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Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Parkin Archeological

Region

  • Central
  • [X] Upper Delta
  • Lower Delta
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Park Activity

  • Hiking

Trail Type

  • Backpacking
  • Barrier Free (ADA)
  • Day Hikes
  • Wilderness

Trail Difficulty

  • Easy
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Author

  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Meg Matthews
  • Monika Rued
  • Heather Runyan
  • Bonnie Marberry
  • Elizabeth Kimble
  • Grady Spann
  • Kara Helton
  • Pearl Jangjiravat
  • Cara Curtis
  • Cathy Combs
  • Jason Parrie
  • Joe Jacobs
  • Kelly Farrell
  • Kristina Root
  • Maggie Howard
  • Mary Buchman
  • Megan Ayres Moore
  • Robin Gabe
  • Sarah Reap
  • Sasha Bowles
  • Tara Gillanders
  • Zoie Clift
  • [X] Matt Manos
  • [X] Rachel Lewis

Date Published

  • October 2020
  • November 2016

Photo Essay: The Secrets of the St. Francis 

Oct 2020
  ⁄  
Rachel Lewis

Parkin Archeological State Park in eastern Arkansas focuses on protecting cultural resources. The St. Francis River, a very large and mostly overlooked resource here, has proved to be a lifeline for past cultures that lived on this site. And, it continues to be a valuable resource today. These photos will guide you through past cultures of Parkin to show how the St...

Painting of five American Indians in a canoe traveling on the river.

5 Fall Hiking Tips

Nov 2016
  ⁄  
Matt Manos

It is hiking season in Arkansas and that brings some unique and beautiful opportunities. The leaves are changing, along with the temperatures. These cooler days can make for some great fall hiking.

Hiker at Pinnacle Mountain Sunset
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