Arkansas Quartz Crystals

Arkansas Quartz Crystals

Explore Arkansas quartz crystals, crystal mining in the Ouachita Mountains, and the geothermal wonders of Hot Springs National Park.

Male Hooded Merganser on an Arkansas Pond

Male Hooded Merganser Swimming In A Pond

A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a striking male Hooded Merganser duck while it briefly visited a small pond in Arkansas one winter.

Stream Erosion in Ouachita National Forest

Roots of Resilience: A Tree Defies Erosion in Ouachita National Forest

Stream erosion in Ouachita National Forest reveals nature’s power, reshaping land, supporting wildlife, and offering photo opportunities.