See the Year-Round Beauty of the Ozarks–and Fall Leaves!

Hardy is the Eastern Ozarks’ four-season getaway.

Yes, we are famous for the Spring River in summer, but there is something to see in every season.

Add one of the hour-long drives below to your next visit to see some of the beauty that surrounds us.

These are particularly great routes for fall leaf peeping in late October and early November–they have all of the beauty that the Ozarks have to offer without the long drive to get there or the crowds and traffic of other parts of the Ozarks.

Spring River Country Leaf and Nature Trail

A one-hour loop north of Hardy passing through Mammoth Spring, Saddle, and Cherokee Village

Harold E. Alexander Leaf and Nature Trail

A one-hour loop south of Hardy circling the 13,000-acre Harold E. Alexander Wildlife Management Area.

Arkansas Fall Foliage Map

An interactive map showing predicted foliage peaks for the state’s various regions. A great trip-planning tool!