Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

A regular visitor to Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park recently discovered a 3.29-carat brown diamond in his wet-sifted gravel. It is the largest diamond found at the park this year and the largest since September 2021. David Anderson, of Murfreesboro, spotted the gem on Saturday, March 4, while wet-sifting soil from the West Drain of the park’s 37.5-acre diamond...

David Anderson's 3.29-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park next to a quarter for size comparison.

Geocaching at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Sarah Reap

Geocaching is an outdoor scavenger hunt that people around the world participate in. It is a great way to get out on a trail and explore a new area you wouldn’t normally explore. Crater of Diamonds has several caches hidden within the park boundaries for you to find!

Women’s history at Mount Nebo State Park

Zoie Clift

Mount Nebo State Park is the state’s second oldest state park. The park can be found in a stellar spot atop Mount Nebo and its location is tied to an interesting piece of history. In 1924, Mount Nebo became the first town on record in Arkansas to have an all-female government, including a female mayor and city council. At the park, there is a panel dedicated to the all...

Three women sitting on a bench watching a sunrise at Mount Nebo State Park

The Natural State’s Archeological State Parks

Arkansas State Parks Staff

Arkansas state parks are home to American Indian mounds, steamboat welcoming towns, and Civilian Conservation Corps campgrounds. All of them offer a unique perspective into the history of The Natural State and make for thought-provoking road trips. Crank up your tunes, put on your sunglasses, and wind your way through roads lined with oak trees growing alongside Arkansas’s...

Clay face pot at Parkin Archeological State Park exhibit

Let’s Ride: Mountain Biking Exhibit at State Capitol

Monika Rued

“Let’s Ride: Mountain Biking in the State Parks of Arkansas” is a biking exhibit at the Arkansas Capitol, celebrating mountain biking in Arkansas State Parks.

Mount Magazine Reworks Amphitheater

Meg Matthews

There’s something special about an amphitheater experience — the expansive sky, premium acoustics, the energy in the air. It’s no wonder amphitheater events create unforgettable memories.

Music Roots Hits All the Right Notes

Monika Rued

The Music Roots Program in Stone County provides traditional folk music instruction in local schools. Skilled musicians provide youth with classes in traditional folk instruments.

More Than a Walk in the Woods at Petit Jean State Park