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 7 Next page Next › Arkansas State Parks Celebrate Kids to Parks Day on May 20 May 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews “Kids to Parks Day” is a nation-wide call for children to experience natural and heart-healthy activities at state parks. Video: Field Trip Grant Program May 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews Arkansas State Parks Field Trip Grant Program allows schools the opportunity to have students visit state parks during the school year. What is a Park Interpreter? May 2017 ⁄ Kelly Farrell On top of being guides and stewards of the parks, Park Interpreters identify plants and wildlife. They are biologists, geologists, botanists, historians, educators, and recreation specialists. How Do You Pronounce Lake Chicot? Feb 2017 ⁄ Brian Whitson Many people may know about the origins of this lake, but may not realize why we call it Lake Chicot. In order to understand where the name Lake Chicot comes from one must look to the past. Couple ‘Catches’ 15 Pound Fish Without Pole Jan 2017 ⁄ Paul Butler One Arkansas couple rented a boat to explore the Ouachita Lake and Raymond Lake. To their surprise, a large fish jumped into their boat at Moro Bay State Park. 5 State Parks Off the Beaten Path Jan 2017 ⁄ Robin Gabe Whether you’re looking to hike a trail, journey through history, muddy up your mountain bike, or just get away for the weekend, there is an Arkansas State Park waiting for you. Green Friday is Time to #OptOutside Dec 2016 ⁄ Monika Rued Nov. 25 is Green Friday, an alternative to the crowds by choosing to #OptOutside and get outdoors. Arkansas State Parks has been offering Green Friday events for over seven years. 5 Fall Hiking Tips Nov 2016 ⁄ Matt Manos It is hiking season in Arkansas and that brings some unique and beautiful opportunities. The leaves are changing, along with the temperatures. These cooler days can make for some great fall hiking. Unexpected Challenge at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park Oct 2016 ⁄ Meg Matthews At Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, there are the remains of ancient earthworks that are strategically placed. Fall Color in Your Arkansas State Parks Oct 2016 ⁄ Meg Matthews Check out our fall events and fall foliage reporting so you can see which areas are showing the most color in Arkansas. Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 7 Next page Next ›
Arkansas State Parks Celebrate Kids to Parks Day on May 20 May 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews “Kids to Parks Day” is a nation-wide call for children to experience natural and heart-healthy activities at state parks.
Video: Field Trip Grant Program May 2017 ⁄ Meg Matthews Arkansas State Parks Field Trip Grant Program allows schools the opportunity to have students visit state parks during the school year.
What is a Park Interpreter? May 2017 ⁄ Kelly Farrell On top of being guides and stewards of the parks, Park Interpreters identify plants and wildlife. They are biologists, geologists, botanists, historians, educators, and recreation specialists.
How Do You Pronounce Lake Chicot? Feb 2017 ⁄ Brian Whitson Many people may know about the origins of this lake, but may not realize why we call it Lake Chicot. In order to understand where the name Lake Chicot comes from one must look to the past.
Couple ‘Catches’ 15 Pound Fish Without Pole Jan 2017 ⁄ Paul Butler One Arkansas couple rented a boat to explore the Ouachita Lake and Raymond Lake. To their surprise, a large fish jumped into their boat at Moro Bay State Park.
5 State Parks Off the Beaten Path Jan 2017 ⁄ Robin Gabe Whether you’re looking to hike a trail, journey through history, muddy up your mountain bike, or just get away for the weekend, there is an Arkansas State Park waiting for you.
Green Friday is Time to #OptOutside Dec 2016 ⁄ Monika Rued Nov. 25 is Green Friday, an alternative to the crowds by choosing to #OptOutside and get outdoors. Arkansas State Parks has been offering Green Friday events for over seven years.
5 Fall Hiking Tips Nov 2016 ⁄ Matt Manos It is hiking season in Arkansas and that brings some unique and beautiful opportunities. The leaves are changing, along with the temperatures. These cooler days can make for some great fall hiking.
Unexpected Challenge at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park Oct 2016 ⁄ Meg Matthews At Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, there are the remains of ancient earthworks that are strategically placed.
Fall Color in Your Arkansas State Parks Oct 2016 ⁄ Meg Matthews Check out our fall events and fall foliage reporting so you can see which areas are showing the most color in Arkansas.