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LIFE'S AN ADVENTURE

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WHAT IS THIS?

The Helena Adventure Company exists to let the world know about the incredible outdoor opportunities that exist in Helena, Arkansas and the Arkansas Delta on the Mississippi River. Helena, perched on the geographic anomaly of Crowley's Ridge, offers every type of outdoor adventure from hiking, boating and swimming to music festivals and amazing food. You're not going to get what we have anywhere else in the world, guaranteed. Join us and experience this place for yourself. Continue on below for the list!

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HELENA, ARKANSAS ADVENTURE LIST

 

+ Guided Tours

Delta Heritage Active Tours

Mississippi Canoeing – Quapaw Canoe Company

Big Slash Ducks and Bucks Guided Hunting

Ducks n Dogs Guided Hunting

Richmond Guiding Hunting

Great River Road

 

+ On The Water


Boat Ramp for the Mississippi River at Helena River Park

Canoe, Kayak, Fishing at Bear Creek Lake in Mississippi River State Park

Canoe Rentals in Helena

Quapaw Canoe Company Helena Outpost

Swimming on Bear Creek Lake

Swimming on Mississippi River, Friar’s Point, MS

Swimming on Storm Creek Lake

 

+ Bike, Hike, Run, & Walk


Biking Delta Heritage Trail - Gravel Trail

Delta Heritage Trail Brochure

Delta Cycling Guide

Low Road to Hornor’s Neck Lake

Biking Tour Da Delta Race/Tour

Walk at the Helena River Park

King Biscuit Run - 5k

Historic Helena Levee Walk

Bear Creek Lake Nature Trail



+ ATV Park

Horses Harley's ATV Park

 

+ Fishing and Hunting

Old Town Lake

Old Town Lake Map

Mississippi River

Arkansas Game and Fish Map

Arkansas Game and Fish Resources

Arkansas Game and Fish Home

Helena Lakes and Rivers

 

+ Camping

Mississippi River State Park

Lone Pine Campgrounds

Beech Point Campground at Mississippi River State Park

Mississippi River State Park Brochure

Camping at Storm Creek

Equipment Rentals at Quapaw Canoe Company Helena Outpost


+ Birding & Wildlife Watching

Delta Heritage State Park

Birding the Helena Delta

North American Bird Guide

 

+ Country Drives & Motorcycling

Delta Scenic Byways Overview 

National Scenic Byway - Crowley’s Ridge Parkway

“The Low Road” Through Crowley’s Ridge in St. Francis National Forest

Great River Road

Trip from Helena to Elaine

Trip from Helena to Friars Point


NEED A CO-PILOT?

Humane Society of The Delta - Adopt a Co-Pilot for your Adventures


OTHER AWESOME STUFF IN HELENA

+ Music Festivals

King Biscuit Blues Festival

Legendary Blues Festival

Juke Joint Festival-Clarksdale

Warfield Concerts - Free

Featured Festivals

Delta Cultural Center

 

+ Civil War Helena Outdoor Sites

Featured Attractions

Freedom Park

Fort Curtis

Battery D

 

+ Kid Stuff

For the Kids - Freeman Playground

803 Beech St., Helena, Arkansas 72342


WHERE TO EAT AND STAY

Lodging and Dining Overview

Air BnB

Edwardian Inn


GENERAL INFORMATION

47 Things To Do in Helena

Featured Attractions

About Helena

WHO ARE WE?

We are the Helena, Arkansas based community development non-profit, Thrive. We use design (all kinds) to team up and help communities improve. To learn more about us visit us here: Thrive.

 

 

WANT TO HELP?

We knew when we created our list we'd get feedback ;) That's why we want this list to be something you contribute to as well! Send us edits and ideas for new adventures at hac@thrivecenter.org. Do us a favor and send us a link and a short description to make it easier on us.