Sometimes you just want to get above it all. You want to be far from the madding crowd, whether they're shopping or on the road driving like maniacs. These photographs taken from planes, towers and the highest mountaintops in Arkansas will capture your imagination and fly your thoughts way over any temporary troubles here on the ground. Get a little perspective by looking at these shots taken from way above of neat locations and beautiful landscapes.

10. Bentonville From Above

This shot of Bentonville shows the downtown square looking from a south/southwestern position.

9. Atop Pinnacle Mountain

There's never a bad view once you've reached the summit of Pinnacle Mountain. Whether you take the easiest or roughest path, all trails lead to a magnificent sight from above.

8. Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa

This aerial shot of the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa towering grandly over the lovely art deco buildings in downtown Hot Springs was taken from the Hot Springs Mountain Tower.

7. White Bluff Power Plant

This aerial shot of the White Bluff Power Plant in Redfield shows off one of the tallest chimneys in the world. It stands more than 1,000 feet tall!

6. Mount Magazine Southern Overlook

The sky looks like a painting with incredibly detailed clouds in this photo taken from the southern overlook of Mount Magazine.

5. Christ of the Ozarks

The majesty of Christ of the Ozarks, located in Eureka Springs is best seen from afar--preferably from atop a mountain.

4. Ponca Sunrise

This sunrise over Ponca, Arkansas looks like a mystical mist was sent from above to decorate the Buffalo National River.

3. Hawksbill Crag

Nature never looked so vast and expansive as when you're standing at Hawksbill Crag, which can be found on the Whitaker Point trail at Buffalo National River State Park.

2. Summer Solstice

The gorgeous White River is the star of this scenic photograph. Taken in mid-June, the shot shows off Arkansas's summertime glory.

1. Mount Magazine Sunset

The sun setting over Mount Magazine is something that really has to be enjoyed whenever you take a trip to the area. The further you hike, the better the views.

Whenever you reach the summit of an Arkansas mountain or go for a helicopter ride you get to take in the fantastic scenery the Natural State has to offer all at once. Thankfully, there are a lot of intrepid photographers around who take these photos for those of us who may or may not have a dizzying fear of heights! Leave a comment about your favorite high spots around Arkansas where the scenery is awesome.