Before the Confederates and the Union fought the decisive Battle of Pea Ridge, the Cherokee marched through the area on the ...

The Cherokee people called this journey the "Trail of Tears," because of its devastating effects. The migrants faced hunger, disease, and exhaustion on the forced march. Over 4,000 out of 15,000 ...

Today, much of the original trail is gone, but the National Park Service leads a collaborative effort to preserve traces of the paths and memories of those who made the trek. The Cherokee diaspora is ...

then follow the Historic Nature Trail Road to the Cherokee Orchard entrance to the park. In the winter months, the trail may be closed by the park service during inclement weather. To learn more ...