Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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.

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...

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...

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.

You know you’re in for a unique experience when you visit Arkansas State Parks, so why not stay in a way that’s unique, too?

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.

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.

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.

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

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.