Reconnect with nature without even leaving city limits. One of Arkansas’ newer nature preserves, the William Kirsch Preserve, shouldn’t be missed! Today’s relaxing paradise will whisk you away to a quiet riverside retreat so let’s pack a picnic before we go explore.

William Kirsch Preserve within the Ranch North Woods of Little Rock looks as flawless as a desktop background.

Facebook/The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas If you stare at this picture long enough you’ll be able to hear the warm breeze through the field and breathe in the fresh earthy scent. That said, it’s best to visit in person for the full experience.

The preserve is perfectly tucked into the Little Maumelle River on the far northwest corner of Little Rock.

Google/Jesse N The preserve’s land was sold to the Nature Conservancy in 2014 instead of being developed for housing. It’s amazing what’s hiding around Little Rock - this preserve is over 200 acres!

The different trails will tour you over land and river.

Google/David Weekley On land, the collection of small trails take about an hour to leisurely explore. In addition to the natural splendor of the area, this is also a perfect place for your four-legged friends! Unleashed dogs are welcomed to the preserve. As with any gem in Arkansas, just be sure to leave no trace.

The riverside of the park has even more to offer.

Google/Linda Dormus Stay on the boardwalks and fish a while or take on the water trail for more excitement. Take your kayak along the river’s 8.2-mile trail to navigate around the massive cypress trees. If you can’t get enough of the Little Maumelle you can even camp on this floating platform.

While you’re here you may even get the urge to take another nearby adventure!

Google/Mike Bilotti Within eye shot of the preserve sits Pinnacle Mountain. The state park is only a ten minute drive from the preserve so it’s easy to turn this dog walk into a full day (or weekend) of exploring.

Have you visited this lovely preserve yet? We’d love to hear about your adventures! Add your photos to our Facebook group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.

Facebook/The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas

If you stare at this picture long enough you’ll be able to hear the warm breeze through the field and breathe in the fresh earthy scent. That said, it’s best to visit in person for the full experience.

Google/Jesse N

The preserve’s land was sold to the Nature Conservancy in 2014 instead of being developed for housing. It’s amazing what’s hiding around Little Rock - this preserve is over 200 acres!

Google/David Weekley

On land, the collection of small trails take about an hour to leisurely explore. In addition to the natural splendor of the area, this is also a perfect place for your four-legged friends! Unleashed dogs are welcomed to the preserve. As with any gem in Arkansas, just be sure to leave no trace.

Google/Linda Dormus

Stay on the boardwalks and fish a while or take on the water trail for more excitement. Take your kayak along the river’s 8.2-mile trail to navigate around the massive cypress trees. If you can’t get enough of the Little Maumelle you can even camp on this floating platform.

Google/Mike Bilotti

Within eye shot of the preserve sits Pinnacle Mountain. The state park is only a ten minute drive from the preserve so it’s easy to turn this dog walk into a full day (or weekend) of exploring.

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