Ozark-St. Francis National Forests<\/a>
\n<\/strong>“The Ozark National Forest covers 1.2 million acres, mostly in the Ozark mountains of northern Arkansas.” \u00a0It encompasses the tallest mountain in the State, Mount Magazine, and the Blanchard Springs Caverns.
\n“The St. Francis National Forest covers 22,600 acres in eastern Arkansas, one of the smallest and most diverse forests in the country.”
\nThere are “recreational opportunities for camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, hunting, boating, scenic drives, picnics sites, and opportunities for wildlife viewing.”<\/p>\n

Henry Koen Experimental Forest<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0
\n<\/strong>The 720 acre Henry R. Koen Experimental Forest (Koen)\u00a0is covered mostly in oak-hickory upland hardwood forest and oak-pine stands.
\nHenry Koen Nature Trail<\/a>\u00a0 0.5 mile interpretive trail<\/p>\n

Hammerschmidt Falls Trail \u00a01.2 miles “good for all skill levels”<\/p>\n

The Experimental \u00a0Forest is within the Ozark National forest so you might call the Jasper Ranger District office for information 870-446-5122.
\nForest Headquarters phone \u00a0479-964-7200<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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