Today I had the opportunity to visit the South Arkansas Arboretum in El Dorado, Arkansas. I have to admit that it is one of the most beautiful locations that I have ever experienced. Walking through the woods was so soothing and calm and the fact that it was raining lightly only added to the peaceful atmosphere. If you ever want to visit this arboretum I recommend coming in the Fall because of all the variety of colors all around you. Strolling down the moss covered walkways through all the leaves and brightly colored flora was a truly magical experience.
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The South Arkansas Arboretum is an arboretum and botanical garden owned by the local school system but operated as Arkansas's 50th state park by the South Arkansas Community College. It is located next to the former El Dorado High School in El Dorado, Arkansas, USA and open daily except for holidays.The 3-acre (1.2 ha) arboretum features plants indigenous to Arkansas's West Gulf Coastal Plain region, plus flowering azaleas and camellias. Signs identify many of the trees, including shortleaf and loblolly pines, southern and sweet bay magnolias, black gum, white ash, American sycamore, Carolina beech, American holly, black cherry, sugar maple, and oak species such as water, post, southern red, white and overcup.Opened in 1965, the arboretum is Arkansas's only state park located within a city. It includes more than two miles (3 km) of paved trails.
And here is the best part - visiting the South Arkansas Arboretum is absolutely FREE! That's right, this amazing nature park is beautiful, clean and safe and it doesn't cost you a penny.
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