Passport/Visa Requirements: All U.S. citizens must have a passport when traveling by air to or from Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America and Mexico. Citizens of Canada, Mexico and the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda also must have a passport or other designated secure document to enter the U.S.
Beginning 1 June 2009, passports are required for land crossings at the Canadian and Mexican borders with the U.S. and for cruise passengers returning to the U.S. from Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada or Bermuda.
Reconfirm travel-document requirements with your carrier prior to departure.
Population: 2,779,154.
Languages: English.
Predominant Religions: Christian (Roman Catholic, Protestant), though other major religions are represented..
Time Zone: 6 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-6 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Voltage Requirements: 110 volts.
Additional Reading
Arkansas Hiking Trails: A Guide to Seventy-Eight Selected Trails in The Natural State by Tim Ernst. Cloudland.Net Publications.
He has published a number of books on specific topics, and his work is highly detailed. He is also the author of Arkansas Nature Lover's Guidebook: How to Find 101 Scenic Areas in The Natural State. Cloudland.Net Publications.
Tourist Offices
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone 501-682-7777. Toll-free 800-628-8725. http://www.arkansas.com.
