Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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Discovering the Uncle Sam

Jul 2022

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Waymon Cox

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! In recent weeks, we have learned that the Uncle Sam Diamond—the largest ever found in the United States—is now on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, D.C. While Uncle Sam is one of America’s most significant diamonds, most people don’t know the fascinating story of how...

Morning on DeGray Lake

Jun 2022

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Kayla Gomance

Come find the power of serenity by watching the day begin at DeGray Lake Resort State Park.

Sunset at the Pond at Logoly State Park

Jun 2022

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Heather Runyan

Among the bugs, frogs, and bird sounds, there is a full chorus performing for whoever is willing to stop and listen, especially around sunset. Take a moment to enjoy the sounds of Logoly State Park and then go out and discover your own sunset chorus, wherever you may be.

More than just a dirt field

Jun 2022

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Tayler Markham

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! With summer here, we are planning exciting new programs for park guests in the months to come. This summer will be a special one for the Crater of Diamonds, as we celebrate 50 years as an Arkansas State Park!

family digging for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Best parks for a family getaway

Jun 2022

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Arkansas State Parks Staff

Arkansas State Parks are perfect for your family getaway. With activities for everyone and every age, you’ll have plenty to do at any one of our state parks. Check out our list for some ideas on parks you should visit.

Family canoeing at Cane Creek and touching the lilly pads

5 Activities To Do In State Parks

Jun 2022

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Kelly Farrell

You probably already know there are tons of fun activities to do with your family and friends while visiting the state parks of Arkansas – things like hiking scenic trails, kayaking on lakes and streams, fishing, birdwatching, touring historic sites, visiting museums, geocaching, and so much more.

Lake Chicot State Park: A “C” of Discovery

Jun 2022

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Alex Hedegard

Lake Chicot serves as a “C” (sea) of discovery, delivering a pristine bald cypress ecosystem that provides both beauty and a healthy haven for much of Lake Chicot State Park’s wildlife. As you watch this video, imagine what wildlife lives here.

Summertime Diamond Searching Requires Planning, Attention

May 2022

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Waymon Cox

The summer season at Crater of Diamonds State Park begins on Memorial Day Weekend. Summer is typically the busiest season at the park, as families spend their vacations searching for diamonds in Arkansas. Visiting the Crater of Diamonds in summer can be a lot of fun, if you prepare ahead and know what to expect.

Digging for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds

Visitor finds 2.38-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park

May 2022

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Waymon Cox

A regular visitor found a 2.38-carat brown diamond on April 10 at Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park. It is the largest diamond found at the park this year. After more than a decade of searching and hundreds of diamond finds at the park, Adam Hardin found his first diamond weighing more than two carats. Hardin was wet-sifting soil from the East Drain of the park’s 37...

Adam Hardin's 2.38-carat brown diamond he found at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Intimacy of candlelight

Apr 2022

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Chris Adams

Lighting in the 19th century brought families closer together in the domestic space, creating an intimacy that today's electric-driven lighting cannot replicate. This is the theme of our new mini candle-making workshop. Historic Washington State Park’s interpretation focuses on what makes candle illumination unique, the technological improvements in lighting and how it...