Exploring the Outdoors

Summer Bucket List

Enjoy this summer bucket list to ensure you don’t miss out out on the fun Rogers has to offer!

Glittering lakes, cascading waterfalls, challenging single-track mountain biking trails—there’s so much to discover in Northwest Arkansas’ great outdoors, and the best part is—it’s all just minutes away from Historic Downtown Rogers. Take in the breathtaking natural beauty of the Ozarks Mountain Country as you go on an unforgettable adventure. Reel in a trophy catch with a fishing trip on Beaver Lake. Marvel at an underground stream and gorgeous rock formations during a guided cave tour of War Eagle Cavern. Set up your campsite at the state’s largest state park, Hobbs State Park-Conversation Area, to spend a night under the stars. Explore the mountain biking trails and bike parks, from Lake Atalanta to The Railyard Bike Park or enjoy a leisurely game of golf one of the many pristine golf courses.

Get Creative

Spark your sense of creativity in Rogers, where you’ll discover a thriving arts and culture scene nestled in the midst of the majestic Ozarks. At Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, explore an awe-inspiring collection of work by American artists, including 19th-century paintings, outdoor sculptures surrounded by nature trails, and even an authentic Usonian home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Visit local artist studios and photography galleries in Historic Downtown Rogers or tap into your own creativity with a hands-on painting or pottery class.

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