Little Rock and Fayetteville, AR are great places to live (I'm sure those are the two places findyourspot recommended--and did you get Albuquerque, too?). If I had my choice, I'd choose Fayetteville, but just because of more progressive politics. Cultural amenities are more accessible in Little Rock, though Fayetteville has its opportunities, mostly due to the university, which brings a diverse and educated population from other places.

How many states have their very own encyclopedia? http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/

If you like outdoor stuff, Arkansas is a great place to live, although the economy seems too skewed towards fishing and hunting, and not so much towards more physical stuff. It's coming along, though. We have lots of places for paddle sports, including the pristine Buffalo National River. Lots of mountain biking opportunities. Of course, the roads are wide open for cycling, but we have some ways to go to educate drivers. The Ozark Highlands Trail is one of the best hiking trails in the country, and is pristine and mostly undiscovered.

I live only 30 miles from Fayetteville. I lived in the Little Rock area for many years and still own a house there. Hundreds and thousands of retirees from the North (Yankees!) have settled in the Harrison, Hot Springs and Mountain Home areas, so there must be something good about Arkansas.

Karen