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Brood XIX has emerged in Southwest Arkansas

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Every year, annual cicadas emerge from the ground and sound off the unofficial start of summer. If you have visited Southwest Arkansas’s famous Crater of ...
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The Magnolias are Blooming!

If you haven't witnessed the breathtaking bloom of a magnolia recently, plan a visit to the park in the coming weeks. Magnolias, with over 200 species of trees and shrubs, flourish across Asia, the Am...
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Green Friday is Time to #OptOutside

Nov. 25 is Green Friday, an alternative to the crowds by choosing to #OptOutside and get outdoors. Arkansas State Parks has been offering Green Friday events for over seven years.
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Arkansas State Park of the Year Awards

Lake Ouachita, Woolly Hollow, Village Creek, Logoly and Petit Jean state parks were selected as the Park of the Year (POY) for the five regions in the parks system at the recently held annual Superint...
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Beyond Mountain Biking in NWA

Northwest Arkansas has a lot to offer, from our mountain biking trails, excursions, parks, and conventions. Once you're done biking, stop in on one of our craft breweries or local restaurants.  ...
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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 so special.
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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 as I hike on one of our trails here at Lake Catherine State Park. ...