Introduction
Potential Arkansas Bicycle City Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Arkansas
Arkansas Animal & Wildlife Groups
Arkansas Business Organizations & Resources
Arkansas Education Organizations & Resources
Arkansas Environmental Groups
Arkansas International Groups
Arkansas State Government
Arkansas Other Useful Links
In Conclusion

“The Natural State” slogan sums up the potential for Bicycle City, Arkansas, development. Local residents and tourists from all over the world have long been drawn to the state’s abundant natural resources. The Ozark Mountains, the Ouachita National Forest, the Mississippi River and a multitude of state parks, timberlands and lakes offer outdoor adventure and natural trails. The Arkansas Division of State Parks lists popular outdoor adventures such as lake kayaking, river running, rock climbing, hiking, caving and snorkeling.

With a temperate climate and booming tourism industry, Arkansas’ natural beauty is its most important asset. The stage government has an active geological commission, and residents are educated about the importance of eco-friendly living, which is one goal of a potential Bicycle City, Ark., development.

The economic outlook in Arkansas is favorable for the addition a Bicycle City, AR, potential business base. The state’s outlook includes a low cost of living, central location, pro-business environment and diversified economy, and makes Arkansas an attractive place to live and work. Fayetteville has experienced record job and income growth over the past 10 years, making it one of the nation’s top MSAs in these categories.

Some great locations for Bicycle City, AR might be located 10 to 100 miles outside of these Arkansas hotspots where the natural environment is unspoiled:

• Population: 9,445
• Average Annual Rainfall 43 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 45, February - 51, March - 60, April - 69, May - 78, June - 87, July - 92, August - 90, September - 82, October - 72, November - 59, December - 49
• Water Black River, Greers Ferry Lake, White River
• Adjacent Public Land Lake Charles State Park, Mammoth Spring State Park, Powhatan Courthouse State Park, Jacksonport State Park, Bull Shoals State Park, Old Davidsonville State Park
• Zip Codes 72501, 72503, 72513, 72515, 72516
• Other Highlights Batesville offers an abundance of woods, meadows, fish and wildlife. They have an active volunteer community and an award-winning recycling program. Batesville was named one of the 100 best small towns in America and is an ideal location for outdoor sports such as hiking, canoeing and fishing.

• Population: 58,839
• Average Annual Rainfall 45 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 44, February - 51, March - 59, April - 69, May - 76, June - 84, July - 89, August - 89, September - 81, October - 70, November - 57, December - 48
• Water Beaver Lake, Lake Fayetteville, Lake Sequoyah, Lake Wilson, Lake Wedington, Buffalo River, Kings River, Mulberry River
• Adjacent Public Land Devil's Den State Park, Hobbs State Park, Withrow Springs State Park
• Zip Codes 72701, 72702, 72703, 72704, 72712
• Other Highlights Fayetteville is home to Mt. Sequoyah and several designated non-motorized trails and loops with natural scenery.

• Population: 35,750
• Average Annual Rainfall: 58 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 51, February - 57, March - 65, April - 74, May - 81, June - 89, July - 94, August - 94, September - 87, October - 76, November - 63, December - 53
• Water Hot Springs of the Washita (thermal waters), Gulpha Creek
• Adjacent Public Land Hot Springs National Park (oldest national park system)
• Zip Codes 71901, 71902, 71909, 71913, 71951
• Other Highlights Hot Springs is home Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs Spa, National Park Aquarium and Ouachita Mountain Valley, as well as lots of hiking trails, outdoor adventure tours and quartz crystal mining. There is an active volunteer community with over 200 clubs and organizations, in addition to the city's affordable homes and low taxes.

• Population: 55,515
• Average Annual Rainfall 50 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 45, February - 51, March - 61, April - 71, May - 80, June - 88, July - 92, August - 91, September - 84, October - 74, November - 60, December - 49
• Water Big Creek Reservoir, Big Pond
• Adjacent Public Land Craighead Forest Park, Crowley’s Ridge, 250 acres of public parks.
• Zip Codes 72401, 72402, 72403, 72404, 72417
• Other Highlights Jonesboro is one of Arkansas’ most progressive cities and is the regional center for agriculture, medicine and education. The city offers a comprehensive recycling program, affordable housing, low crime rates, low utility costs and an active civic club community.

