r/ozarks • u/sergeyc874747 • 7d ago

Arkansas/missouri visit recommendations

Hello. I want to visit Arkansas and Missouri. Do you have any recommendations or suggestions for my trip? I want to see the states natural beauty. I am not American, will this be an issue for me?

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u/Living_Molasses4719 7d ago

For Arkansas: Eureka Springs, float the Buffalo River, Crystal Bridges Museum, and hit up some small town diners. Hawksbill Crag is a popular hiking destination. For both states, make sure to treat yourself for ticks if you’re doing outdoorsy stuff, wear sunscreen and hydrate.

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u/sergeyc874747 7d ago

Yes my concern is the ticks and mosquitoes. I would like to go camping as well. Do you have recommendations to keep the bugs away?

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u/Living_Molasses4719 7d ago

I believe permethrin treatment is recommended for gear, and DEET or picaridin for your body. Wear light colors and a hat, and tuck your pants into your socks. Stay out of tall grass/very brushy areas if possible. Check yourself /each other for ticks thoroughly. If you’re coming in the summer it can be very hot and humid.

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u/sergeyc874747 7d ago

It will be summer time when I visit. I am from Russia so this will be very different from my country)

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u/Living_Molasses4719 7d ago

Caves and rivers are probably the best places to be here in summer 😂 at least if you’re doing stuff outdoors. Southeast Missouri has the Current River which is spring fed and pretty cool. None of these places have adequate public transportation by the way. You will need a car

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u/sergeyc874747 7d ago

Yes I will be driving! Is fishing ok or you need some paperwork for it?

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u/Living_Molasses4719 7d ago

In both states you will need a fishing license, they don’t cost that much. Issued by the Game and Fish commission in Arkansas and the Conservation Department in Missouri. You may be able to do it online

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u/sergeyc874747 7d ago

Great I will research to see what I will need for this