Motel 6 Arkadelphia, Ark is a dump. Even by Motel 6 standards. Not one car in the lot and just looks downright shady.
I lived in Crestview as a teenager going to JR High and High school there. I have traveled a lot and paddled all across the southeast. I can assure you that I always go home for the absolute best paddling anywhere! We use to have canoe races on the Yellow River. The rivers here are absolutely gorgeous from Yellow River in Crestview to "Cotton Bridge" in Baker, FL to Blackwater River in Milton and Blackwater State park. There are beaches on every turn! Clear sandy bottom rivers. No rocks or mud or dirt! Its just an amazing time. These rivers flow! No need to kill yourself paddling on these rivers, its a relaxing, very easy paddle or even just a float in a tube! If you can I would suggest the Overnight Trips and Camp on a Sand Bar. I cannot say enough about it! It is a must see for anyone that likes the outdoors, water, camping.