Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce Community Profile and Membership Directory
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RECREATION So Much to Explore<br />
With so much natural<br />
beauty surrounding<br />
the Arkansas River<br />
Valley, <strong>Russellville</strong><br />
is the perfect place for families.<br />
Whether hiking to the waterfall on Petit<br />
Jean Mountain or boating on Lake<br />
Dardanelle, an up-close <strong>and</strong> personal<br />
relationship with nature is never more<br />
than just a few steps away.<br />
The beautiful Arkansas River<br />
makes its way through <strong>Russellville</strong><br />
between the Ouachita <strong>and</strong> Ozark<br />
Mountains providing stunning vistas,<br />
championship fishing, boating,<br />
sailing, swimming, skiing <strong>and</strong> other<br />
recreational opportunities.<br />
DARDANELLE LOCK & DAM<br />
Dardanelle Lock <strong>and</strong> Dam, located<br />
south <strong>of</strong> <strong>Russellville</strong> on the Arkansas<br />
River, created Lake Dardanelle which<br />
is a major reservoir on the Arkansas<br />
River. This 35,000 acre lake is known<br />
for its fishing, boating, skiing, camping,<br />
<strong>and</strong> other recreational uses.<br />
LAKE DARDANELLE<br />
STATE PARK<br />
Lake Dardanelle State Park <strong>and</strong> Old<br />
Post Road Park together <strong>of</strong>fer boat<br />
access ramps, fishing piers with<br />
h<strong>and</strong>icap accessibility, information<br />
center, 332 campsites, cabins, marina<br />
<strong>and</strong> boat repair, <strong>and</strong> amphitheater.<br />
The Lake Dardanelle State Park<br />
Visitor Center encompasses 10,527<br />
square feet <strong>of</strong> interactive nature<br />
exhibits, a multipurpose meeting <strong>and</strong><br />
class room, <strong>and</strong> park staff <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
BONA DEA TRAILS AND<br />
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY<br />
Bona Dea Trails <strong>and</strong> Wildlife Sanctuary<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers over six miles <strong>of</strong> walking <strong>and</strong><br />
jogging trails through 186 acres <strong>of</strong><br />
natural wildlife habitat. A physical<br />
fitness course with 18 workout stations<br />
is also available for those seeking a<br />
more vigorous workout.<br />
Holla Bend Natural Wildlife Refuge<br />
located to the south <strong>of</strong> <strong>Russellville</strong> is<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the state's most outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
42 <strong>Russellville</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> 2016 | COMMUNITY PROFILE & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
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