Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas Park Crater of Diamonds Historic Washington State Park Village Creek Crowley's Ridge DeGray Lake Resort Moro Bay Davidsonville Jacksonport Millwood Cossatot River Logoly Mississippi River Withrow Springs Daisy Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Lake Dardanelle Lake Fort Smith Lake Frierson Ozark Folk Center Petit Jean White Oak Lake Bull Shoals - White River Cane Creek Devil's Den Lake Catherine Lake Charles Lake Chicot Mount Magazine Parkin Archeological Pinnacle Mountain Powhatan Courthouse Delta Heritage Trail Hampson Museum Lake Ouachita Lake Poinsett Mount Nebo Prairie Grove Battlefield Queen Wilhelmina Woolly Hollow Louisiana Purchase Museum of Natural Resources Plum Bayou Mounds Region Central Northwest North Central Lower Delta [X] Southwest [X] Upper Delta Park Activity Diamond Digging Watchable Wildlife Hiking Kayaking / Canoeing Fishing Mountain Biking Boating / Marinas Swimming Geocaching Horseback Riding Climbing Backpacking Motorcycling Road Cycling Snorkeling / Scuba Diving Lake Tours Hang Gliding River Running Trail Type Day Hikes Horseback Riding Mountain Biking Backpacking Barrier Free (ADA) Kayaking/Water Trails Wilderness ATV Trail Difficulty Easy Moderate Strenuous Author Waymon Cox Arkansas State Parks Staff Monika Rued Meg Matthews Chris Adams Tayler Markham Heather Runyan Sarah Reap Zoie Clift Billy Nations Bonnie Marberry Elizabeth Kimble Grady Spann Ivory Detter Kara Helton Paul Butler Pearl Jangjiravat Cara Curtis Cathy Combs Haley Johnson Jason Parrie Joe Jacobs Josh Williams Kayla Gomance Kelly Farrell Kristina Root Leita Spears Maggie Howard Mary Buchman Matt Manos Megan Ayres Moore Rachel Lewis Robin Gabe Sasha Bowles Shelley Flanary Tara Gillanders Date Published February 2025 December 2024 January 2024 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 May 2018 March 2018 October 2017 September 2017 June 2017 May 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 17 Next page Next › 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. It’s School Group Season! Apr 2016 ⁄ Tara Gillanders Most of our parks have programs specifically designed for school groups that are aligned with the Arkansas K-12 and can accommodate School Groups throughout the year. Hidden Treasures Apr 2016 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Created in 1815, Davidsonville was Arkansas’s first planned town but by 1830, the town was no more. Today, nothing above ground remains of the town, but that doesn't mean there's nothing here... Crater of Diamonds State Park: A wonderful and crazy place Mar 2016 ⁄ Waymon Cox The main thing that makes Crater of Diamonds State Park so unique is that our visitors are allowed to hunt for diamonds, and then are allowed to keep them. 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. A Wild and Scenic River Mar 2016 ⁄ Shelley Flanary Do you hear that sound? Do you hear the music? What could it be? You are standing approximately just southwest of Little Rock, in one of the most spectacular river corridors in the central U.S. Discover the Natural Gems of Southwest Arkansas May 2025 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Welcome to the enchanting region of Southwest Arkansas, home to a collection of diverse and captivating state parks. From historical battlegrounds to breathtaking natural wonders, this area offers an array of experiences that will leave you in awe. Join us on a journey as we explore the unique features, thrilling activities, and charming accommodations of each park, and... Experiencing the 2024 Great American Eclipse in Arkansas State Parks May 2025 Arkansas State Parks will be some of the greatest places to view the eclipse, with locations in both the total and partial eclipse path. Both Arkansans and visitors can experience this phenomenon in our incredible parks that will be hosting events and interpretive programming to mark the occasion. More Than 99 Carats of Arkansas Diamonds Found in 2019 May 2025 ⁄ Waymon Cox 2019 was a great year for diamond finds at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Visitors from Arkansas, 36 other states, and one foreign country found 491 diamonds during the year, including 336 white gems, 73 brown, and 82 yellow. The total weight for all diamonds registered last year was 99.14 carats, 22 carats heavier than all diamonds found in 2018! Instagram Worthy Views at Arkansas State Parks May 2025 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Looking for the perfect IG moments to capture this summer? Across Arkansas’ state parks, you’ll find jaw-dropping views of the state’s diverse landscapes. Check out the following locations that are sure to beautify not only your feed but your memory bank too! Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 17 Next page Next ›
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.
It’s School Group Season! Apr 2016 ⁄ Tara Gillanders Most of our parks have programs specifically designed for school groups that are aligned with the Arkansas K-12 and can accommodate School Groups throughout the year.
Hidden Treasures Apr 2016 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Created in 1815, Davidsonville was Arkansas’s first planned town but by 1830, the town was no more. Today, nothing above ground remains of the town, but that doesn't mean there's nothing here...
Crater of Diamonds State Park: A wonderful and crazy place Mar 2016 ⁄ Waymon Cox The main thing that makes Crater of Diamonds State Park so unique is that our visitors are allowed to hunt for diamonds, and then are allowed to keep them.
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.
A Wild and Scenic River Mar 2016 ⁄ Shelley Flanary Do you hear that sound? Do you hear the music? What could it be? You are standing approximately just southwest of Little Rock, in one of the most spectacular river corridors in the central U.S.
Discover the Natural Gems of Southwest Arkansas May 2025 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Welcome to the enchanting region of Southwest Arkansas, home to a collection of diverse and captivating state parks. From historical battlegrounds to breathtaking natural wonders, this area offers an array of experiences that will leave you in awe. Join us on a journey as we explore the unique features, thrilling activities, and charming accommodations of each park, and...
Experiencing the 2024 Great American Eclipse in Arkansas State Parks May 2025 Arkansas State Parks will be some of the greatest places to view the eclipse, with locations in both the total and partial eclipse path. Both Arkansans and visitors can experience this phenomenon in our incredible parks that will be hosting events and interpretive programming to mark the occasion.
More Than 99 Carats of Arkansas Diamonds Found in 2019 May 2025 ⁄ Waymon Cox 2019 was a great year for diamond finds at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Visitors from Arkansas, 36 other states, and one foreign country found 491 diamonds during the year, including 336 white gems, 73 brown, and 82 yellow. The total weight for all diamonds registered last year was 99.14 carats, 22 carats heavier than all diamonds found in 2018!
Instagram Worthy Views at Arkansas State Parks May 2025 ⁄ Arkansas State Parks Staff Looking for the perfect IG moments to capture this summer? Across Arkansas’ state parks, you’ll find jaw-dropping views of the state’s diverse landscapes. Check out the following locations that are sure to beautify not only your feed but your memory bank too!
