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.
Lake Chicot State Park: A “C” of Discovery
Lake Chicot serves as a “C” (sea) of discovery, delivering a pristine bald cypress ecosystem that provides both beauty and a healthy haven for much
Rain Sounds at the CCC Boardwalk
Crowley's Ridge State Park in northeast Arkansas exists in part to safeguard historical and cultural resources, such as the structures built by the hard work
Water Wonders
Freshwater jellyfish are fascinating animals that you can sometimes observe at Crowley’s Ridge State Park while pedal boating on Lake Ponder. Located in northeast Arkansas
The Creek Speaks
The multi-use trails at Village Creek State Park offer many opportunities to discover the beauty of Crowley’s Ridge.
Village Creek State Park, located in
Pollinator Party
Arkansas State Parks are committed to protecting our natural resources within the parks, including the native plants and their pollinators. That is why we are
Jacksonport, Then & Now
Part of the mission of Jacksonport State Park is to preserve and educate about the history of our town. The park’s artifact collection holds photographs
What’s SUP on Lake Ouachita
Lake Ouachita State Park exists, in part, to provide access to Lake Ouachita – a haven for watersport enthusiasts. The sport of stand up paddleboarding
Educator Lesson: Taste of the Land Mississippi River State Park
In this short video, join Park Interpreter Cara for a virtual experience using a cast-iron Dutch oven to create a squirrel and rice meal. By
Trail of Tears Across Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas has hundreds of miles of the Trail of Tears, and of the nine states traversed by the trail, is the only state that witnessed
Educator Lesson: Louisiana Purchase Surveyors
Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park is in the Delta region of eastern Arkansas near Brinkley. This park protects the initial point of surveys for lands acquired by the
Cruising Lake Dardanelle
Exploring Lake Dardanelle by boat allows you to surround yourself in the beauty of the Arkansas River Valley, an area that a wide variety of
The West Drain
One of Arkansas' most unique natural attractions is Crater of Diamonds State Park. Located in Murfreesboro, this site hosts thousands of visitors each year