Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas Park Bull Shoals - White River Cossatot River Crater of Diamonds Crowley's Ridge Davidsonville DeGray Lake Resort Historic Washington State Park Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Lake Dardanelle Logoly Ozark Folk Center Powhatan Courthouse Prairie Grove Battlefield Village Creek Region Central Lower Delta North Central Northwest [X] Southwest [X] Upper Delta Park Activity Backpacking Boating / Marinas Climbing Diamond Digging Fishing Geocaching Hang Gliding Hiking Horseback Riding Kayaking / Canoeing Lake Tours Motorcycling Mountain Biking River Running Road Cycling Snorkeling / Scuba Diving Swimming Watchable Wildlife Trail Type ATV Backpacking Barrier Free (ADA) Day Hikes Horseback Riding Kayaking/Water Trails Mountain Biking Wilderness Trail Difficulty Easy Moderate Strenuous Author Arkansas State Parks Staff Billy Nations Bonnie Marberry Cara Curtis Cathy Combs Chris Adams Elizabeth Kimble Grady Spann Haley Johnson Heather Runyan Ivory Detter Jason Parrie Joe Jacobs Josh Williams Kara Helton Kayla Gomance Kelly Farrell Kristina Root Leita Spears Maggie Howard [X] Mary Buchman Matt Manos Megan Ayres Moore [X] Meg Matthews [X] Monika Rued Paul Butler Pearl Jangjiravat Rachel Lewis Robin Gabe Sarah Reap Sasha Bowles [X] Shelley Flanary Tara Gillanders Tayler Markham Waymon Cox Zoie Clift Date Published November 2021 December 2020 November 2020 September 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 November 2019 November 2018 March 2018 October 2017 September 2017 June 2017 May 2017 February 2017 December 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 March 2016 Pagination Page 1 Next page Next › Arkansas State Parks Celebrate the New Year with First Day Hikes Nov 2021 ⁄ Monika Rued Make a healthy New Year’s resolution by kicking off 2022 with an invigorating First Day Hike at an Arkansas state park near you. Arkansas State Parks Adjusts Operations to Respond to Statewide COVID-19 Increase Dec 2020 ⁄ Meg Matthews Visitor information centers, museums, restaurants and two marinas at Arkansas State Parks will see a reduction of operating hours to efficiently manage available resources during the recent statewide increase in COVID-19 cases. Visitor Finds 4.49-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park Nov 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued It was all treat, no trick this Halloween for Steven McCool of Fayetteville, Ark., at Crater of Diamonds State Park. The 34-year-old found the third-largest diamond of the year. He found a 4.49-carat yellow diamond. Jailhouse Bed and Breakfast at Historic Washington State Park Sep 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued Want to stay in a unique historic place? Historic Washington State Park has the perfect place. The Jailhouse Bed and Breakfast is a jailhouse that has been renovated with all the modern amenities. The original jail was completed in 1873. It was a brick, one-story building with four jail cells. It housed criminals for offenses such as burglary, forgery, assault, assault... Passing Time in Historic Powhatan Apr 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued Powhatan Historic State Park Interpreter Geoffrey shows you just as we still do today, the people of historic Powhatan made their own toys, games, and entertainment to pass the time and help families grow stronger together. Help Us Protect Your Arkansas State Parks Apr 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued Lake Catherine State Park Superintendent Cheryl Vincent goes over Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Thank you in advance for helping us protect your Arkansas State Parks. Physical Distancing at Arkansas State Parks Mar 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued It's important during this COVID-19 health emergency, that we all practice social "physical" distancing and follow CDC guidelines. Park Interpreter Matthew shows us some best practices while visiting state parks and other natural areas. Relax, Recharge and Recreate During Spring Break Feb 2020 ⁄ Meg Matthews Arkansas State Parks have many ways to relax, recharge and recreate fun and affordable. Take the time this spring break to visit a park and enjoy the physical and mental benefits. Opt Outside for Green Friday Nov 2019 ⁄ Meg Matthews Green Friday is an antidote to Black Friday where programs will be offered at many Arkansas State Parks on the day after Thanksgiving each year. Arkansas State Parks December To Do List Nov 2018 ⁄ Monika Rued December is a wonderful time to connect with your community in Arkansas state parks. We have interpretative programs and events on tap all month to celebrate the holidays. Pagination Page 1 Next page Next ›
Arkansas State Parks Celebrate the New Year with First Day Hikes Nov 2021 ⁄ Monika Rued Make a healthy New Year’s resolution by kicking off 2022 with an invigorating First Day Hike at an Arkansas state park near you.
Arkansas State Parks Adjusts Operations to Respond to Statewide COVID-19 Increase Dec 2020 ⁄ Meg Matthews Visitor information centers, museums, restaurants and two marinas at Arkansas State Parks will see a reduction of operating hours to efficiently manage available resources during the recent statewide increase in COVID-19 cases.
Visitor Finds 4.49-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park Nov 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued It was all treat, no trick this Halloween for Steven McCool of Fayetteville, Ark., at Crater of Diamonds State Park. The 34-year-old found the third-largest diamond of the year. He found a 4.49-carat yellow diamond.
Jailhouse Bed and Breakfast at Historic Washington State Park Sep 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued Want to stay in a unique historic place? Historic Washington State Park has the perfect place. The Jailhouse Bed and Breakfast is a jailhouse that has been renovated with all the modern amenities. The original jail was completed in 1873. It was a brick, one-story building with four jail cells. It housed criminals for offenses such as burglary, forgery, assault, assault...
Passing Time in Historic Powhatan Apr 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued Powhatan Historic State Park Interpreter Geoffrey shows you just as we still do today, the people of historic Powhatan made their own toys, games, and entertainment to pass the time and help families grow stronger together.
Help Us Protect Your Arkansas State Parks Apr 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued Lake Catherine State Park Superintendent Cheryl Vincent goes over Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Thank you in advance for helping us protect your Arkansas State Parks.
Physical Distancing at Arkansas State Parks Mar 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued It's important during this COVID-19 health emergency, that we all practice social "physical" distancing and follow CDC guidelines. Park Interpreter Matthew shows us some best practices while visiting state parks and other natural areas.
Relax, Recharge and Recreate During Spring Break Feb 2020 ⁄ Meg Matthews Arkansas State Parks have many ways to relax, recharge and recreate fun and affordable. Take the time this spring break to visit a park and enjoy the physical and mental benefits.
Opt Outside for Green Friday Nov 2019 ⁄ Meg Matthews Green Friday is an antidote to Black Friday where programs will be offered at many Arkansas State Parks on the day after Thanksgiving each year.
Arkansas State Parks December To Do List Nov 2018 ⁄ Monika Rued December is a wonderful time to connect with your community in Arkansas state parks. We have interpretative programs and events on tap all month to celebrate the holidays.