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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. Horse campground upgraded at Devil’s Den State Park Jun 2025 ⁄ Zoie Clift Devil’s Den State Park is a destination for many that enjoy the outdoors, including hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. The Trails at Mena project Jun 2025 ⁄ Zoie Clift The Trails at Mena project vision includes a lift-served mountain bike and adventure park that will, through phased development, eventually connect the city of Mena to Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Partnerships Elevate Climbing Experiences at Mount Magazine State Park May 2025 ⁄ Zoie Clift Mount Magazine State Park, which can be found on the highest peak in Arkansas, is an esteemed rock climbing destination in the state. Waterfalls of Arkansas State Parks Feb 2023 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Hiking to waterfalls is a great way to get out into nature and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. It can be a calming and peaceful experience, or an adrenaline-filled adventure depending on how you approach it. You can get some great exercise and fresh air, and you may even spot some wildlife along the way. The sound of a rushing waterfall is also incredibly soothing, and... Check Out These 4 Monument Trails in Arkansas May 2021 What exactly is a Monument Trail, you ask? It’s a world-class mountain biking trail crafted by some of the world’s best trail builders to show off a specific area’s natural, iconic beauty. And Arkansas State Parks has the only four of these sustainably designed paths just waiting for you to visit. They include Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Mount Nebo State Park... Video: Devil's Den State Park CCC Interpretive Trail Virtual Guided Hike Nov 2020 ⁄ Mystina Swaim Devil’s Den State Park, nestled in Lee Creek Valley of the northwest Arkansas Ozarks, was selected as a state park site in the 1930s. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) used native materials to build the park’s rustic-style wood and stone structures that mirror the surrounding natural beauty. The park now stands as one of the most intact CCC sites in the U.S., with a... Photo Essay: Wildlife of Rich Mountain Sep 2020 Traveling the Talimena Scenic Drive will lead you through breathtaking views of the Ouachita Mountains, including those you can see at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Located in western Arkansas on Rich Mountain, the park is 13 miles west of Mena along the winding and scenic drive. Here, you can have opportunities to explore nature and possibly see both common and unique... Draw with a Park Ranger: Let’s Draw a Raccoon Aug 2020 ⁄ Jonathan Wirges Raccoons draw attention for both their unique appearance and their antics you might see while camping at Mount Magazine State Park. In the photo essay below, join along as an interpretive park ranger guides you on how to sketch one of these nighttime hunters. Video: A Cascading Legacy Jun 2020 ⁄ Mystina Swaim Devil’s Den State Park is a special place set aside to protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources of this unique Ozark Valley in northwest Arkansas. For over a year in the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) worked to create one of the jewels of Devil’s Den State Park – the lake and waterfall – now a legacy for generations to enjoy. Pagination Page 1 Next page Next ›
Fall Getaways Aug 2025 ⁄ 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.
Horse campground upgraded at Devil’s Den State Park Jun 2025 ⁄ Zoie Clift Devil’s Den State Park is a destination for many that enjoy the outdoors, including hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders.
The Trails at Mena project Jun 2025 ⁄ Zoie Clift The Trails at Mena project vision includes a lift-served mountain bike and adventure park that will, through phased development, eventually connect the city of Mena to Queen Wilhelmina State Park.
Partnerships Elevate Climbing Experiences at Mount Magazine State Park May 2025 ⁄ Zoie Clift Mount Magazine State Park, which can be found on the highest peak in Arkansas, is an esteemed rock climbing destination in the state.
Waterfalls of Arkansas State Parks Feb 2023 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Hiking to waterfalls is a great way to get out into nature and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. It can be a calming and peaceful experience, or an adrenaline-filled adventure depending on how you approach it. You can get some great exercise and fresh air, and you may even spot some wildlife along the way. The sound of a rushing waterfall is also incredibly soothing, and...
Check Out These 4 Monument Trails in Arkansas May 2021 What exactly is a Monument Trail, you ask? It’s a world-class mountain biking trail crafted by some of the world’s best trail builders to show off a specific area’s natural, iconic beauty. And Arkansas State Parks has the only four of these sustainably designed paths just waiting for you to visit. They include Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Mount Nebo State Park...
Video: Devil's Den State Park CCC Interpretive Trail Virtual Guided Hike Nov 2020 ⁄ Mystina Swaim Devil’s Den State Park, nestled in Lee Creek Valley of the northwest Arkansas Ozarks, was selected as a state park site in the 1930s. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) used native materials to build the park’s rustic-style wood and stone structures that mirror the surrounding natural beauty. The park now stands as one of the most intact CCC sites in the U.S., with a...
Photo Essay: Wildlife of Rich Mountain Sep 2020 Traveling the Talimena Scenic Drive will lead you through breathtaking views of the Ouachita Mountains, including those you can see at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Located in western Arkansas on Rich Mountain, the park is 13 miles west of Mena along the winding and scenic drive. Here, you can have opportunities to explore nature and possibly see both common and unique...
Draw with a Park Ranger: Let’s Draw a Raccoon Aug 2020 ⁄ Jonathan Wirges Raccoons draw attention for both their unique appearance and their antics you might see while camping at Mount Magazine State Park. In the photo essay below, join along as an interpretive park ranger guides you on how to sketch one of these nighttime hunters.
Video: A Cascading Legacy Jun 2020 ⁄ Mystina Swaim Devil’s Den State Park is a special place set aside to protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources of this unique Ozark Valley in northwest Arkansas. For over a year in the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) worked to create one of the jewels of Devil’s Den State Park – the lake and waterfall – now a legacy for generations to enjoy.
