Category: Outdoors

6 Posts

Outdoor things to do in Texarkana and the ArkLaTex.

  • Best Hiking Trails Near Texarkana.

    Hiking is a great way to keep moving, get outside, and enjoy some adventures. There are some wonderful places to hike around the ArkLaTex. Texarkana is a city in two states, deep in southwest Arkansas and east Texas. Our family has been hiking all over the Four States and ArkLaTex area for the last ten years. I’ve compiled all of our favorite hikes within two hours of Texarkana into one…

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  • 5 family-friendly state parks within 90 miles of Texarkana – lake view with fall trees and bright sky, text overlay with ArkLaTex Adventure Club branding.

    5 Family-Friendly State Parks Within 90 Minutes of Texarkana

    An adventure at a state park is one of my family’s favorite day trips. Whether you’re looking for a trail, a picnic spot, a nature center, or just a place to enjoy some outdoor time, these parks have what you’re looking for. I’ve explored all of these with my family, from the time my kids were very little, and I can personally attest to how great they are. Here are…

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  • 3 Fall Hikes Near Texarkana with Great Views

    Fall is one of the best times to hit the trails around Texarkana: the air is cooler, the leaves are turning, and the bugs take a break (bye mosquitos and wasps). Whether you’re looking for a peaceful solo hike, a family adventure, or a weekend date outdoors, these three trails are just the ticket for a little fresh air, fall reset. My family and I love hiking these every year…

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  • Hiking Essentials from Coleyraeh

    Hey, thanks for being here! Whether you stumbled on this page or found it through my Ultimate ArkLaTex Hiking Guide, I’m glad you’re here. I am a content creator, writer, and influencer based in Texarkana, the southwest corner of Arkansas. Hiking and exploring has always been one of my favorite hobbies and when I moved to this area, I made it a point to see as much as I could!…

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  • The Ten Essentials You Need for Hiking in the ArkLaTex

    Hiking in the ArkLaTex looks a little different than hitting the trails out west. Our weather can change fast, the humidity is no joke, and many of our trails wind through forests, creeks, and rocky terrain. Whether you’re hiking at Cossatot River State Park, the Winding Staircase Trail, or one of my favorite waterfall hikes, there are ten essentials you need for hiking in the ArkLaTex. These are the ten…

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  • ArkLaTex Guide to the best rivers and lakes around Texarkana.

    This ArkLaTex guide to the best rivers and lakes around Texarkana will show you how to enjoy all that the region has to offer. Texarkana lies at the center of the four states region, where Texas and Arkansas come together and Louisiana and Oklahoma are nearby. From swimming, to paddle sports, to boating and fishing, you’ll find a spot for every type of outdoor, aquatic based adventure. This post is…

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