Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Entering Crowley’s Ridge State Park , the first things you notice are the trees. As you wander through the park you will see a wide variety of trees, shrubs, vines, and flowering plants.

The Timelessness of Petit Jean State Park

One of the purposes of establishing Petit Jean State Park in 1923 was to protect an exceptional piece of Arkansas for the future enjoyment of the public.

Growing up in day camps

For kids here in Arkansas, August means it’s time to head back to school. The end of the summer is near. School sports have started, school supply shopping is in full swing, and kids are slipping back...

The Other “Spring Migration”

As birds slowly make the journey north and critters begin to roam free, another migration takes place in Arkansas that breathes life back into these hallowed parks.

The Hoo Doo Woman of Arkansas

I have an atypical Park Interpreter station here at Parkin Archeological State Park . The largest part of my job seems to be researching Arkansas History. Arkansas is an exceptionally colorful state,...

Modern Adventures

Arkansas State Parks are the perfect place to explore for the young and young at heart. Find more ways to get outside and enjoy the beauty and nature all over our state!

Petit Jean State Park’s Archeological Treasures

Petit Jean State Park is full of fascinating geology, as well as rare rock art found in the park’s primary archeological site. Find the archeological significance of treasure trove.

Petit Jean State Park’s Archeological Treasures

It’s About the People

The elderly visitor stood at the first marker on the Knapp Trail , gazing out across the plaza area, a wide expanse of open grass. The wind carried the scent of many wildflowers straight toward his up...

What? No Dinosaurs?

As an interpreter at an archeological park, I have my work cut out for me. I do not have the geology or the beauty of Lake Ouachita , nor do I have Mt. Magazine’s View to draw visitors to my door. Wha...

Volunteering “Warms You Twice”