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.
Hard Work and Sweat
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
Imagine a group of Indians sitting quietly under the shade of a tree, wiping sweat from their brow and calculating how many more trips they
Spring Fever!
Who’s ready for spring? Signs of this much-anticipated season are everywhere, from fields carpeted with henbit to blooming elm trees.
The Mary Woods No. 2 – Life on the River
Yes, it’s true: The rise and fall of the timeless Black and White Rivers shape life and history at Jacksonport State Park.
More Fun at Lake Fort Smith State Park
Who doesn’t enjoy an evening by the fire, nestled in a cabin, in the woods, near a lake? Made all the more special as you
Because words can’t describe…
The Lodge at Mount Magazine has rooms and cabins have a view off the bluff-line overlooking the Petit Jean River Valley and Blue Mountain Lake.
Distracted by the Birds at Petit Jean State Park
We interpreters like to feed the songbirds, and this helps folks who come to the visitor center get a better look at them, especially if
Birds and Breakfast
Check out our birding events and programs and birding in Arkansas state parks. And here’s a great blog about birding by one of our park
(Photo Essay) Kayaking in Arkansas State Parks
You'll find your kind of water in the lake and river state parks of Arkansas. Enjoy the Arkansas landscape by kayak or canoe as you
5 Fun Facts About Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
A National Historic Landmark, the Plum Bayou Mounds site comprises one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley
Discover the Natural Gems of Southwest Arkansas
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