Arkansas doesn't have a natural trust in strangers so it is one of those states where asking for rides at a gas station or truck stop is GREATLY beneficial if a viable option from your location. Unfortunately, some parts of Arkansas are the most racist in America, so your experience may differ based on your raceOutdoor opportunities abound here.'' [[User:Thewindandrain|Thewindandrain]] 07([[User talk:Thewindandrain|talk]]) 00:0234, 12 18 May 2012 2013 (CEST)
''Cheap food. I was able to get a bunk in the bunkhouse in Ponca for super cheap because I offered to mop it out for them. I wasn't even spanging and some ladies drove by from their cabin who had overheard the deal I made with the people who ran the bunkhouse and gave me fajitas. Super cool place. Whenever I got on the road instead of the Buffalo River Trail, I was picked up by the first or second car to pass more often than not. Very loving area.'' -Unknown
