US Airways - July 2013 - (Page 76)

Northwest Arkansas Beaver lake is not just for fishing. Expect lots of water-sports action, too. N orthwest Arkansas is home to the world’s largest retailer and a world-class art museum, but city living is just part of its appeal. Just look out your airplane window as you fly into Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to glimpse its other side. From the sky you’ll see a patchwork quilt of pastures and farmland, federal and state parks, and national forestland with ribbons of rivers, waterfalls, and lakes winding through this Ozark Mountain countryside. This is an outdoorsman’s paradise. And while paradise may be a place of contentment, it’s not one of idleness. Get ready for year-round open-air excursions: fishing, floating, boating, birding, biking, hiking, hunting, horseback riding, backpacking, skydiving, and zip-lining. Add it all up and it’s clear that Northwest Arkansas does its part to live 76 july 2013 usairwaysmag.com up to the state’s official tourism slogan: The Natural State. Adrenaline Rush Adventure seekers, this region’s for you. The new Ozark Mountain Ziplines in Eureka Springs offers a canopy tour that soars through hardwood forests and over limestone cliffs. The zip lines are 200 feet off the ground and some of the cables are 1,800 feet long. Looking for even more high-flying thrills? Head to Skydive Skyranch in Siloam Springs, where licensed instructors will take you on a tandem skydive. You and your instructor will be harnessed together with a special parachute, and once the plane ascends to nearly 10,000 feet, you jump! Hit the Trails If you prefer your feet on the ground, the area also abounds with walking trails. The new Razorback Regional Greenway is a 36-mile-long, primarily off-road circuit that extends from Bentonville to Fayetteville. The trail links dozens of popular community destinations including six downtown areas, the University of Arkansas, the corporate headquarters of Walmart, J. B. Hunt, and Tyson Foods, arts and entertainment venues, historic sites, and parks. Also linked by city trails is the 16-mile Slaughter Pen Mountain Bike Trail in Bentonville, where any level of rider can hop on single-track with special features like log rides, drops, and jumps through forested rocky hillsides. Don’t miss the tabletop jumps, bermed turns, and a wall ride at the free-ride park. To escape civilization all together, head to the area’s state parks and camp out or stay in a cabin. All four parks have visitor centers with exhibits that http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - July 2013

US Airways - July 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Family-Friendly Vacations
Wine & Dine: The Other Portland
Great Tastes: Benjamin Steakhouse
Wine & Dine: A Crafty Measure
Diversions: Fresh as You Please
Great Tastes: Savor
Great Escapes: Now Resorts & Spas
Adventure: Climbing Mt. Rainier
Travel Feature: Grand Cayman, the Epicure's Island
US Airways: Top Dogs
Special Section: Northwest Arkansas
Golf: Primland, a Course Apart
Special Section: North Carolina High Country
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - July 2013