Attractions

Blue Moon Crystals & Jewelry

Owners: Bill Phipps & Faith Jackson Specializing in Arkansas quartz crystals, quartz crystal points, quartz crystal clusters and unique metaphysical items. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10AM - 7PM April-November & Holiday Monday's

Atlantis Found! Crystal & Gift Shop

We have a fine selection of Specimen Clusters, Points and Minerals available. Wholesale inquiries welcome.

Quartz Crystals Mining

Mt. Ida, Arkansas located in the heart of the Ouachita’s is the crystal capital of the world. You will find dozens of quartz mines where you can dig to your heart’s content. If don’t want to get our hands dirty…

Lake Hinkle

Lake Hinkle is located about 12 miles west of the town of Waldron in west central Arkansas. The 960-acre impoundment was completed in 1971 by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. Some…

Turkey Track Bluegrass Park

Located in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains near Waldron, Arkansas, Turkey Track Bluegrass Park is one of the largest bluegrass festivals west of the Mississsippi. Bring the whole family and enjoy wholesome family entertainment! There are two festivals each year (June…

Wolf Pen Gap

Official Trails Map Hugely popular with ATV riders is the Wolf Pen Gap Trails. The system offers 41 miles of looping trails that are connected to accommodate riders who want to vary the length of their trips. Trails range from…

Earthquake Ridge Trail

The 6.8 mile loop trail system parallels the Talimena scenic drive. Traveling along in a forest of short-leaf pine, blackjack oak, post oak and black hickory, the day hiker will see interesting rock formations, a variety of plant and animal…

Ouachita National Forest

The Ouachita National Forest is a vast 1.8 million acre mountainous forest and is the South’s largest national forest. The forest is noted for its picturesque scenery, clear lakes and rivers, waterfalls, natural springs, untouched wilderness and abundant wildlife. The…

Cossatot River State Park

This park-natural area stretches for 12 miles along the wild and scenic Cossatot River, Arkansas's premier whitewater experience renowned as the best whitewater float stream in mid-America. Located in southwest Arkansas south of Mena, the Cossatot forms Cossatot Falls, a…

Queen Wilhelmina State Park

One of the most popular local attractions can be found 13 miles northwest of downtown. Queen Wilhelmina State Park, also known as “The Castle in the Sky” attracts thousands to its majestic peak each year. Queen Wilhelmina is Mena’s crown…

Talimena National Scenic Byway

The Talimena Scenic Drive offers you more than 50 miles of the most breathtaking vistas our states have to offer. Plus, surrounding the Talimena Scenic Drive, you will find historic gateway towns with open arms and outstanding events to fill…