1. Whitewater rafting the Arkansas River isn’t just for the adventurous and skilled. There are Class I beginner sections that are perfect to take the entire family on, including kids as young as seven years old.

2. While going on an adventure is why many people choose rafting, the real secret is that there are spectacular scenic views of the Rocky Mountains, wonderful foliage to see and even lots of wildlife of all kinds to be seen on both banks of the Arkansas River.

3. Going on a short rafting trip down the Arkansas River may seem like the only way to go, but there are varying excursions available from the 1/3 day Granite Gorge trip all the way through a full day trip through Brown’s Canyon.

4. There are even 3 day trips available that gives you the full experience. Starting off on an intermediate (Class III and IV) course on the first couple of days and building up to an advanced (Class IV and Class V) mind blowing trip on the last.

5. Since this is Colorado, instead of staying in a chain hotel, there are cabins available and even camping areas. That’ll round out your vacation perfectly.

Rafting vacations will give you experiences you won’t be able to get any other way. Not only will you see wonderful scenery and wildlife, but the adrenaline rush you get when shooting whitewater rapids is unlike anything you’ll have ever experienced before. Take a look at all the great Arkansas River rafting trips available and you’ll be amazed at just how much there is to do.

Interested investors must pre-register if they wish to attend a tax deed sale. The tax deed sale is competitive, meaning that the investor willing to pay the highest amount for a property will win the tax deed. Bidders also have the option to mail in their bid to the office of the Commissioner of State Lands. In most cases, bids must be received no later than seven days prior to the date of sale. For lands that do not sell for the minimum bid amount, either by mail or at the sale, the Commissioner may negotiate a sale. All negotiated sales must have the approval of the Arkansas Attorney General.

For all sales, the first $100 is due in the form of cash, money order, or cashier’s check. The remaining amount may be paid by personal check, but the the deed will not be issued until that check clears. Upon payment of the full price owed, the purchaser will receive a certificate of purchase from the Commissioner of State Lands. It is important to note that the former property owner is given 30 days from the date of the tax deed purchase to redeem the property. If redemption by the former property owner does occur, the tax deed purchaser receives a full refund. If redemption does not occur, the purchaser will receive a limited warranty deed. If you are interested in buying Arkansas tax deeds, you definitely need to visit the Commissioner of State Lands Web site. Be sure to read the Buyers Guide and the Laws Governing the Sale of Tax Delinquent Lands.

The state flag holds a unique story. It is a diamond that sits on a red backdrop, representing the only place in North America that diamonds have been mined. Twenty-five white stars around the diamond signify that Arkansas was the twenty-fifth state to join the Union. Four stars surround the word Arkansas in the center of the flag. The top star recognizes Arkansas as a Confederate State during the civil War. The other three stars represent Spain, France and the United States as countries that had rule over the land. The Apple Blossom is the state flower. At one point in time, Arkansas was a major apple producing state. A type of Evergreen tree known as the Loblolly pine is recognized as the state tree of Arkansas. Beauty abounds in Arkansa s. With over 600,000 acres of lakes and 9,700 miles of streams and rivers, it’s no wonder that visitors flock to this state. National parks, over two million acres of forest lands make this scenic state a beautiful place to visit.

Arkansas, The Natural State, is an ideal place to buy land. As of 2007, Arkansas has an estimated population of over 2.7 million people with an unemployment rate of 7.6% in January 2010 – which is below the national average. Walmart headquarters its operations here and the state is attracting the automobile industry along with the tourists – as tourism is becoming a strong economic factor. Arkansas land for sale is split into a few major groups including homes, farms, acreages and commercial. Land values are among the lowest in the USA making the state a great place to retire. There is enough of the way of commerce to buy a home and live comfortably if retirement isn’t for you yet.

The Hub is a huge motorcycle resort in Marble Falls, Arkansas. They feature a 45 unit motel with wireless internet available in all the rooms. They have an on site restaurant, Scooters, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is plenty of room for large groups of riders, and even a game room and a convention center for extremely large events. There is plenty of paved parking available. Call ahead for large group availability and tour information. They will even help plan a nice ride for you and your group. Riders Rest in Eureka Springs, Arkansas is a six acre biker get away with awesome, private views of Red Bud Valley. The entire valley is captivating. Some of the most scenic touring roads in Arkansas are in Eureka Springs. The owners of Riders Rest will assist riders with ride planning tailored just for you. Call and plan your tour today! Make your trip to Arkansas one you will never forget.

The Iron Horse Stables facilities are extremely motorcycle friendly. They have 14 rooms available, an on site restaurant, a service shop, washers and dryers, and on-site massage therapy to help riders unwind after a long hard day riding and site seeing. They also have a certified mechanic on duty, just in case of a breakdown. A small chapel is also available for Sunday services and weddings. Smoking rooms are available. A one stop shop for all your motorcycle traveling needs. Iron Horse Stables is a perfect place to have the ultimate biker wedding.

Some events keep a list of attendants. Get hold of the list so that you know beforehand whom you\’d like to connect with. Then make it a point to seek out those you are most interested in getting to know. Be sure to have a conversation started when meeting them that is polite and respectful. Business networking is all about portraying a charming and professional side of your character and as such, business meetings demand proper attire. At the conference, appear polished to make a positive impact. Wear a dark colored blazer since it will mean more places for pens, cards, etc. A name badge may also be a good idea. Plan to reach the event a few minutes early so that you can gauge the kind of people around.

