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Arkansas State Parks Stories & Photos

The year 2008 honors 75 years of making memories in Arkansas State Parks, and now park-goers have a place to share their State Parks adventures. Describe your quest of conquering Arkansas’s highest peak. Share trail tips and hints of your favorite state park walking paths or scenic routes. Offer details of your most memorable lake or river expeditions.

Even if you haven’t experienced the parks first hand, you’ll enjoy reading about distinctive Arkansas State Park experiences from decades of dedicated and casual park-goers alike.



Mount Nebo State Park
Julie C. - Batesville, AR
posted 5/4/2008

This was my family's first camping adventure. We live in Batesville, Arkansas. After looking at the Mt.Nebo website, we booked our campsite immediately. I have never been to a more beautiful, clean, and fun park! The views were awesome and the park e... read full story »



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David T. - Sherwood, AR
posted 4/26/2008

I was born in Morrilton, AR and because of that Petit Jean State Park was my first ever State Park to visit. I remember going up there as a child. I have visited and camped at several of the wonderful State Parks in the state. Recently, however, I w... read full story »



Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Anna A. - Little Rock, AR
posted 4/20/2008

Today we had another educational adventure with Rangers James and Josh. They took us on a nature hike and showed us many things about wild flowers and plants. We also held a caterpillar and the rangers explained how the caterpillars live in the woods... read full story »



Mount Nebo State Park
Iva R. - Arlington, TX
posted 4/16/2008

My aunt and uncle lived in Blytheville and my mother, father and I would go visit them every year or so. We discovered Mt Nebo when I was about 10, in 1960. It became our favorite place and we would always try to spend a couple of nights there befo... read full story »



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Amanda F. - Booneville, AR
posted 4/5/2008

State parks have played a HUGE part in my and my husbands lives..

Our first date was to Pinnacle Mountain after I convinced him I could hike.

After a brief time apart apart we met at Petit Jean to see each other for the first time in a year an...
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Withrow Springs State Park
Brian H. - Claremore, OK
posted 3/28/2008

Our family went to Withrow Springs State Park and we absolutely love it!
This is a true jewel in the Arkansas Parks system, it is the most friendly and peaceful place to stay.
The waterfall was just a trickle when we took the "before" picture on ...
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Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Doris B. - Little Rock, AR
posted 3/20/2008

Rock Wren at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Many Arkansas birders take advantage of Kingfisher Trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, hoping for a chance to see a favorite bird or perhaps even a rare species seldom seen in Arkansas. We are never di...
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Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Sherry Ann C. - Mena, AR
posted 3/12/2008

These are pictures of me and my dog Sadie on a hike of the Ouachita Trail between Queen Wilhelmina State Park and the Pioneer Cemetery. I like living at Queen Wilhelmina State Park where my mom is the park superintendent. It is the most beautiful pl... read full story »



Lake Catherine State Park
Harold R. - Waldron, AR
posted 3/6/2008

My wife and I started going to Lake Catherine State Park in 1992. As the kids got older, they began to enjoy the fishing, hiking, and interactive programs. Plus, being that close to Hot Springs allows us to enjoy Magic Springs, Mid-America Museum, ... read full story »



Lake Ouachita State Park
Kelly F. - LR, AR
posted 3/6/2008

Two summers ago my Oklahoma cousin Sarah, a city kid, visited Arkansas. We decided to spend the week having outdoor adventures and had a blast hiking Seven Hollows and Bear Cave at Petit Jean State Park, and also digging for diamonds and other cool r... read full story »



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