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On This Day in State Parks History

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The State Parks of Arkansas have played important roles in the history of our state. Visit a park and walk where history happened. Explore a prehistoric, American Indian mound site that the Hernando de Soto expedition visited. Walk hallowed ground where Civil War battles raged. Stay overnight in Civilian Conservation Corps-era cabins that are a tribute to the conservation achievements and craftsmanship of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Tree Army during the New Deal. Tour historic Washington where Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston traveled before they fought for Texas independence.

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Explore State Parks History
Time travel through history and explore our interactive timeline below that stretches all the way back to prehistory. It is designed to reveal stories about Arkansas’s heritage and help you understand how the history of Arkansas relates to your life.

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Tell Us Your Story
We’ve told our story, now it’s time to tell yours. With over 75 years of making memories in Arkansas State Parks, park-goers finally have a place to share their many unforgettable “remember when” stories and outdoor adventures. Read about other park-goers experiences and Tell Us Your Story. You’ll enjoy reliving your fondest, most cherished Arkansas State Park memories all over again.

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