The Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center is surrounded by 170 acres of oak and hickory trees which are home to a series of trails and 12-acre Wells Lake. The lake is a popular fishing destination, and is heavily utilized for public and school educational and recreational programs. Inside exhibits focus on the Ozark and Ouachita mountains with the Arkansas River between, and includes live reptiles and fish in the displays.
Project Website:
www.rivervalleynaturecenter.com
8000 Wells Lake Road
Fort Smith, AR 72916
(479) 452-3993
Contact: Kelly Mulvihill | kelly.mulvihill@agfc.ar.gov