Silhouetted sailboats against a mountain backdrop. Haunting cries of loons echoing through a rising mist. The splash of water ...

Hike through the scenic Arkansas forest along a state park trail that leads to gorgeous waterfalls - with plenty of opportunities for wildlife views, too.

Kristy Alpert is a lifestyle writer with more than a decade of experience covering travel, health, food, home, and more. She has bylines in Cosmopolitan, Southern Living, Men’s Health, Food & Wine, ...