Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas Park DeGray Lake Resort Petit Jean Pinnacle Mountain Lake Dardanelle Moro Bay Plum Bayou Mounds Lake Ouachita Village Creek Woolly Hollow Devil's Den Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Lake Chicot Ozark Folk Center Bull Shoals - White River Cane Creek Cossatot River Daisy Delta Heritage Trail Historic Washington State Park Lake Fort Smith Louisiana Purchase Mississippi River Mount Nebo Withrow Springs Crowley's Ridge Davidsonville Lake Catherine Millwood Mount Magazine White Oak Lake Hampson Museum Jacksonport Lake Frierson Plantation Agriculture Museum Powhatan Courthouse Prairie Grove Battlefield Conway Cemetery Lake Charles Lake Poinsett Lower White River Museum Mammoth Spring Parkin Archeological Queen Wilhelmina Region Southwest Northwest Upper Delta North Central [X] Central [X] Lower Delta Park Activity Hiking Watchable Wildlife Kayaking / Canoeing Fishing Mountain Biking Boating / Marinas Swimming Climbing Geocaching Horseback Riding Road Cycling Backpacking Diamond Digging Motorcycling Lake Tours Snorkeling / Scuba Diving Hang Gliding River Running Trail Type Day Hikes Mountain Biking Kayaking/Water Trails Backpacking Barrier Free (ADA) Horseback Riding Wilderness ATV Trail Difficulty Strenuous Easy Moderate Author Arkansas State Parks Staff Meg Matthews Monika Rued Zoie Clift Grady Spann Jenn Menge Paul Butler Ryan Smith Sasha Bowles David Armstrong Kayla Gomance Matt Manos Robin Gabe Alex Hedegard Amy Griffin Brian Whitson Cara Curtis Jason Baumgartner Jason Parrie Joe Jacobs Kelly Farrell Leita Spears Maggie Howard Megan Ayres Moore Melissa Ray Ron Salley Seth Boone Tara Gillanders Date Published January 2025 October 2024 September 2024 January 2024 March 2023 February 2023 October 2022 June 2022 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 July 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 November 2019 January 2019 November 2018 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 5 Next page Next › Lake Dardanelle State Park Aqua-Escape May 2020 ⁄ Jason Baumgartner Escape to Lake Dardanelle State Park’s largest aquarium exhibit and see some of our native fish from a unique underwater perspective. Inside Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center is 7,000 gallons of aquarium exhibits that provide an up-close connection with Lake Dardanelle’s native fish species. Lake Dardanelle: One River Many Voices Apr 2020 ⁄ Sasha Bowles What is now the body of water called Lake Dardanelle was once simply the Arkansas River, a life source to plants and wildlife, as well as the Native Americans and settlers who migrated here. One river many voices. Help Us Protect Your Arkansas State Parks Apr 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued Lake Catherine State Park Superintendent Cheryl Vincent goes over Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Thank you in advance for helping us protect your Arkansas State Parks. Physical Distancing at Arkansas State Parks Mar 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued It's important during this COVID-19 health emergency, that we all practice social "physical" distancing and follow CDC guidelines. Park Interpreter Matthew shows us some best practices while visiting state parks and other natural areas. Safely Using Trails and Outdoor Spaces During COVID-19 Event Mar 2020 ⁄ Joe Jacobs Arkansas State Parks remain open at this time to provide needed outdoor spaces for our guests. While we have some diminished services, the parks are open for day-use activities including hiking, running, cycling, fishing, paddling, wildlife watching, etc. It’s vital that people find ways to engage in physical activity and be out in nature during this time; the benefits to... Relax, Recharge and Recreate During Spring Break Feb 2020 ⁄ Meg Matthews Arkansas State Parks have many ways to relax, recharge and recreate fun and affordable. Take the time this spring break to visit a park and enjoy the physical and mental benefits. 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... Opt Outside for Green Friday Nov 2019 ⁄ Meg Matthews Green Friday is an antidote to Black Friday where programs will be offered at many Arkansas State Parks on the day after Thanksgiving each year. Tour a YURT Jan 2019 ⁄ Monika Rued Arkansas State Parks offer plenty of great accommodation, like a YURT. They are perfect if you don’t have camping equipment but would still like a camping experience. 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... Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 5 Next page Next ›
Lake Dardanelle State Park Aqua-Escape May 2020 ⁄ Jason Baumgartner Escape to Lake Dardanelle State Park’s largest aquarium exhibit and see some of our native fish from a unique underwater perspective. Inside Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center is 7,000 gallons of aquarium exhibits that provide an up-close connection with Lake Dardanelle’s native fish species.
Lake Dardanelle: One River Many Voices Apr 2020 ⁄ Sasha Bowles What is now the body of water called Lake Dardanelle was once simply the Arkansas River, a life source to plants and wildlife, as well as the Native Americans and settlers who migrated here. One river many voices.
Help Us Protect Your Arkansas State Parks Apr 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued Lake Catherine State Park Superintendent Cheryl Vincent goes over Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Thank you in advance for helping us protect your Arkansas State Parks.
Physical Distancing at Arkansas State Parks Mar 2020 ⁄ Monika Rued It's important during this COVID-19 health emergency, that we all practice social "physical" distancing and follow CDC guidelines. Park Interpreter Matthew shows us some best practices while visiting state parks and other natural areas.
Safely Using Trails and Outdoor Spaces During COVID-19 Event Mar 2020 ⁄ Joe Jacobs Arkansas State Parks remain open at this time to provide needed outdoor spaces for our guests. While we have some diminished services, the parks are open for day-use activities including hiking, running, cycling, fishing, paddling, wildlife watching, etc. It’s vital that people find ways to engage in physical activity and be out in nature during this time; the benefits to...
Relax, Recharge and Recreate During Spring Break Feb 2020 ⁄ Meg Matthews Arkansas State Parks have many ways to relax, recharge and recreate fun and affordable. Take the time this spring break to visit a park and enjoy the physical and mental benefits.
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...
Opt Outside for Green Friday Nov 2019 ⁄ Meg Matthews Green Friday is an antidote to Black Friday where programs will be offered at many Arkansas State Parks on the day after Thanksgiving each year.
Tour a YURT Jan 2019 ⁄ Monika Rued Arkansas State Parks offer plenty of great accommodation, like a YURT. They are perfect if you don’t have camping equipment but would still like a camping experience.
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...
