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Arkansas is one of the major producers of bromine brine in the United States. In addition, a large amount of crude oil and bauxite (aluminum ore) comes from Arkansas every year. Sixty useful tree varieties grow here, and timber is big business. In fact, practically every crop except citrus fruit is cultivated on its acres, including rice, strawberries, peaches, grapes, apples, cotton, soybeans, sorghum, and wheat. Arkansas is also a state plentiful in raw materials and has the only diamond field in North America open to the public. Preserved as Crater of Diamonds State Park (see MURFREESBORO), visitors may dig for diamonds on a "finders, keepers" basis.
Because Arkansas was remote, of rugged terrain, and slightly off-track of the western surge of frontier expansion, the area was slow to develop. After the Spaniards came the FrenchMarquette and Joliet visited the territory in 1673, and La Salle took possession for France in 1682. The first permanent settlement was made by Henri de Tonty in 1686 at Arkansas Post (see), which today is a national memorial (see). It was not until 1804, a year after Arkansas and the rest of the Louisiana Purchase had become US property, that the government paid any attention to the area. A United States headquarters was established at Arkansas Post; in 1819 the Arkansas Territory was organized and two years later the capital was moved to Little Rock.
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Arkansas
Statistics & Vital Data |  |
| Population: | 2673400 |
| Area: | 53,182 square miles |
| Timezone: | Central |
| Elevation: | 54-2,753 feet |
| High
point: | Magazine Mountain (Logan County) |
| Joined
Union: | June 15, 1836 (25th state) |
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Capital: | Little Rock |
| State
Motto: | "The people rule" |
| State
Flower: | Apple Blossom |
| State
Bird: | Mockingbird |
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Tree: | Pine |
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Fair: | Early-mid October in Little Rock |
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Arkansas Parks, Recreation Areas, & Historical Landmarks:
State Parks - Water-related activities, hiking, various other sports, picnicking and visitor centers, camping, as well as cabins and lodges are available in many of Arkansas' state parks. Camping: $7.50-$18.50/day. Swimming: $2-$2.25; under 6 free. Pets on leash only. Campers must register at the park office before occupying a site; all sites assigned, reservations available. Parks open all year; some facilities closed Dec-Feb or Mar. Brochures on state parks may be obtained from the Dept of Parks and Tourism, Parks Div, One Capitol Mall, Little Rock 72201; phone 501/682-7777 or 800/NATURAL.
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Arkansas
Weather and Climate:
Arkansas enjoys a generally moderate climate, punctuated by hot, humid summers and mild winters. Early spring can be rainy and damp. Mild winter temperatures (daytime highs in the 50s) make this a comfortable time as well. | |
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Fishing/Hunting
Opportunities in Arkansas:
Nonresident fishing license: annual, $30; 14-day, $22; seven-day, $17; three-day, $11. Trout permit, $9. Largemouth bass can be found in all big lakes; trout in the White, Little Red, Spring, and Little Missouri rivers; bluegill and crappie in most Arkansas lakes and rivers. Annual nonresident hunting license: basic (for small game), $80; annual nonresident all game hunting license: $225. Nonresident short trip license (five days for small game) for anything in season except deer, turkey, and bear, $55. Nonresident all game license five days, $125; 3 days, $100. State duck stamp: $7. Licenses may be ordered by phone, 800/364-GAME (credit card only). Arkansas fishing and hunting regulations are available from the Game and Fish Commission, #2 Natural Resources Dr, Little Rock 72205; phone 501/223-6300 or 800/364-GAME. | |
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A variety of pamphlets and maps are distributed by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, One Capitol Mall, Little Rock 72201; phone 501/682-7777 or 800/NATURAL.
Tourist information centers can be found at several points of entry into Arkansas; travel consultants provide suggested tour routes, a state tour guide, and literature on places of interest. The centers are open daily and are located in the following cities: Bentonville, US 71S; Blytheville, I-55S; Corning, US 67S; Fort Smith/Van Buren (Dora), I-40E; El Dorado, US 167N; Harrison, US 65S; Helena, US 49E; Lake Village, junction US 65, 82 and AR 144; Mammoth Spring, US 63; Red River, US 71N; Siloam Springs, US 412E; Texarkana, I-30E; and West Memphis, I-40W. Inquire locally for exact locations. |
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