Slowly but surely fall is making its way to Arkansas. Take advantage of these mild weekends with a quick hike or two! Meadowbrook is a short and sweet frolic through the fields in Russellville. Let’s pack up the family and head to this relaxing little nature walk in the woods.

It’s easy to have a picture-perfect day at Lake Dardanelle State Park since the whole place is absolutely stunning.

Google/David C However, you don’t have to stay on the lake to enjoy your time at the park. One nature trail in the middle of the woods offers quite a relaxing break.

Meadowbrook Trail is a breezy walk through the forest that’s perfect for younger family members.

Facebook/Arkansas Nature Lovers/Lori Johnson The trail is just under a mile and will take about 30 minutes at a leisurely pace. The path is well worn but not paved so it may be a bit muddy after a rain.

This short and sweet walk through the woods will take away any stress you’ve accumulated throughout the week.

Google/Glenn Johnson It may not be a grand hike up the mountain but this modest trail instantly reconnects you to nature after a few steps. The multiple footbridges throughout the loop will guide you over creeks and between the trees.

You’ll reach an observation deck to aid in wildlife spotting.

AllTrails/Julia Baker The raised platform is near the beginning of the loop on the left side. You’ll come across it shortly after leaving the amphitheater.

You’ll never know what you’ll see along the trail!

Facebook/Arkansas Nature Lovers/Lori Johnson One game to play with your young hiking buddies is nature bingo. Try to spot different kinds of flowers, mosses, birds, and critters around the loop.

No matter if bring your two-legged or four-legged family members, everyone will enjoy this little trail at Lake Dardanelle.

AllTrails/Doug Neidholdt For more information on this trail or the rest of the state park, visit this website.

Where’s your favorite place in the state for a nature walk? Share yours in the comment below! We’d love to see your photos of this field trip in our Facebook group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured (like Lori Johnson today!) and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.

Google/David C

However, you don’t have to stay on the lake to enjoy your time at the park. One nature trail in the middle of the woods offers quite a relaxing break.

Facebook/Arkansas Nature Lovers/Lori Johnson

The trail is just under a mile and will take about 30 minutes at a leisurely pace. The path is well worn but not paved so it may be a bit muddy after a rain.

Google/Glenn Johnson

It may not be a grand hike up the mountain but this modest trail instantly reconnects you to nature after a few steps. The multiple footbridges throughout the loop will guide you over creeks and between the trees.

AllTrails/Julia Baker

The raised platform is near the beginning of the loop on the left side. You’ll come across it shortly after leaving the amphitheater.

One game to play with your young hiking buddies is nature bingo. Try to spot different kinds of flowers, mosses, birds, and critters around the loop.

AllTrails/Doug Neidholdt

For more information on this trail or the rest of the state park, visit this website.

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