Spring is the perfect time to get out and see all the wonders the Natural State has to offer. Below, you’ll find 11 things to do in Arkansas in the spring. So go forth! Enjoy the mild weather and the flowers that are popping their little heads out of the ground. After all, there’s no place like Arkansas in spring.

1. Garvan Woodland Gardens

Garvan Woodland Gardens is lovely any time of the year, but it becomes even more stunning when spring rolls around and the flowers begin to bloom. In fact, it’s 210 acres of intensely beautiful botanical gardens with trails, bridges, and manmade waterfalls. If you're looking for the perfect outdoor attraction in Arkansas, especially in the spring, you've found it. You can find Garvan Woodland Gardens at 550 Arkridge Road in Hot Springs.

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2. Mirror Lake

Spring is the season of waterfalls, and you’re not going to find one more stunning than the two-tiered waterfall created by the CCC-built dam at Mirror Lake. It’s a totally gorgeous byproduct of the damming of Blanchard Spring, and you’ll find it in the Ozark National Forest near the community of Fifty-Six. It's gorgeous all year around, but it's particularly pretty during spring in Arkansas.

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3. Richland Creek Wilderness Area

The Richland Creek Wilderness Area is well known for being a waterfall paradise. When we say well known, we mean that people from outside the Natural State go there to explore the glorious 11,674 acres that has waterfalls hiding all around it. This place is remote and rugged, so be sure to come prepared. With the spring rains and the spring green, the spectacular falls of the Richland Creek Wilderness become even more stunning. It's definitely a bucket list-worthy natural wonder in Arkansas. You’ll find the Richland Creek Wilderness Area in the Ozark National Forest near the community of Sand Gap.

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4. Mammoth Spring

Mammoth Spring is the largest spring with its source in Arkansas, and it’s one of the best things to do in Arkansas in spring. You’re going to love the state park devoted to this spring, with its train depot visitor center, and the option to rent a paddleboat. It really is a natural wonder in Arkansas you won’t want to miss.

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5. The Arkansas Grand Canyon

You do know Arkansas has its own Grand Canyon, right? There’s no better time to visit this natural wonder in Arkansas than when the valley below is green and full of life. You’ll find it on Highway 7 near the town of Jasper.

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6. Triple Falls

After those spring rains begin to fall in earnest, you need to head up to Camp Orr Road in Jasper. Because after it rains, the stunning Triple Falls will be roaring in Camp Orr, and you don’t want to miss all that beauty.

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7. Quigley’s Castle

There’s a reason spring is the best time to visit Arkansas’s most unique castle. The reason is that you’ll find over 400 varieties of flowers blooming in Mrs. Quigley’s Garden. If you're looking for a relaxing outdoor attraction in Arkansas to visit this spring, add this spot to your must visit list. Quigley’s Castle is located at 274 Quigley Castle Road in Eureka Springs.

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8. Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek is a lovely little creek in Petit Jean State Park, and yes, it is the creek where you’ll find Cedar Falls, Arkansas’s most photographed waterfall. During spring in Arkansas, when the rains come, the creek will be swollen; the trees will be green, and you’ll love your hike on Cedar Creek Trail. You’ll find Petit Jean State Park at 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road in Morrilton.

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9. Longbow Resort

Longbow Resort is one of the most spectacular places to stay in the Natural State. Part of its appeal is the waterfalls you’ll see next to many of the cabins, but especially Longbow Cabin, which looks like a fantastic dream brought to life. Carve out enough time, too, to visit the many waterfalls, some of the most stunning natural wonders in Arkansas. Longbow Resort is located at 4349 Prim Road in Edgemont.

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10. Mount Magazine

If you’re looking for endless green, we've got the solution. Simply drive to one of the most scenic places in Arkansas, the top of Mount Magazine, which is located at 577 Lodge Drive in Paris, and look from the top of the highest point in Arkansas at all the hills and valleys around it. Don't forget to bring your camera, so you can snap photos from this breathtaking natural wonder in Arkansas.

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11. Loco Ropes

If you’re up for a little adventure, you should try to see the green from the canopy of the Ozark National Forest. You can do just that at Loco Ropes, which is located at Ozark Folk Center State Park at 1025A Park Avenue in Mountain View. It’s an adventure park, and there’s no adventure quite like it, especially during spring in Arkansas.

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So, what do you love most about spring in Arkansas? What are your favorite outdoor attractions in Arkansas in the spring?

These aren't your only options for soaking up the beauty of The Natural State. There are lots of scenic places in Arkansas worth exploring.