Overview
Timberlands is in Southern Arkansas, one of the United States of America.
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Best things about Timberlands
Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park
The land where this American Civil War battle took place was settled by Thomas Jenkins, who started the ferry in 1815. It was run by his sons, William and John DeKalb, until 1861. The Battle of Jenkins' Ferry, the final …
Conway Cemetery Historic State Park
Burial site of the first governor of Arkansas. Interpretive display, historic cemetery, and scenic views of surrounding pastures and forest.
Poison Springs Battleground State Park
Memorial and site of the Battle of Poison Springs, April 18, 1864. Confederates attacked a Union supply train, forcing retreat to Camden. Most notable for the Confederacy's brutal and savage mass murders of captured Afri…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Arcadia)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ELD South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field, El Dorado — 26 mi away. Directions
- MLU Monroe Regional Airport, Monroe — 73 mi away. Directions
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 179 mi away (major hub). Directions
Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Magnolia — explore the town.
- Day 2: Pine Bluff — Arkansas Railroad Museum, AGFC Delta Rivers Nature Center, Cane Creek State Park.
- Day 3: Redfield — Redfield Library, Redfield City Park, Tar Camp Park.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
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Places in Timberlands
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Cities
- El Dorado
- Garland
- Hope — Birthplace of former President Bill Clinton, as well as a stopping point for travelers between Dallas and Little Rock.
- Magnolia — Quiet college town in the southwest, home to Southern Arkansas University.
- Pine Bluff
- Redfield — Small city between Little Rock and Pine Bluff; home to celebrated local restaurant, The Mammoth Orange Cafe.
- Texarkana — The largest city in the region
See
State Parks and Historic Sites
This part of the state has a plethora of sites where the region's rich history can be taken in. This was the region where the Arkansas component of the American Civil War's Red River Campaign took place. The sites listed below are not near any specific destination town and are in extremely rural locations. Most sites are open daily.
See Poison Springs Battleground State Park
Memorial and site of the Battle of Poison Springs, April 18, 1864. Confederates attacked a Union supply train, forcing retreat to Camden. Most notable for the Confederacy's brutal and savage mass murders of captured African American soldiers from the Union. Interpretive displays, picnic tables, and hiking trail.
See Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park (Jenkins' Ferry Battlefield)
The land where this American Civil War battle took place was settled by Thomas Jenkins, who started the ferry in 1815. It was run by his sons, William and John DeKalb, until 1861. The Battle of Jenkins' Ferry, the final battle in the Arkansas component of the Red River Campaign, began on April 30, 1864. Despite their disadvantaged position, Confederates launched one unorganized attack after another. This ultimately failed as the Union forces successfully crossed the swampy Saline River and escaped to the safety of Little Rock. The battle is often seen as a Pyrrhic victory for the Union troops as they had still failed at their ultimate goal of joining with General Nathaniel Banks's troops in Louisiana.
Do
- Enjoy a small town festival at Governor Conway Days in Bradley with a parade, car show, and children's games.
- Stop by Emerson for the Purplehill Pea Festival and the World Championship Rotary Tiller Race in June.
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Nearby
Arkadelphia
City / town · 4 listings · 54 mi away
Dumas
City / town · 2 listings · 64 mi away
Ruston
City / town · 16 listings · 68 mi away
Arcadia
City / town · 2 listings · 70 mi away
Lake Village
City / town · 4 listings · 71 mi away
Monroe
City / town · 16 listings · 72 mi away
Benton
City / town · 3 listings · 74 mi away
Minden
City / town · 2 listings · 76 mi away
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