While the origins of Crowley's Ridge are debated, the ridge's unique soils and high elevation compared to surrounding floodplains and deltas allow it to support species not commonly found elsewhere in the state. Having lived in Indiana for awhile, it was interesting to find a forest full of tulip trees, sugar maples, and beeches here in Arkansas.
We camped in the park on our way from Fayetteville to Birmingham. The site was fine (a little too developed and designed for RVs for my taste) and we saw deer and several raccoons up-close.
I've included a map of the trails in the park below, though we only did the short, Ben Ben Nature Trail which has a great brochure with lots of information on plants and the local ecosystem.
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| Giant Arkansas Flag Near Entrance |
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| Nature Trail Trailhead |
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| Map of Trails - Click for Larger Image |
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