Arkansas - 10 Shocks of Visiting Arkansas

Whether you are heading to Fayetteville, Arkansas to watch a Razorback football game, visiting the Wal-Mart Museum and headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, or taking in the hot springs of Hot Springs, Arkansas there is a lot to enjoy in the state of Arkansas. Here we go through some culture shocks and things that may surprise people about the state of Arkansas, the natural state.
Filmed in Yellville, Arkansas
Copyright Mark Wolters 2021
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[PapaGingerManDude]

Biggest "shock" to me was the exceptional hospitality every where we went. Very kind hearted people.

[davidcampbell]

1 of my pre peeves. Born n raised in Arkansas, people come here, see how beautiful it is; move here, then bulldoze down all the trees to make a ranch. Really, it's the trees that make it beautiful.

[mrsnatarella]

Lived in Arkansas my entire life. It is absolutely gorgeous here. If someone from Arkansas tells you to 'watch for deer' when you leave, it's our way of saying we love you.

[lynnfrost]

Thank you for the kind words about Arkansas! We are so used to hearing the negative, it’s nice to hear some positive things said about our state. So pleased you all enjoyed your time here.

[d.r.bartlette]

Great video! But as a native Arkansan, I have to point out that Hot Springs is NOT in the Ozarks. It's in the Ouachita Mountains, an ENTIRETY different mountain range.

[zbennett]

One thing to always appreciate about Mark Wolter is that he doesn’t just give you the basic tourist info of every city/state and country he visits. He gives you the inside scoop of what a local would give you! Dude, your channel is a goldmine!! Been a follower for over a year!

[Chrisbs]

I used to live in Tulsa and travelled all over Arkansas for work, I had 2 shocks... 1 was the Wealth, I saw Ferraris in Barns in Tyson country, and loads of Porsches in Bentonville. 2. was the Great Vietnamese food in Fort Smith, AR in 1975 a nearby base housed 100, 000 refugees from Vietnam after the fall of Saigon, while most left to other parts of the country, there is a large population of Vietnamese and some excellent restaurants to get your Pho on :) Thanks for the Arkansa memories, I used to love going to Eureka Springs

[edwcnj]

Folks from Arkansas are as genuine as can get

[vickielewallen]

I moved from So Cal to Little Rock Arkansas a few years ago and now live up in Northwest Arkansas. I *love* NW Arkansas, so many lakes, rivers, trails, State Parks, National Forests, Nat'l Park, etc. I like the city of Fayetteville here when i need to go into the city. If you love nature, this is a great place to live. I won't move now.

[VicRider]

Spent 2 days driving Ozarks down to Texarkana through the back roads! wow! Arkansas truly shocked me. We drove from Texas up to Oklahoma and east into the Ozarks.. the landscape flipped to beautiful hills, winding roads.. roads were clean and smooth . People drove sensibly, sticking to speed limits, nice little towns in the national forests! I am surely coming up here every spring and autumn .

[karishort]

I actually was born and raised here. Several years ago, I moved to Los Angeles California and then to Henderson, Nevada for a few years. I moved back last year and there truly is NO PLACE LIKE HOME ❤️🥰❤️ Thank you for this video!!!! ❤️

[juliekozlowski]

From a person from Illinois who’s been living in Arkansas for over 14 years, It does not feel like Georgia but it certainly does not feel like even Missouri. The hospitality is much nicer people are kinder here some drive like idiots but it is a slower pace of life and just a nice place to live!

[DanielTrue]

Just moved to arkansas from arizona 3 weeks ago and love it so far! The beauty in this state is unbelievable.

[evelynwitt]

Thank you for the insight but you forgot one thing: The only diamond producing area is in Arkansas at Murfessboro and it is also a State Park.

[marymeisiek]

You forgot the Arkansas Grand Canyon! Gorgeous!

[liveitloud]

Thank you for covering Arkansas in such a kind way. We so often are made fun of as hillbilly’s, which is so far from the truth. I was born and raised in Arkansas and I love Arkansas. And the Pig Trail is BEAUTIFUL in the fall. Not sure I agree about the Midwest vibe, we are as Southern and country as cornbread. Also, in the counties where you can buy alcohol, it is not sold on Sunday.

[zacharylewis]

As a native Arkansan, I’d like to say thankyou for this awesome video!😋 north-east Arkansas getting in those Ozark mountains can really highlight the beauty of this state, stopping by Greers Ferry Lake or Heber Springs is a gorgeous town, and Mountain View Arkansas is a real tourist stop for anyone wanting to sneak a peak into that mountain top lifestyle 😁

[therogersadventure]

Born and raised Arkansan here! I became a big fan of your channel before we loved to Germany. We've used it a lot to plan trips in Europe and learn how to enjoy the Christmas markets. It's so, so nice to see Arkansas made your channel! Very proud of my home state. Although I was shocked by your statement that it has a Midwestern feel, I get it. Woo pig!!!

[Stormymystic]

We do consider ourselves southern, at least most of us, but.. Overall, you are 100% correct about the beauty and the small towns. We love it here, and yes.. pigs are important to us :D

[nickygembe]

I lived in the little tiny town of Elm Springs for 5 months in 2008. That whole northwest part of the state is absolutely fantastic! The people are amazing and never once looked down on me for being from Pennsylvania!