DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN BENTONVILLE, AR

Transformed by Walmart's presence into something completely unexpected, this northwest Arkansas city of 54,000 has become a legitimate cultural and recreational destination. The world-class Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art sits alongside extensive mountain biking trails that attract enthusiasts from across the region. Families love this unique combination of corporate resources, outdoor recreation, and small-town values that somehow all work together perfectly. Dog owners discover that when a community embraces outdoor culture this seriously, every day feels like an adventure waiting to happen.