Arkansas River

Arkansas River is a major river in the central United States, flowing through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. It is 1,469 miles long and is the sixth-longest river in the United States. The headwaters of the Arkansas River are in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, where it flows through the Arkansas River Valley. The river then flows east through the Great Plains of Kansas and Oklahoma, where it is used for irrigation and water supply. Finally, the Arkansas River flows through the Ozarks of Arkansas before emptying into the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River is an important source of water for drinking, irrigation, and industry. It is also a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, and other recreational activities