Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

One of the purposes of establishing Petit Jean State Park in 1923 was to protect an exceptional piece of Arkansas for the future enjoyment of the public.

The Park that was a Farm

Entering Crowley’s Ridge State Park, the first things you notice are the trees. As you wander through the park you will see a wide variety of trees, shrubs, vines, and flowering plants.

Words Get Cheaper by the Day

Words get cheaper by the day. So do pictures. The technological revolution has made almost everyone an author and photographer.

Getting Your Feet Wet

Adam Leslie

The best way to learn is to get your feet wet by taking part in a creek seining program. It was developed to help monitor the aquatic life found in Lee Creek, but it turned into so much more.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park Rocks!

Tucked away in central Arkansas, Pinnacle Mountain is one of the most accessible state parks for hiking, backpacking, climbing, camping, and biking.

Spring Fever!

Who’s ready for spring? Signs of this much-anticipated season are everywhere, from fields carpeted with henbit to blooming elm trees.

Falcate Orange Tip at Arkansas State Parks

Sounds of the Night

Adam Leslie

Sitting around a campfire at an Arkansas State Parks is a great way to experience nature in the park and night time is full of activity and there are many animals to listen for.

The Mary Woods No. 2 – Life on the River

Yes, it’s true: The rise and fall of the timeless Black and White Rivers shape life and history at Jacksonport State Park.

Hard Work and Sweat

Robin Gabe

Imagine a group of Indians sitting quietly under the shade of a tree, wiping sweat from their brow and calculating how many more trips they must make with their baskets to complete their newest mound.

Artifacts at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park

A Wild and Scenic River