Digital Discovery
DIGITAL DISCOVERY
Our interpretive programming is designed to connect guests' hearts and minds to the natural, historical, and cultural resources of Arkansas State Parks. We aim for every person to form a personal, meaningful "sense of place" with state parks. It's enjoyable, engaging, and experiential. Even if you can't visit a state park in person, our hope is that you find that connection through these videos, programs, photo essays, and articles.
Arkansas Post Museum: Arkansas’ 51st state park
Arkansas Post Museum State Park in Gillett stands out for many reasons, including being the first county museum in the state.
Farming history featured at Plantation Agriculture Museum
Located in Scott, Plantation Agriculture Museum helps tell the story of Arkansas’ farming heritage.
Arkansas State Parks: A Park for Everyone
Arkansas has one of the top state park systems in the nation and these destinations, which are open year-round and free to enter, can be
A bicentennial year for Washington, Arkansas
Historic Washington State Park
This year is a bicentennial year for Washington, Arkansas.
Lake Ouachita State Park: the state park on Arkansas’ largest lake
Lake Ouachita State Park is a popular state park that is located on the eastern end of Lake Ouachita, the largest lake in the state.
History preserved at Poison Springs Battleground State Park
Poison Springs Battleground State Park
In the late 1860s, civil war battles took place in south Arkansas at locations that included Poison Springs, Marks’ Mills and Jenkins’ Ferry.
An overview of White Oak Lake State Park
White Oak Lake State Park in Bluff City is Arkansas’ 26th state park.
Lower White River Museum State Park: Arkansas' smallest state park
Lower White River Museum State Park
Lower White River Museum State Park is located at 2009 Main Street in Des Arc.
The lasting impact of the CCC at Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas has 52 state parks across the state. This history and heritage of Arkansas State Parks has roots in many interesting areas, including the Civilian
Parkin Archeological State Park: a National Historic Landmark
Parkin Archeological State Park
Among the places to explore archeology history year round in Arkansas is Parkin Archeological State Park in Parkin.
The heritage of the Davies Bridge at Petit Jean State Park
The Davies Bridge at Petit Jean State Park in Morrilton is 90 years old this year.
Visitor from France finds 7.46-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
On Thursday, January 11, Julien Navas, of Paris, France, visited Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park for the first time. While there, he found a