Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Chris Adams

Learn the history of this cabin that once housed the supervisors of the Royston plantation. Explore the saddlebag design, the art of chinking, and the contrast between frontier life and the grandeur of Greek Revival homes. Click the link to learn more.

Find two August birthstones at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Sarah Reap

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Rockhounds often have a special connection with their birthstones. The diamond search area at Crater of Diamonds State Park is a good place to find many birthstones, most notably diamonds—the birthstone for April—but also peridot and spinel, which are birthstones for August.

Find two August birthstones at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Arkansas State Parks: A Park for Everyone

Zoie Clift

Arkansas has one of the top state park systems in the nation and these destinations, which are open year-round and free to enter, can be found across the state in a range of landscapes.

A bicentennial year for Washington, Arkansas

Zoie Clift

This year is a bicentennial year for Washington, Arkansas.

The 1874 Hempstead County Courthouse at Historic Washington State Park.

Arizona man finds two-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park

Waymon Cox

There is nothing better than memories made while spending quality time with family. For Will and Marshall Barnett, of Buckeye, AZ, a recent father-and-son trip to Arkansas’ famous Crater of Diamonds State Park resulted in the story of a lifetime and the second-largest diamond registered so far this year.

Arizona man finds two-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park

Last Man in the Woods

Pete Salmon

According to our mission, one way Arkansas State Parks enhances guests’ quality of life is by providing exceptional outdoor experiences. But, can we accomplish this enhancement for those who are hesitant to link nature experiences with quality of life? I am well-suited to answer this question.

Video: Deer at Dusk

Heather Runyan

Village Creek State Park offers a chance for survival to many white-tailed deer. Natural resources that are protected here give the deer plenty of spaces to make their homes. The wide variety of plants that grow here provide the deer with food. Also, deer, like all wildlife in the park, are protected from hunting and harassment. All these things together mean that our deer...

Deer grazing at Village Creek State Park

Remember T.R.A.I.L.S. and Be a Safe Hiker

Kara Helton

In this article, we will cover some helpful tips and habits a potential hiker like you can incorporate into your routine. Whether you are an experienced hiker or not, these habits can help you make the most of your adventure while hiking our trails.

arge black letters on white paper spelling out the word TRAILS. Letters displayed on wooden amphitheater steps in a forest setting.

Mayflies: Nuisance or Nutrient?

Sasha Bowles

Fishing is a favored pastime at Lake Dardanelle State Park, making people the top of this food chain. We love to catch fish, but often don’t think of all the creatures it took to build that strong healthy fish on the end of our fishing line. Mayflies are an essential part of the food chain that keeps the fishery at Lake Dardanelle State Park healthy. In this photo essay...

Visitor Finds 2.23-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park