Petit Jean State Park

The gorgeous Petit Jean State Park, is one of the Best Places to Visit in Arkansas, is located in northern Arkansas, close to Morrilton, and is home to wonderful wildness. According to local lore, the park is named after a young French woman who sadly perished while exploring the area in the 18th century.

According to the legend, she pretended to be a male so she could travel with her boyfriend on the voyage and kept her true identity a secret until she was close to death. Her burial, which is still visible from the top of the majestic mount at the park's center, is surrounded by lovely landscape. Visitors can take in breathtaking vistas of the Arkansas River Valley from its summit, while its lower slopes are filled with magnificent caves, canyons, and woods.

While the park offers some excellent hiking opportunities, as well as fishing and boating on Lake Bailey, one of its most alluring features is the brilliant Cedar Falls, which cascades 29 meters over a rough cliff face.

• Location: Arkansas