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Remember T.R.A.I.L.S. and Be a Safe Hiker

In this article, we will cover some helpful tips and habits a potential hiker like you can incorporate into your routine. Whether you are an experienced hiker or not, these habits ...
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Video: Deer at Dusk

Village Creek State Park offers a chance for survival to many white-tailed deer. Natural resources that are protected here give the deer plenty of spaces to make their homes. The w...
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Last Man in the Woods

According to our mission, one way Arkansas State Parks enhances guests’ quality of life is by providing exceptional outdoor experiences. But, can we accomplish ...
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Video: Reading of the Declaration of Independence

In the 19th century, in many towns across the U.S., one of the common things done on the 4th of July was to hold a reading of the Declaration of Independence. It was...
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Video: The Borden Orchard

As we can see with this video, time can heal tragedy. The Borden Apple Orchard is some of the most hallowed ground at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park and it offers visitors a chance to ...
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Rivers as Transportation 

Davidsonville Historic State Park was established in 1957 to preserve the first platted (planned) town in Arkansas: Davidsonville. Established in 1815 along the Black River in nort...
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Photo Essay: Branches in Time

Historic Washington State Park in southwest Arkansas is well known as a historic village filled with preserved 19th-century homes and buildings. Besides these structures, you can also walk through tow...
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Photo Essay: Alligator Antics

Alligators can be observed during the warm months of the year at Millwood State Park in the southwestern region of Arkansas, and they are an important part of the aquatic...