Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas Park Crater of Diamonds Historic Washington State Park Devil's Den Petit Jean Village Creek DeGray Lake Resort Crowley's Ridge Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Ozark Folk Center Mount Magazine Plum Bayou Mounds Lake Fort Smith Lake Ouachita Pinnacle Mountain Moro Bay Bull Shoals - White River Davidsonville Millwood Mississippi River Cane Creek Cossatot River Daisy Jacksonport Logoly Mount Nebo White Oak Lake Woolly Hollow Prairie Grove Battlefield Withrow Springs Delta Heritage Trail Lake Catherine Lake Frierson Louisiana Purchase Lake Charles Powhatan Courthouse Conway Cemetery Hampson Museum Lake Poinsett Lower White River Museum Plantation Agriculture Museum Queen Wilhelmina Arkansas Post Museum Mammoth Spring Museum of Natural Resources Poison Spring [X] Lake Dardanelle [X] Parkin Archeological [X] Lake Chicot Region Central North Central Northwest Upper Delta Lower Delta Southwest Park Activity Watchable Wildlife Boating / Marinas Fishing Hiking Kayaking / Canoeing Swimming Mountain Biking Climbing Geocaching Horseback Riding Road Cycling Snorkeling / Scuba Diving Trail Type Day Hikes Horseback Riding Mountain Biking Trail Difficulty Author Arkansas State Parks Staff Megan Ayres Moore Sasha Bowles Zoie Clift Alex Hedegard Brian Whitson Jason Baumgartner Meg Matthews Rachel Lewis Date Published April 2025 March 2024 March 2023 December 2022 November 2022 July 2022 June 2022 September 2021 May 2021 March 2021 February 2021 November 2020 October 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 February 2020 January 2019 February 2017 August 2016 March 2016 Pagination Page 1 Next page Next › The state’s first Arkansas State Archeological Landmarks Apr 2025 ⁄ Zoie Clift Three Arkansas State Parks were recently designated Arkansas State Archeological Landmarks. Parkin Archeological State Park: a National Historic Landmark Mar 2024 ⁄ Zoie Clift Among the places to explore archeology history year round in Arkansas is Parkin Archeological State Park in Parkin. The Natural State’s Archeological State Parks Mar 2023 ⁄ 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... How do you measure up to the bald eagle? Dec 2022 ⁄ Sasha Bowles Bald eagles, the majestic symbol of our nation, were removed from the endangered species list in 2007. Since then, they have been seen more frequently throughout their range, which includes Lake Dardanelle State Park. Photo Essay: Winter Birding at Lake Dardanelle State Park Nov 2022 ⁄ Megan Ayres Moore In this photo essay, join us for a virtual winter walk along the shores of the lake to discover a few of the birds found on Lake Dardanelle during the winter. The Natural Beauty of the Upper Delta Jul 2022 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Calling all nature lovers! Discover the unrivaled beauty of Arkansas’ Upper Delta Region by exploring the area’s state parks. Check out these parks to help you start planning your next big adventure. From wildlife viewing and lake trips to birding and fishing, all kinds of outdoor fun await you in this region. Lake Chicot State Park: A “C” of Discovery Jun 2022 ⁄ Alex Hedegard Lake Chicot serves as a “C” (sea) of discovery, delivering a pristine bald cypress ecosystem that provides both beauty and a healthy haven for much of Lake Chicot State Park’s wildlife. As you watch this video, imagine what wildlife lives here. 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... 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. 5 Arkansas State Parks Summer Hot Spots May 2021 Summer isn’t just a season — it’s a state of mind. And Arkansas is the perfect place to explore that sun-kissed bliss of nights around a campfire, hair drying from a jump in the lake, making gooey s’mores feel. Explore 5 state parks to find where you should kick your heels up for the warm months. Pagination Page 1 Next page Next ›
The state’s first Arkansas State Archeological Landmarks Apr 2025 ⁄ Zoie Clift Three Arkansas State Parks were recently designated Arkansas State Archeological Landmarks.
Parkin Archeological State Park: a National Historic Landmark Mar 2024 ⁄ Zoie Clift Among the places to explore archeology history year round in Arkansas is Parkin Archeological State Park in Parkin.
The Natural State’s Archeological State Parks Mar 2023 ⁄ 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...
How do you measure up to the bald eagle? Dec 2022 ⁄ Sasha Bowles Bald eagles, the majestic symbol of our nation, were removed from the endangered species list in 2007. Since then, they have been seen more frequently throughout their range, which includes Lake Dardanelle State Park.
Photo Essay: Winter Birding at Lake Dardanelle State Park Nov 2022 ⁄ Megan Ayres Moore In this photo essay, join us for a virtual winter walk along the shores of the lake to discover a few of the birds found on Lake Dardanelle during the winter.
The Natural Beauty of the Upper Delta Jul 2022 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Calling all nature lovers! Discover the unrivaled beauty of Arkansas’ Upper Delta Region by exploring the area’s state parks. Check out these parks to help you start planning your next big adventure. From wildlife viewing and lake trips to birding and fishing, all kinds of outdoor fun await you in this region.
Lake Chicot State Park: A “C” of Discovery Jun 2022 ⁄ Alex Hedegard Lake Chicot serves as a “C” (sea) of discovery, delivering a pristine bald cypress ecosystem that provides both beauty and a healthy haven for much of Lake Chicot State Park’s wildlife. As you watch this video, imagine what wildlife lives here.
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...
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.
5 Arkansas State Parks Summer Hot Spots May 2021 Summer isn’t just a season — it’s a state of mind. And Arkansas is the perfect place to explore that sun-kissed bliss of nights around a campfire, hair drying from a jump in the lake, making gooey s’mores feel. Explore 5 state parks to find where you should kick your heels up for the warm months.