Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas Filter Park Millwood Ozark Folk Center Plum Bayou Mounds Davidsonville Delta Heritage Trail Historic Washington State Park Lake Fort Smith Moro Bay Woolly Hollow Region Southwest Central Lower Delta North Central Northwest Upper Delta Park Activity Fishing Kayaking / Canoeing Mountain Biking Watchable Wildlife Trail Type Trail Difficulty Author Arkansas State Parks Staff Waymon Cox Meg Matthews Monika Rued Chris Adams Sarah Reap Zoie Clift Megan Ayres Moore Tayler Markham Sasha Bowles Chris Pistole Grady Spann Heather Johnson Heather Runyan Jenn Menge Billy Nations Kayla Gomance Mystina Swaim Paul Butler Ryan Smith Tara Gillanders Adam Leslie Bonnie Marberry Cara Curtis Cathy Combs David Armstrong Don Simons Elizabeth Kimble Joe Jacobs John Morrow Jonathan Wirges Kara Helton Kelly Farrell Matt Manos Pearl Jangjiravat Rebekah Spurlock Shelley Flanary Zachary Fisher Alex Hedegard Amy Griffin Amy Griffin Brian Whitson Devin Moon Haley Johnson Jackie Rupp Jason Baumgartner Jason Parrie Jeanette Larson Josh Williams Kristina Root Kylee Cole Leita Spears Maggie Howard Mary Buchman Melissa Ray Pete Salmon Rachel Lewis Ron Salley Sarah Wells Seth Boone Tim Scott [X] Jeanette Larson [X] Robin Gabe [X] Ivory Detter [X] Leita Spears [X] Randy Pearson Date Published July 2020 June 2020 January 2017 April 2016 March 2016 Photo Essay: Alligator Antics Jul 2020 ⁄ Ivory Detter Alligators can be observed during the warm months of the year at Millwood State Park in the southwestern region of Arkansas, and they are an important part of the aquatic habitat here. Follow along as we go on a virtual alligator spotting adventure! All of the alligators in the following pictures have made Millwood State Park their home. Photo Essay: Branches in Time Jul 2020 ⁄ Leita Spears Historic Washington State Park in southwest Arkansas is well known as a historic village filled with preserved 19th-century homes and buildings. Besides these structures, you can also walk through town and explore a unique collection of living witnesses to the history of Washington: its many historic and champion trees. Photo Essay: Spring Bird Migration at Millwood State Park Jun 2020 ⁄ Ivory Detter Millwood State Park is located in southwest Arkansas where two major migratory bird flyways intersect. Part of our park mission is to provide safe and enriching educational opportunities about park resources, and one of our most prominent resources is the wildlife protected here. 5 State Parks Off the Beaten Path Jan 2017 ⁄ Robin Gabe Whether you’re looking to hike a trail, journey through history, muddy up your mountain bike, or just get away for the weekend, there is an Arkansas State Park waiting for you. Old-fashioned Community Energy Apr 2016 ⁄ Jeanette Larson The Ozarks is a unique and special place. Well-known for their beauty, these hills are also known for being challenging to live in or travel through. Winter at the Ozark Folk Center State Park Apr 2016 ⁄ Jeanette Larson The creativity of the music and crafts in Mountain Home, along with the genuine friendliness of the residents, draw visitors over the winding Ozark roads every year. Laughing and Learning Mar 2016 ⁄ Jeanette Larson Ozark Folk Center’s Folk School gives you the opportunity to three days immersed in fiber, the language of fiber, the techniques of fiber and the skills of working with fiber to make finished, usable items. Hard Work and Sweat Mar 2016 ⁄ Robin Gabe Imagine a group of Indians sitting quietly under the shade of a tree, wiping sweat from their brow and calculating how many more trips they must make with their baskets to complete their newest mound. Artifact Tales Mar 2016 ⁄ Robin Gabe Artifacts amaze me. It is a simple statement but every word is true. In certain cases, they are the only link that we have to past cultures. The American Indians that lived here are called the Plum Bayou Culture and they left clues to their way of life in the form of artifacts. Eagle Eyes Mar 2016 ⁄ Randy Pearson Each year, hundreds of bald eagles find their way to the Natural State to winter. Arkansas State Parks have numerous programs and special events to help you explore the fascinating world of these and other birds of prey. Bull Shoals-White River State Park hosts such an event: Eagle Awareness, held annually in January. This special weekend features a variety of activities...
Photo Essay: Alligator Antics Jul 2020 ⁄ Ivory Detter Alligators can be observed during the warm months of the year at Millwood State Park in the southwestern region of Arkansas, and they are an important part of the aquatic habitat here. Follow along as we go on a virtual alligator spotting adventure! All of the alligators in the following pictures have made Millwood State Park their home.
Photo Essay: Branches in Time Jul 2020 ⁄ Leita Spears Historic Washington State Park in southwest Arkansas is well known as a historic village filled with preserved 19th-century homes and buildings. Besides these structures, you can also walk through town and explore a unique collection of living witnesses to the history of Washington: its many historic and champion trees.
Photo Essay: Spring Bird Migration at Millwood State Park Jun 2020 ⁄ Ivory Detter Millwood State Park is located in southwest Arkansas where two major migratory bird flyways intersect. Part of our park mission is to provide safe and enriching educational opportunities about park resources, and one of our most prominent resources is the wildlife protected here.
5 State Parks Off the Beaten Path Jan 2017 ⁄ Robin Gabe Whether you’re looking to hike a trail, journey through history, muddy up your mountain bike, or just get away for the weekend, there is an Arkansas State Park waiting for you.
Old-fashioned Community Energy Apr 2016 ⁄ Jeanette Larson The Ozarks is a unique and special place. Well-known for their beauty, these hills are also known for being challenging to live in or travel through.
Winter at the Ozark Folk Center State Park Apr 2016 ⁄ Jeanette Larson The creativity of the music and crafts in Mountain Home, along with the genuine friendliness of the residents, draw visitors over the winding Ozark roads every year.
Laughing and Learning Mar 2016 ⁄ Jeanette Larson Ozark Folk Center’s Folk School gives you the opportunity to three days immersed in fiber, the language of fiber, the techniques of fiber and the skills of working with fiber to make finished, usable items.
Hard Work and Sweat Mar 2016 ⁄ Robin Gabe Imagine a group of Indians sitting quietly under the shade of a tree, wiping sweat from their brow and calculating how many more trips they must make with their baskets to complete their newest mound.
Artifact Tales Mar 2016 ⁄ Robin Gabe Artifacts amaze me. It is a simple statement but every word is true. In certain cases, they are the only link that we have to past cultures. The American Indians that lived here are called the Plum Bayou Culture and they left clues to their way of life in the form of artifacts.
Eagle Eyes Mar 2016 ⁄ Randy Pearson Each year, hundreds of bald eagles find their way to the Natural State to winter. Arkansas State Parks have numerous programs and special events to help you explore the fascinating world of these and other birds of prey. Bull Shoals-White River State Park hosts such an event: Eagle Awareness, held annually in January. This special weekend features a variety of activities...