For the valley in Colorado, see Early history of the Arkansas Valley in Colorado.
Region in Arkansas, United States
Arkansas River Valley
The River Valley
Region
The River Valley as seen from atop Petit Jean Mountain in Petit Jean State Park
Etymology: The Arkansas River
Country
United States
State
Arkansas
Time zone
UTC−6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)
UTC−5 (CDT)
Area codes
479, 501
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The Arkansas River Valley (usually shortened to River Valley) is a region in Arkansas defined by the Arkansas River in the western part of the state. Generally defined as the area between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains,[1] the River Valley is characterized by flat lowlands covered in fertile farmland and lakes periodically interrupted by high peaks. Mount Magazine, Mount Nebo, and Petit Jean Mountain compose the Tri-Peaks Region, a further subdivision of the River Valley popular with hikers and outdoors enthusiasts. In addition to the outdoor recreational activities available to residents and visitors of the region, the River Valley contains Arkansas's wine country as well as hundreds of historical sites throughout the area. It is one of six natural divisions of Arkansas.[2]
^Arkansas Tour Guide. Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. 2013. p. 142.
^Arkansas Tour Guide. Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. 2013. p. 141.
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