Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas Filter Park Crater of Diamonds Historic Washington State Park Devil's Den Village Creek DeGray Lake Resort Lake Dardanelle Petit Jean Crowley's Ridge Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Ozark Folk Center Mount Magazine Lake Fort Smith Pinnacle Mountain Plum Bayou Mounds Lake Ouachita Moro Bay Davidsonville Cossatot River Jacksonport Millwood Mount Nebo Cane Creek Lake Chicot Logoly Prairie Grove Battlefield White Oak Lake Withrow Springs Woolly Hollow Delta Heritage Trail Parkin Archeological Lake Charles Louisiana Purchase Powhatan Courthouse Hampson Museum Queen Wilhelmina Conway Cemetery Lower White River Museum Mammoth Spring Museum of Natural Resources Plantation Agriculture Museum [X] Bull Shoals - White River [X] Mississippi River [X] Daisy [X] Lake Catherine [X] Lake Frierson [X] Lake Poinsett Region Northwest Southwest Central North Central Upper Delta Lower Delta Park Activity Hiking Watchable Wildlife Fishing Kayaking / Canoeing Boating / Marinas Swimming Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Geocaching Climbing Road Cycling Snorkeling / Scuba Diving Trail Type Day Hikes Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Trail Difficulty Easy Moderate Strenuous Author Arkansas State Parks Staff Cara Curtis Meg Matthews Zachary Fisher John Morrow Kristina Root Date Published February 2023 October 2022 July 2022 September 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 October 2020 June 2020 May 2020 February 2020 January 2019 May 2018 August 2016 April 2016 March 2016 Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 2 Photo Essay: A Closer Look May 2020 ⁄ Zachary Fisher While we often anticipate hiking towards a specific destination on the trail—perhaps a clearing with a view or a streamside bench for a picnic spot—we have a tendency to overlook the subtle, simple wonders occurring along the way, forgetting to “stop and smell the roses,” so to speak. Some of nature’s truly incredible “wow” moments are happening all over the forest floor... Eagle Tours Feb 2020 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff One of the most awe-inspiring birds you can witness is the Bald Eagle. Once endangered, the Bald Eagle has made an encouraging comeback and now nests along rivers and lakeshores throughout the state. Now, you can find our national emblem in dozens of sites across Arkansas, particularly along shores of lakes and rivers. The most common time to experience Bald Eagle... New Year’s Resolution: Visit an Arkansas State Park Every Month Jan 2019 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff New year, new you? Challenge yourself to visit a different Arkansas state park every month. These beautiful places are open for adventure and learning with something for absolutely everyone in your family and friend group. You can bike a trail, discover the history behind Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, go horseback riding or find a quaint cabin or lodge for a... Six Hidden Gems of Arkansas State Parks May 2018 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Arkansas is lush with State Parks that people travel from all over to discover. But check out this list of parks that fly under the radar with hidden beauties and a secluded environment. Top 10 Ways to Stay Cool at Arkansas State Parks Aug 2016 ⁄ Meg Matthews While we wait for cooler temperatures to come to The Natural State, here are the top 10 ways to stay cool at Arkansas State Parks during the dog days of summer. An Adventure in Spring Apr 2016 The spring birds are back and filling up the air with their songs. The winter bleakness is behind us. The warm air hits my face as I hike on one of our trails here at Lake Catherine State Park. A Daisy of a Park! Apr 2016 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Daisy State Park is a hub of southwest Arkansas adventures including diamond digging, canoeing, kayaking, trout fishing, Little Missouri Falls, and Hot Springs National Park. Two Roads… Mar 2016 ⁄ John Morrow Discover the scenic routes in Mississippi River State Park, the Great River Road and Crowley's Ridge Parkway, highlighting the unique natural division of the delta. Billy Lindsey Named Superintendent of Bull Shoals-White River State Park Apr 2024 ⁄ Meg Matthews Billy Lindsey has been promoted to the role of superintendent of Bull Shoals-White River State Park bringing a wealth of knowledge in management, tourism, supervision, and customer service Events Roundup: Spring and Summer in Arkansas Apr 2024 Learn Dutch oven cooking, paddle downstream or practice your bird calls — but most importantly, get outside as Arkansas warms up with these festivals and ongoing activities. Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 2
Photo Essay: A Closer Look May 2020 ⁄ Zachary Fisher While we often anticipate hiking towards a specific destination on the trail—perhaps a clearing with a view or a streamside bench for a picnic spot—we have a tendency to overlook the subtle, simple wonders occurring along the way, forgetting to “stop and smell the roses,” so to speak. Some of nature’s truly incredible “wow” moments are happening all over the forest floor...
Eagle Tours Feb 2020 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff One of the most awe-inspiring birds you can witness is the Bald Eagle. Once endangered, the Bald Eagle has made an encouraging comeback and now nests along rivers and lakeshores throughout the state. Now, you can find our national emblem in dozens of sites across Arkansas, particularly along shores of lakes and rivers. The most common time to experience Bald Eagle...
New Year’s Resolution: Visit an Arkansas State Park Every Month Jan 2019 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff New year, new you? Challenge yourself to visit a different Arkansas state park every month. These beautiful places are open for adventure and learning with something for absolutely everyone in your family and friend group. You can bike a trail, discover the history behind Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, go horseback riding or find a quaint cabin or lodge for a...
Six Hidden Gems of Arkansas State Parks May 2018 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Arkansas is lush with State Parks that people travel from all over to discover. But check out this list of parks that fly under the radar with hidden beauties and a secluded environment.
Top 10 Ways to Stay Cool at Arkansas State Parks Aug 2016 ⁄ Meg Matthews While we wait for cooler temperatures to come to The Natural State, here are the top 10 ways to stay cool at Arkansas State Parks during the dog days of summer.
An Adventure in Spring Apr 2016 The spring birds are back and filling up the air with their songs. The winter bleakness is behind us. The warm air hits my face as I hike on one of our trails here at Lake Catherine State Park.
A Daisy of a Park! Apr 2016 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Daisy State Park is a hub of southwest Arkansas adventures including diamond digging, canoeing, kayaking, trout fishing, Little Missouri Falls, and Hot Springs National Park.
Two Roads… Mar 2016 ⁄ John Morrow Discover the scenic routes in Mississippi River State Park, the Great River Road and Crowley's Ridge Parkway, highlighting the unique natural division of the delta.
Billy Lindsey Named Superintendent of Bull Shoals-White River State Park Apr 2024 ⁄ Meg Matthews Billy Lindsey has been promoted to the role of superintendent of Bull Shoals-White River State Park bringing a wealth of knowledge in management, tourism, supervision, and customer service
Events Roundup: Spring and Summer in Arkansas Apr 2024 Learn Dutch oven cooking, paddle downstream or practice your bird calls — but most importantly, get outside as Arkansas warms up with these festivals and ongoing activities.