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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 stories of their adventures in the Arkansas outdoors. 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, and submit Arkansas photos from your journeys.

Even if you haven’t experienced the parks first hand, you’ll enjoy reading about distinctive Arkansas State Park experiences and viewing Arkansas wildlife photos from decades of dedicated and casual park-goers alike. Who knows, maybe you’ll be inspired to plan your own vacation in one of our state parks to explore the Arkansas outdoors!



Mount Magazine State Park
Joanne W.
posted 10/30/2009

I grew up and lived in the Rockie mountains for 21 years, I recently moved to Arkansas, My fiance has taken me places like Tulsa Zoo, Fort Smith Nature Center and now Mount Magazine State Park, It was amazing, I am afraid of heights by my fiance refu... read full story »



Devil's Den State Park
Kimber C. - Fayetteville, AR
posted 8/20/2009

I love walking the trails at Devils Den and the Yellow Rock trail has long been my favorite. When I was there Sunday, August 16th, 2009; I had a rare treat. After coming up a steep hill, I sat on a rock to catch my breath and enjoy the view. I hea... read full story »



Devil's Den State Park
Helen H. - Cameron, OK
posted 5/26/2009

April 20 - 25 my husband and I camped in the equestrian camp to ride the Dogwood Ride with NW AR Cavalcade. The weather was perfect, the scenery couldn't have been better. Having ridden the trails in the summer and fall was wonderful but the spring r... read full story »



Mount Magazine State Park
Amy B. - Little Rock, AR
posted 4/27/2009

We Saw Three Snakes
And two lizards.
A deceased squirrel.
Some native violets.
Perhaps some bloodroots.

The trip to Mount Magazine was beautiful, in all aspects. The drive, the weather (on Saturday), the eats, the atmosphere. Just beautiful. H...
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Daisy State Park
KJ E. - Paris, TX
posted 4/6/2009

For as long as I can remember my grandparents always took me camping with them. Their favorite place to go camping was Daisy State Park. If that was the only place we got to go camping in any given year we were all happy....We are planning a trip to ... read full story »



Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Linda W. - AR
posted 3/30/2009

I walk almost daily at the Pinnacle Mountain State Park Arboretum. It's a special joy to see the trout lilies come up in the spring. They sprout up through the dead leaves and cover the forest floor with their bright yellow, star shaped flowers and ... read full story »



Petit Jean State Park
Katie M. - Starkville, MS
posted 3/22/2009

The Bynum Family Reunion is held every year at Petit Jean the weekend after Memorial Day. This year we will celebrate our 30th reunion. I have too many pictures to just pick two to sum up my experience. We have witnessed all the changes throughout t... read full story »



Mount Nebo State Park
Lawrence S. - Baytown, TX
posted 2/18/2009

In the late 40s, my parents took the family for a week´s vacation to Mt. Nebo. We stayed in one of the CCC cabins (no idea how long since anyone had been in it...we had to clean out the spiders and other critters). I do not remember any other visit... read full story »



Logoly State Park
Jimmie L. - Magnolia, AR
posted 2/13/2009

My family and I moved to the Magnolia area in July of 2008. I could not wait to take my children to Logoly State park. My parents took me there often as a child. I had fond memories of the park. We would hike the trails and fish in the pond regularly... read full story »



Village Creek State Park
Melissa T. - southaven, MS
posted 12/30/2008

Village Creek State Park holds many special memories for me. It was where the schools would take us kids for our end of school picnic and it was where I learned how to "rough it" as a girl scout camping out in the campgrounds. But the most special ... read full story »



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