History becomes more than the pages of a book in The Natural State. Learn about the area as it was when first visited by Europeans at Parkin Archeological State Park and Arkansas Post National Memorial. Territorial Arkansas is depicted at the Historic Arkansas Museum, Old Washington Historic State Park and Fort Smith National Historic Site. The early days of statehood are explored in the Old State House and current State Capitol. Pea Ridge National Military Park, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, and Red River Campaign Parks all explain the stateŐs role in the Civil War. Picturesque historic districts showcase some of the finest in antique architecture.

Camping, hiking, fishing, music, boating, swimming, tennis, golf, nature, Civil War history, hunting for diamonds - what do all these things have in common? You can partake of them at an Arkansas State Park. Fifty-one natural preserves have been set aside for generations to come. There are six national park sites as well.

The arts in Arkansas are as varied as the tastes of patrons. Enjoy national Broadway touring performances, repertory and community theatre productions, symphony orchestras, opera, arts centres and ballet. Eclectic art galleries are found in profusion in such towns as Little Rock, Hot Springs and Eureka Springs.

The William J. Clinton Presidential Center was due to open in November 2004. Located in a new 30-acre city park along the south bank of the Arkansas River in Little Rock, the centre includes the Presidential Library and Archives, the renovation of the abandoned Rock Island Railroad Bridge as a pedestrian crossing and adaptive reuse of historic Choctaw Station, built in 1899. 1200 East President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR http://www.clintonpresidentialcenter.com/