Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas Park Petit Jean Devil's Den Moro Bay Withrow Springs Crowley's Ridge Jacksonport Lake Fort Smith Lake Frierson Millwood Pinnacle Mountain White Oak Lake Woolly Hollow Cane Creek Daisy DeGray Lake Resort Lake Catherine Lake Charles Mount Magazine Mount Nebo Village Creek Bull Shoals - White River Cossatot River Davidsonville Delta Heritage Trail Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Lake Chicot Lake Poinsett Ozark Folk Center Crater of Diamonds Hampson Museum Historic Washington State Park Lake Dardanelle Lake Ouachita Lower White River Museum Mammoth Spring Mississippi River Parkin Archeological Plantation Agriculture Museum Plum Bayou Mounds Region Northwest Central Southwest Upper Delta Lower Delta North Central Park Activity Diamond Digging Watchable Wildlife Kayaking / Canoeing Mountain Biking Boating / Marinas Swimming Climbing Geocaching Horseback Riding Road Cycling Backpacking Motorcycling Snorkeling / Scuba Diving Lake Tours Hang Gliding River Running [X] Hiking [X] Fishing Trail Type Day Hikes Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Backpacking Barrier Free (ADA) Kayaking/Water Trails Wilderness ATV Trail Difficulty Easy Moderate Strenuous Author Arkansas State Parks Staff Monika Rued Matt Manos Meg Matthews Don Simons Jason Parrie Mystina Swaim Paul Butler Robin Gabe Ron Salley Waymon Cox Zachary Fisher Zoie Clift Date Published September 2025 January 2024 February 2023 October 2022 July 2022 June 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 May 2021 April 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 February 2020 November 2019 January 2019 November 2018 September 2018 May 2018 July 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 August 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 4 Handling the Heat Aug 2016 ⁄ Jason Parrie Arkansas State Parks wants to remind folks that one can safely enjoy the outdoors even during the heat of the summer. Check our tips and precautions for the hot weather. 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. Parks—Places Where “Everlasting Moments” Are Born Apr 2016 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Arkansas’s state parks are here to protect natural and cultural resources. They’re here for outdoor recreation, support tourism, and inspire those personal and profound “everlasting moments.” Wings on the Wind Mar 2016 ⁄ Don Simons As you scan the horizon with a good set of binoculars, there is a variety of wildlife to spot in state parks from hawks and eagles to monarch butterflies and song birds. The Park that was a Farm Mar 2016 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Entering Crowley’s Ridge State Park, the first things you notice are the trees. As you wander through the park you will see a wide variety of trees, shrubs, vines, and flowering plants. Pinnacle Mountain State Park Rocks! Mar 2016 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Tucked away in central Arkansas, Pinnacle Mountain is one of the most accessible state parks for hiking, backpacking, climbing, camping, and biking. Because words can’t describe… Feb 2016 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff The Lodge at Mount Magazine has rooms and cabins have a view off the bluff-line overlooking the Petit Jean River Valley and Blue Mountain Lake. Exploring Wildlife Lane Nature Trail at Millwood State Park Sep 2025 A variety of plants and animals can be found in Millwood State Park, and this trail offers many viewing opportunities. Common mammals that might be seen include deer, raccoon, opossum, fox, coyote and more. Uncommon visitors like bobcats and bears have also been documented in this area, but are rarely see. Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 4
Handling the Heat Aug 2016 ⁄ Jason Parrie Arkansas State Parks wants to remind folks that one can safely enjoy the outdoors even during the heat of the summer. Check our tips and precautions for the hot weather.
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.
Parks—Places Where “Everlasting Moments” Are Born Apr 2016 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Arkansas’s state parks are here to protect natural and cultural resources. They’re here for outdoor recreation, support tourism, and inspire those personal and profound “everlasting moments.”
Wings on the Wind Mar 2016 ⁄ Don Simons As you scan the horizon with a good set of binoculars, there is a variety of wildlife to spot in state parks from hawks and eagles to monarch butterflies and song birds.
The Park that was a Farm Mar 2016 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Entering Crowley’s Ridge State Park, the first things you notice are the trees. As you wander through the park you will see a wide variety of trees, shrubs, vines, and flowering plants.
Pinnacle Mountain State Park Rocks! Mar 2016 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Tucked away in central Arkansas, Pinnacle Mountain is one of the most accessible state parks for hiking, backpacking, climbing, camping, and biking.
Because words can’t describe… Feb 2016 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff The Lodge at Mount Magazine has rooms and cabins have a view off the bluff-line overlooking the Petit Jean River Valley and Blue Mountain Lake.
Exploring Wildlife Lane Nature Trail at Millwood State Park Sep 2025 A variety of plants and animals can be found in Millwood State Park, and this trail offers many viewing opportunities. Common mammals that might be seen include deer, raccoon, opossum, fox, coyote and more. Uncommon visitors like bobcats and bears have also been documented in this area, but are rarely see.