Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas Park Bull Shoals - White River Cossatot River Crater of Diamonds Davidsonville DeGray Lake Resort Delta Heritage Trail Devil's Den Historic Washington State Park Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Lake Dardanelle Logoly Mount Magazine Ozark Folk Center Pinnacle Mountain Plum Bayou Mounds Prairie Grove Battlefield Village Creek Region Central Lower Delta North Central Northwest Southwest Upper Delta Park Activity Backpacking Boating / Marinas Climbing Diamond Digging Fishing Geocaching Hiking Horseback Riding Kayaking / Canoeing Motorcycling Mountain Biking Road Cycling Watchable Wildlife Trail Type ATV Backpacking Barrier Free (ADA) Day Hikes Horseback Riding Kayaking/Water Trails Mountain Biking Trail Difficulty Easy Moderate Strenuous Author Adam Leslie Alex Hedegard Amy Griffin Arkansas State Parks Staff Billy Nations Bonnie Marberry Brian Whitson Cara Curtis Cathy Combs Chris Adams Chris Pistole David Armstrong Devin Moon Don Simons Elizabeth Kimble Grady Spann Haley Johnson Heather Johnson Heather Runyan Ivory Detter Jackie Rupp Jason Baumgartner Jason Parrie Jeanette Larson Jeanette Larson Jenn Menge Joe Jacobs John Morrow Jonathan Wirges Josh Williams Kara Helton Kayla Gomance Kelly Farrell Kristina Root Kylee Cole Leita Spears Leita Spears Maggie Howard Mary Buchman Matt Manos Megan Ayres Moore Monika Rued Mystina Swaim Paul Butler Pearl Jangjiravat Pete Salmon Rachel Lewis Randy Pearson Rebekah Spurlock Robin Gabe Ron Salley Ryan Smith Sarah Reap Sarah Wells Sasha Bowles Seth Boone Shelley Flanary Tara Gillanders Tayler Markham Tim Scott Waymon Cox Zachary Fisher Zoie Clift [X] Amy Griffin [X] Meg Matthews [X] Melissa Ray Date Published January 2021 December 2020 February 2020 November 2019 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 Pagination Page 1 Next page Next › Video: The Rhythm of Rattle Making Jan 2021 ⁄ Melissa Ray In this video, meet Park Interpreter Melissa Ray from Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park and learn how to recreate the rhythmic sound of American Indian rattles. They are simple to make but deep in meaning. 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. 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. Celebrate Your Valentine at an Arkansas State Park Feb 2020 ⁄ Meg Matthews Whether you’re looking for love or celebrating years of romance, Arkansas State Parks has something for everyone this Valentine’s Day. Since it lands on a Friday this year, it will be a wonderful time to get out with the one you love (or at least like!) and join in on the fun happening at several parks across the state. 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. Josh Jeffers Named Superintendent of Pinnacle Mountain State Park Oct 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews Josh Jeffers has Arkansas State Parks in the fiber of his being. The new Pinnacle Mountain State Park superintendent says having a passion for this kind of work comes naturally to him. Birding in Arkansas State Parks Sep 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews Arkansas has some of the finest bird watching. Many of our parks have bird watching checklists, and park interpreters who are avid birders and can guide you to view many of the birds in Arkansas. War Wounded Arkansan Receives Specialized Truck from Veterans Associations Aug 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews Farmington resident and Purple Heart recipient, Sgt. Marshall Kennedy, lost both legs in Afghanistan. He was awarded a Ford Raptor Truck, adapted to accommodate wounded veterans, for his service. Arkansas State Parks will Host a Variety of 2017 Solar Eclipse Programs Aug 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews Your Arkansas state parks are ready to make the eclipse special with programs scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2017. Check out our eclipse programs and viewing parties. Arkansas State Parks Honored for Special Achievement in GIS Aug 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews Arkansas State Parks has been chosen to receive a Special Achievement Award for Geographic Information System that integrates at the park data. Pagination Page 1 Next page Next ›
Video: The Rhythm of Rattle Making Jan 2021 ⁄ Melissa Ray In this video, meet Park Interpreter Melissa Ray from Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park and learn how to recreate the rhythmic sound of American Indian rattles. They are simple to make but deep in meaning.
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.
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.
Celebrate Your Valentine at an Arkansas State Park Feb 2020 ⁄ Meg Matthews Whether you’re looking for love or celebrating years of romance, Arkansas State Parks has something for everyone this Valentine’s Day. Since it lands on a Friday this year, it will be a wonderful time to get out with the one you love (or at least like!) and join in on the fun happening at several parks across the state.
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.
Josh Jeffers Named Superintendent of Pinnacle Mountain State Park Oct 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews Josh Jeffers has Arkansas State Parks in the fiber of his being. The new Pinnacle Mountain State Park superintendent says having a passion for this kind of work comes naturally to him.
Birding in Arkansas State Parks Sep 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews Arkansas has some of the finest bird watching. Many of our parks have bird watching checklists, and park interpreters who are avid birders and can guide you to view many of the birds in Arkansas.
War Wounded Arkansan Receives Specialized Truck from Veterans Associations Aug 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews Farmington resident and Purple Heart recipient, Sgt. Marshall Kennedy, lost both legs in Afghanistan. He was awarded a Ford Raptor Truck, adapted to accommodate wounded veterans, for his service.
Arkansas State Parks will Host a Variety of 2017 Solar Eclipse Programs Aug 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews Your Arkansas state parks are ready to make the eclipse special with programs scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2017. Check out our eclipse programs and viewing parties.
Arkansas State Parks Honored for Special Achievement in GIS Aug 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews Arkansas State Parks has been chosen to receive a Special Achievement Award for Geographic Information System that integrates at the park data.