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James Black and the Blacksmith Shop Jun 2023 ⁄ Chris Adams The Blacksmith shop at Historic Washington is the most popular site. Here, visitors learn about James Black, the blacksmith’s role, and how blacksmithing is still relevant today.
Great Outdoors at Arkansas State Parks Jun 2023 It's that time of year again! Great Outdoors Month is upon us, and there's no better way to celebrate than by exploring the beautiful state parks of Arkansas. With so much to see and do, there's no excuse not to get outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer.
The Miraculous Pollinators Jun 2023 Pollinators are the unsung heroes of our ecosystem. Their tireless work of flitting from flower to flower to collect nectar and pollen ensures the pollination of over 75% of global food crops and around 90% of wild plants. Arkansas State Parks are pioneering a suite of initiatives aimed at safeguarding pollinators, including establishing stunning pollinator gardens teeming...
Visitor Finds 4.38-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park Sep 2021 ⁄ Waymon Cox Noreen Wredberg of Granite Bay, Calif., found the 4.38-carat yellow diamond sitting on top of the ground within an hour of searching. It’s the largest diamond found so far this year at Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Find Mesmerizing Mimetoliths at Crater of Diamonds Sep 2021 ⁄ Waymon Cox Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Have you ever looked at clouds and imagined dogs, elephants, or dragons? Have you noticed faces or creatures in the knots and holes of a tree trunk? If so, you have experienced pareidolia, the ability to see meaningful shapes or patterns in everyday objects. Most of us experience pareidolia at some level. Certain rocks and...
Pollinator Party Sep 2021 ⁄ Sasha Bowles Arkansas State Parks are committed to protecting our natural resources within the parks, including the native plants and their pollinators. That is why we are partners with the Arkansas Monarch and Pollinator Partnership. Lake Dardanelle State Park in Russellville has many “garden” areas throughout the park that are planted and maintained to benefit pollinators...
Get Back to Nature This Fall Sep 2021 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff As bright mornings give way to chillier weather and the leaves start to turn to auburn, garnet and gold, you’ll feel the pull to get outside. Whether you want to spend an entire weekend living around nature’s beauty or want to feel the thrill of speed as you race down a Monument Trail, Arkansas State Parks has something for everyone this autumn.
Fall Getaways Sep 2021 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Hop on a scenic road, kick up some golden leaves and make your way to a fresh-out-of-your-favorite-fall-movie getaway. Arkansas State Parks has something for everyone — are you more of a cabin or lodge person? — so book your stay now because fall is in season.