• Population: 176,924
• Average Annual Rainfall 51 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 50, February - 56, March - 64, April - 73, May - 81, June - 89, July - 93, August - 92, September - 85, October - 75, November - 62, December - 53
• Water Arkansas River, Lake Maumelle
• Adjacent Public Land Burns Park, Julius Breckling Riverfront Park, Murray Park, Pinnacle Mountain State Park
• Zip Codes 72201, 72202, 72204, 72205, 72206, 72207, 72209, 72210, 72211, 72212, 72223, 72227
• Other Highlights Little Rock is home to the Big Dam Bridge and the Ouachita Mountains.

• Population: 2,876
• Average Annual Rainfall 48 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 46, February - 53, March - 61, April - 71, May - 79, June - 87, July - 92, August - 91, September - 84, October - 74, November - 60, December - 50
• Water Buffalo River, White River
• Adjacent Public Land City Park, Ozark Folk Center State Park, Ozark National Forest.
• Zip Codes 72533, 72560, 72519, 72556, 72088
• Other Highlights Mountain View offers Blanchard Spring Caverns, one of top outdoor destinations in the country. It is a health-conscious community with a low tax base and a moderate cost of living, and also promotes the preservation of traditional arts, crafts and music.

• Population: 60,433
• Average Annual Rainfall 51 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 49, February - 55, March - 64, April - 73, May - 81, June - 89, July - 93, August - 93, September - 85, October - 75, November - 62, December - 52
• Water Arkansas River, Shilcotts Bayou, Spring Creek, White Oak Bayou
• Adjacent Public Land Burns Park, Camp Robinson, Cooks Landing Park, North Shore Park, Riverfront Park, Vestal Park.
• Zip Codes 72113, 72114, 72116, 72117, 72118, 72120
• Other Highlights Residents and visitors to North Little Rock enjoy the Arkansas River Trail, the Old Mill and the River Rail electric streetcar system.

• Population: 3,525
• Average Annual Rainfall 44 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures January - 48, February - 55, March - 63, April - 72, May - 79, June - 87, July - 92, August - 92, September - 85, October - 75, November - 61, December - 51
• Water Arkansas River, Mulberry River, Ozark Lake
• Adjacent Public Land East Side Park, Reed Mountain Park, Ozark National Forest
• Zip Codes 72949, 72947, 72830, 72855, 72824
• Other Highlights Ozark is home to Altus Viticultural Area, the Boston Mountains, The Pig Trail scenic byway and White Rock Mountain. The city offers unlimited fishing opportunities and unspoiled mountains, rivers, forests and lakes.

• Arkansas Official State Website
• Arkansas The Natural State
• Arkansas State Parks
• City of Batesville
• City of North Little Rock
• City of Ozark
• Experience Fayetteville
• Google Maps
• Hot Springs
• Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce
• Little Rock
• Mountain View
• North Little Rock
• U.S. Census Bureau
• United States Postal Service
• The Weather Channel

• Arkansas Energy Office
• EnviroGuard Drilling
• North Arkansas Solar Power
• Oy Not Solar
• Rocky Grove Sun Company
• Stellar Sun

• Arkansas Audubon Society
• Arkansas Wildlife Federation
• Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals
• Last Chance Arkansas

• Arkansas Chamber of Commerce
• Arkansas Economic Development Commission
• Arkansas Science and Technology Authority
• Development Information Network of Arkansas
• Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
• Arkansas Institute for Economic Advancement

• Arkansas Department of Education
• List of colleges and universities in Arkansas

• Arkansas Canoe Club
  Arkansas Center for Environmental Studies
• Arkansas Environmental Federation
• Arkansas Native Plant Society
• Arkansas Recycling Coalition
• Arkansas Sierra Club

• Arkansas Association of Nigerians
  International Friendship Outreach
• International Reading Association
• Northwest Arkansas Filipino American Association

• State of Arkansas
• Arkansas Municipal League
  Arkansas Secretary of State
• Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
• Arkansas Natural Resources Commission

• Alternative Energy Resources in Arkansas
• Arkansas Foundation for Agriculture
• Arkansas Natural Resources Commission
• Big Dam Bridge

Brimming with acres of unspoiled mountains, rivers, lakes and natural beauty, this truly ‘natural state’ could create an ideal Bicycle City, Arkansas. With a temperate climate, booming tourism industry and growing economy, the possibilities for Bicycle City, Ark. are numerous. Potential sites are already filled full of citizens who are environmentally-aware, health-conscious and ready to live in a clean, safe, stress-free city.

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