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QUALITY OF PLACE

Nearby Devil’s Den State Park
welcomes thousands of visitors every
year. The 2,200-acre park is known for
its amazing bluffs, caves, and trails. The
popular Butterfield Hiking Trail spans 15
miles and is the perfect way to cap off a
day trip or overnight stay.
Mount Magazine State Park, home
to Arkansas’ highest peak, is another
famous state attraction. The park features
breathtaking views and ideal spots for
hiking and picnicking. Visitors can also
take in one of the many programs offered
by park rangers or go on a hang gliding
adventure. Mount Magazine is one of
only two sites in the entire state to offer
a launch area. The Mount Magazine
State Park Lodge offers picturesque
accommodations, overlooking the Petit
Jean River Valley and Blue Mountain Lake.
The property includes 60 guest rooms, a For more than 30 years, Van Buren’s Field of Dreams has served as one of the region’s premier sports
hearth room lobby, conference center, complexes. It serves as home field for the Van Buren High School Pointer Baseball team and has
business center, indoor swimming pool, been the site of numerous national-level tournaments. Photo courtesy Van Buren School District.
fitness center and gift shop. The lodge 1,700-gallon aquarium filled with fish has hosted countless ball games and has
also operates “The Skycrest Restaurant,”
which is famous for its delicious Southern and turtles from the Arkansas River. The welcomed thousands of players and fans
cuisine. center is a valuable resource to schools, over the years. Eleven baseball fields are
The Janet Huckabee Nature Center, homeschool cooperatives, parents, scattered throughout the 68-acre facility.
located a few miles from Van Buren, is and other groups looking to provide It is conveniently located off I-40 and Lee
situated on 170 acres overlooking Wells an interactive educational experience Creek Road, making it easily accessible to
Lake. Visitors can get an up-close look at to children during the school year and Van Buren residents and traveling teams.
native plants and animals while hiking or summer break. The Field of Dreams is home to the Van
For more information on the state parks Buren School District’s baseball team and
walking through the gorgeous property.
Skilled staff and volunteers offer guided system, visit www.arkansasstateparks. hosts games for the Boys & Girls Club of
tours, boating lessons, and hunting com. Van Buren and other organizations. The
safety courses. Admission to the nature Field of Dreams complex has also hosted several state
and regional tournaments, including the
center is free and includes access to the One of the region’s top-rated sports
trails and exhibits. Highlights include a complexes, Van Buren’s Field of Dreams Babe Ruth World Series and Cal Ripken
tournament events.
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