While honing your business networking skills, make sure you are carrying your business cards to the networking event. Some businessmen get separate cards printed specially for such events that provide the prospect with enough but not too much information. Another great tactic is to bring more than one pen to the event. It is a wonderful way to say hello to someone by lending them a much needed a pen. Break ice with strangers you meet at the business networking event with a short and casual opening statement. Focus on connecting to new contacts for business relationships and be sure to practice good networking skills so that you will remember them and they will remember you.

There are restrictions on the type of devices to be used to kill bears while hunting them. This includes compliance with Commission Code 06.02, 08.04, 08.06 & 07.02. You can look these codes up on their website; these are rifle and crossbow laws that aren’t in the main scope of this article, further more you cannot use shotguns that are 20 gauge or larger using only rifled slugs. The penalty for failing to comply is $100 to $1000 and doesn’t include the penalties for violating any state gun laws.

You are required to wear a specific amount of safety orange on your body. This must be worn above the waist line and consist of the color range 595nm to 605nm (Hunter Orange) or florescent chartreuse within the color range of 55nm to 565nm (Hunter Safety Green). You must have a total of at least 400 square inches of the mentioned colors and a florescent blaze orange or florescent chartreuse head garment must be visibly worn on the head. They penalty ranges from $50 to $1000 for failing to comply and this also can result in serious injury or death.

It’s illegal to use bear baiting methods at any time for the sole purchase of luring or attracting bears. However, on private lands in bear zones 1, 2, 5 and 5A it is allowed 30 days before opening day. The penalty is $100 to $1000 for failure to comply. You are not allowed to shoot a bear inside of its den, along with disturbing a bear to make it leave its den to be shot. Not only is there a fine of $500 to $1000 you can also spend up to 10 days in jail and pay restitution.

The particular body of water this hot springs quarter is celebrating is in Arkansas, where about a million gallons of 137 degree water flows every day. This flow is unimpeded by changes in precipitation, as studies by the National Park Service indicate that water doesn’t reach the surface for some 6,000 years. The rainwater whence the spring flows filters very slowly through the earth’s surface and to superheated areas deep in its crust; it isn’t until it reaches this area that it gushes forth to the surface. While the surrounding city bills itself as “the countries first resort”, relatively few people are familiar with the majesty of the city’s 47 natural hot springs. This quarter should serve to expose many more people to the grandeur that is lurking in our own backyard.

The first, and probably the most practical reason is that it is affordable. Since Arkansas is centrally located within the United States, it is, with a few exceptions, just about a day’s drive from anywhere in the country. This kind of access, coupled with the low cost of living in the area, makes a trip affordable. If you are coming from out of state or from the East or West coast, you will be delighted at the hospitable nature of the people who call the state of Arkansas home.

Another reason to consider Arkansas as your next flying animal watching destination is the availability of local resources. A flying animal watching club is easily found and there are Audubon societies in the area, and most are ready and willing to provide information that will allow visitors to capitalize on all of the bird watching opportunities that an area has to offer. If you are serious about heading to Arkansas to do some bird watching, make sure you check out birding Arkansas site. Here you will find a number of resources and links that will help you plan your trip.

The Ivory Billed Woodpecker recently made headlines and put Arkansas bird watching at the forefront of the North American birding community. This flying animal, which was thought to be extinct, was seen in the swamps of Arkansas. This discovery has led to a relative tourism boom in the small towns that surround the native habitat of the woodpecker. The economic boost that these additional tourists has provided is being used to further protect the habitat.

Bull Shoals State Park, DeGray Lake Resort State Park, and Devil’s Den State Park each host bird watching festivals or events at different times of the year. These organized festivals and events allow bird watching enthusiasts from around the country to come together and share information and to enjoy the company of folks who share similar passions. Local bird watching club involvement is very active in supporting these events.

With all that Arkansas has to offer to visitors the number one reason so many visit every year is the states fantastic scenery and theoutdoor adventures that go with it. Arkansas is home to a total of 600,000 acres of lakes perfect for a variety of water sports and activities. Lakes such as Norfork, Greers Ferry, Bull Shoals, Beaver, Dardanelle, Greeson, DeGray, Catherine, Hamilton, and White Oak are the perfect place to experience scuba diving, fishing, swimming, boating, and relaxing to the sound of the swaying water. For the more adventurous at heart there are numerous spots to enjoy hiking, rock climbing, biking, and caving.

For those that enjoy rock climbing the Ozark and the Ouachita Mountains both offer an excellent opportunity. Those visitors that prefer hiking have available to them 250 individual hiking trails throughout the state including the Arkansas River Trail and many others that offer both day and overnight hiking trips. Caving is an exciting opportunity available to visitors to Arkansas as well with 14 caves to be explored including Cosmic Caverns and Mystic Caverns. Bike trails are a popular characteristic of Arkansas scenery too with miles upon miles of tails for all levels of bikers throughout the state. From one end of the state to the other Kansas provides for visitors a vista unmatched by many and visitors come from all over every year to enjoy that spectacular scenery. Now its your turn to see why everyone is so in awe at the beauty of Arkansas.

Arkansas history is another popular reason for so many visitors to the state every year. Native American history in the state dates back as far as 1541 and African-American history as far back as 1721 so not only is the history rich but the cultural diversity as well. Arkansas was also an important state during the Civil War and monuments, museums, and landmarks attesting to the role that the state plated can be found throughout the state. And don’t forget all of the famous people from Arkansas either. Johnny Cash, Al Green, Billy Bob Thornton, and William Jefferson Clinton all at one time called Arkansas home.