Tourism
The unmatched beauty of the Arkansas River Valley and surrounding mountains continues to draw visitors from all over. Whatever the reason for your visit to western Arkansas, you just can’t beat our hospitality; it makes staying here a true pleasure.
Healthcare
Western Arkansas offers an out-sized medical community with the presence of Sparks Regional Medical Center and Saint Edward Mercy Medical Center, both located in Fort Smith. The centers boast exceptional hospital campuses and provide a network of satellite facilities and medical clinics in the area.© 2011 CGI Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Education
There's no doubt that the state of AR and the area’s local school districts are investing greatly in education. 21 K-12 public school districts, varying in size from less than 1,000 to as many as 14,000 students, are all focused on maximizing student retention, achievement and graduation in nurturing environments.
Welcome
Welcome to Arkansas!
The scenic western Arkansas region lends itself to a breathtaking and diverse panorama, one of the country’s finest outdoor playgrounds, great places to live and excellent business locations.
Location & Transportation
Western Arkansas is bounded by the Oklahoma border to the west, the majestic Boston Mountains – a portion of the great Ozark Mountain range – to the north, and the scenic and rugged Ouachita Mountains to the south.
Residential Living
Living is at its best in western Arkansas. Families, professionals and retirees have all found a place to call home in settings that include friendly neighborhoods, lakefront and country estates with acreage and custom homes with panoramic overlooks.
Business & Industry
The area hosts outstanding national and international companies in addition to small and medium-sized goods and services producing businesses that have proven western Arkansas to be a great place for businesses, big and small.
Government &
Community Services
The western Arkansas area is served by 6 county governments and 42 incorporated municipalities, and is home to 255,000 residents. Local governments and their elected officials work to stay in touch with their residents and dependably provide public services.
Regional Cooperation
Though comprised of four dozen different local jurisdictions of varying sizes, constituencies and resources, local leadership recognizes that success locally hinges on the region’s success. Working together regionally is most evident at the Western Arkansas Planning and Development District – WAPDD, or Wapaditty.
