Don't Miss Destinations in Dardanelle

Try your hand at disc golf in Merritt Park

Enjoy all the beauty Merritt Park has to offer while playing the 9-hole course. Merritt Park is located on Hwy 22. The park also includes a playground, hammock park, walking trail, basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields. Pickleball courts located inside the community center. For details call 479-229-5084 (2) Facebook

Ride some of the best bike trails in Arkansas

Mt Nebo Monument Trails, loop together tons of different trail routes, beginner to expert. Start at the top or the bottom and pick your own adventure. The park features a public swimming pool, cabins a campground, visiotr center with bike wash station and many miles of hiking trails. Go to the Mount Nebo State Park website for more information. Mount Nebo State Park | Arkansas State Parks

Hike the "Rock!"

Dardanelle Rock has been a major landmark along the Arkansas River since the days of early Arkansas exploration. The "Legend of Dardanelle Rock" tells the story of a Cherokee Indian chief, who was wounded in a fierce battle. While recuperating he fell in love with a beautiful maiden. They made a pact. He was to stand on Dardanelle Rock at sunset and she would wave to him as a signal that she would run away with him and become his bride. He waited on the rock for many hours, but for some reason she failed to show. So, he flung himself into the turbulent stream of the Arkansas River below. Dardanelle Rock is located on Dardanelle Dam Road. More information on the rock can be found at Dardanelle Rock Natural Area (arkansasheritage.com) If you are looking for more information on hikes in the Natural State go to TAKAHIK River Valley Hikers

Head for Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge

Cyclist, take a gravel ride! Visitors can also take a self-guided auto tour around the refuge to view wildlife and habitats take photographs and fish. There is two hiking trails, numerous walking access trails, an observation tower, information panels and kiosk. Entrance fee $4 per vehicle for more information call 479-229-4300

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov)

Hit the True Grit Trail

Enjoy scenic beauty while traveling the True Grit Trail, from Dardanelle to Fort Smith. Visit the many small shops and restaurants along the way. The first weekend of the month, Yesterday's Antiques hosts an outdoor flea market, vendors, food truck and music. To become part of the True Grit Posse visit Home | True Grit Trail

Race to Centerville

Centerville Dragway, Opens February through November! Saturday nights open at 4:30 & runs until 11pm

Spectators $10

12 & Under FREE with adult.

Call 479-576-4001 or visit their website Home Page (centervilledragway.com)

See Council Oaks Park

A massive 600 year old white oak tree stands where in 1823 a group of Cherokee Indians signed a treaty giving all land south of the Arkansas River to the Arkansas Territory. The park surrounds the tree which is listed on the Nationals Registry Located on North Front St.

Rehydrate on Lake Dardanelle

This park is located in two areas on Lake Dardanelle, a 34,300-acre reservoir on the Arkansas River. main site is in Russellville where you will find the sport fishing weigh-in pavilion, a fishing pier, swimming Beach, boardwalk, trail and visitor center with five aquariums and the Lakeview Room Meeting Facility. Park interpreters lead a variety of programs and lake tours. There are 57 campsites in the Russellville area of the park (16 Class AAA,14 Class AA and 27 Class B) with 18 Class B sites in the Dardanelle area of the park,