Alma, AR

united states

Alma is a small Arkansas city on I-40, about 12 miles southeast of Fort Smith in the Arkansas River Valley. The interstate provides the main route through town, connecting travelers between Little Rock and Oklahoma, while US 71 runs north-south to Fort Smith and surrounding communities. The flat river valley terrain makes for easy driving, though summer heat and occasional winter ice can affect conditions. Alma's claim to fame is its Popeye statue downtown, marking the town's historic role as the "Spinach Capital of the World."