
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.

Is Pinnacle Mountain a Volcano?
Pinnacle Mountain stands about 1,000 feet above sea level, is on the extreme eastern edge of the Ouachita Mountain range, and sits where three rivers

Video Blog: Chalk Up Buttercup, We’re Climbing at Mount Magazine
Thinking about taking the "Pepsi Challenge and climbing 75 feet up Pinnacle Mountain? Check out our blog post for what you might expect, and pick

Top 10 Ways to Stay Cool at Arkansas State Parks
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
While we wait for cooler temperatures to come to The Natural State, here are the top 10 ways to stay cool at Arkansas State Parks

Handling the Heat
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

What is a Diamond Worth?
Find out how we grade and appraise of the diamonds found at the Arkansas State Park, the different types of diamonds and how often our visitors

The Faces of Arkansas State Parks
Hundreds of programs, events, and activities are scheduled across the park system to make your visit memorable while expanding your knowledge of what makes Arkansas

Take a Journey to Another World
While Cane Creek State Park boasts over 20 miles of trail, the park has another unique feature to its name. The park offers kayaking, for

Babysitting a Beaver
Your Arkansas State Parks are set aside, protected, and determined in their mission to provide you with outdoor experiences that can enhance the quality of

Planting Seeds
“If this doesn’t break the spirit of the turtle killers, nothing will,” I thought. Steinbeck interprets human nature and frames the choice between good and evil

One of these days…to the moon!
Simply viewed from Earth with the unaided eye the moon can be a beautiful sight, but have you ever taken a closer look?

An Adventure in Spring
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

Parks—Places Where “Everlasting Moments” Are Born
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.”
