Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Every year, annual cicadas emerge from the ground and sound off the unofficial start of summer. If you have visited Southwest Arkansas’s famous Crater of Diamonds State Park in the last week, you know cicada season is upon us!

Brood XIX has emerged in Southwest Arkansas

The lasting impact of the CCC at Arkansas State Parks

Apr 2024

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Zoie Clift

Arkansas has 52 state parks across the state. This history and heritage of Arkansas State Parks has roots in many interesting areas, including the Civilian Conservation Corps, CCC.

Eclipse phenomena to view at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Mar 2024

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Sarah Reap

lifetime event. On April 8, Crater of Diamonds State Park will be one of Arkansas’s premier locations to experience the 2024 Great North American Eclipse. This event will be unique and spectacular, bringing along with it several “phenomena” that viewers should be aware to look for before, during, and after totality.

Eclipse phenomena to view at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Parkin Archeological State Park: a National Historic Landmark

Mar 2024

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Zoie Clift

Among the places to explore archeology history year round in Arkansas is Parkin Archeological State Park in Parkin.

Spring break at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Mar 2024

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Sarah Reap

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! With a mild winter behind us, it’s not too hard to believe spring is already here. Looking forward to warmer weather and school breaks, families from all over the country are planning spring break trips, and several will choose to spend time at the world-famous Crater of Diamonds State Park.

Spring break at Crater of Diamonds State Park

The Solar Eclipse at Crater of Diamonds State Park – What to Expect

Feb 2024

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Sarah Reap

On Monday, April 8, Arkansas will be center stage for the 2024 Great North American Eclipse, and Crater of Diamonds State Park will be one of the state’s premier locations to experience the event. The eclipse will begin at 12:30 p.m. and end at 3:08 p.m., with complete totality from 1:47 p.m. to 1:51 p.m.