Thrillist named Kings River the most underrated place in Arkansas, and we agree. The Mulberry, the Buffalo, and the White River get tons of attention, but what about their less developed counterparts? Kings River is a tributary of the White, and from its starting point on the slopes of the Boston Mountains, it flows nearly straight north for more than 90 miles until it empties into Table Rock Lake. The best part about the Kings River, though, is that every one of those miles is gorgeous.

The Kings River Falls Natural Area is a great place to hike.
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The falls are especially beautiful during periods of heavy rainfall.
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It’s also nice during periods of lower flow.
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The area surrounding the river is gorgeous. Check out this dogwood in bloom:
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You might even find a little something extra while exploring the area...
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...Treasure Falls, for example.
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Fishing is a popular activity along the river.
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Especially bass fishing.
Probably the best way to see the river is on a float trip. If you don’t have a canoe of your own, don’t worry. Kings River Outfitters can hook you up.
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Most of the river is a nice, easy float.
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Even the most difficult rapids on the Kings River are rated as medium difficulty.
What are you waiting for? Go out and see the most underrated river in Arkansas. You just might find it’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been.
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