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DiscoverNorthwestArkansas.com | 19 the trails are great for hiking and biking, and then you can return to your cozy cabin and warm up by the fire. Smaller by comparison but in no way less mesmerizing is Withrow Springs State Park in Huntsville, which is best known for floating and canoeing. It is also the only place on earth where one can find the rare Ozark Trillium flower! While there are gorgeous state parks to visit, each city in Northwest Arkansas is home to its own beautiful parks to patronize as well, and many have their own special niches! Rogers, for instance, has an immensely popular park specially made for mountain biking. The Railyard bike park offers biking obstacles for all levels of mountain bikers, from beginner to challenging, plus there is a bike cleaning station to wash the dirt off after catching some air. Siloam Springs plays host to another one-of-a-kind park, the Siloam Springs Kayak Park. The man-made rapids are perfect for thrill seekers, and for those looking to relax, there's plenty of creek to float along in leisure. For the history buffs, there are two key Civil War battlefields that have been turned into educational parks right here in Northwest Arkansas. Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park is one of the most well-preserved Civil War battlegrounds in the nation, and hosts epic reenactments of the battle the first weekend of December of every even numbered year. The Pea Ridge Battlefield, site of "the battle that saved Missouri for the Union," is now a United States National Military Park. Both Civil War battlefield parks offer guided tours and play host to an onsite museum, where guests can further interact with the rich local history. The Natural State is so endlessly full of beauty just ready to be explored, all year round and all across Northwest Arkansas… there is plenty of outdoor fun for the whole family! Siloam Springs Kayak Park The Railyard The castle playground at Wilson Park