Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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Physical Distancing at Arkansas State Parks

Mar 2020

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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.

Park interpreter Matthew holding a stick showing six feet distance

Safely Using Trails and Outdoor Spaces During COVID-19 Event

Mar 2020

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Joe Jacobs

Arkansas State Parks remain open at this time to provide needed outdoor spaces for our guests. While we have some diminished services, the parks are open for day-use activities including hiking, running, cycling, fishing, paddling, wildlife watching, etc. It’s vital that people find ways to engage in physical activity and be out in nature during this time; the benefits to...

Traversing Trails

Mar 2020

Connecting with the great outdoors can be a wholly rejuvenating experience. Sometimes just the act of getting outside and taking in nature can give you a sense of clarity. At Arkansas State Parks, we believe in the renewing energy of the outdoors. You can explore any of our 52 state parks, each with its own unique lens for visitors to experience their surroundings. One of...

Devil's Den State Park Visitor Gallery

Sep 2018

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Monika Rued

We love singing the praises of Devil's Den State Park but don't just take our word for it. Check out our visitor gallery and tag Devil's Den State Park or use #ARstateparks to share your pics and videos.

Josh Jeffers Named Superintendent of Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Oct 2017

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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.

Josh Jeffers, Pinnacle Mountain State Park Superintendent

Fun Fall Events

Oct 2017

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Monika Rued

Arkansas State Parks has several fun fall events and programs. Check out some of our park interpreters’ suggestions they sent in and make your plans to come visit.

What is a Diamond Worth?

Jun 2016

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Waymon Cox

Find out how we grade and appraise of the diamonds found at the Arkansas State Park, the different types of diamonds and how often our visitors discover diamonds they can take home.

Esperanza Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park

The Once and Future Mather Lodge

Mar 2016

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Arkansas State Parks Staff

Mather Lodge is closed for restoration, renovation and major rebuilding, but will stay true to the original design and structure of the CCC era in which it was built.

Wings on the Wind

Mar 2016

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Don Simons

As you scan the horizon with a good set of binoculars, there is a variety of wildlife to spot in state parks from hawks and eagles to monarch butterflies and song birds.

Crater of Diamonds State Park: A wonderful and crazy place

Mar 2016

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Waymon Cox

The main thing that makes Crater of Diamonds State Park so unique is that our visitors are allowed to hunt for diamonds, and then are allowed to keep them.