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History

Arkansas State Parks preserve our state's diverse beauty and history, so that all Arkansans and visitors may find connections to their heritage.
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It’s About the People

As an interpreter at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, I usually stop and speak with visitors, but something told me I should leave this gentleman undisturbed for a while. It was easy to tel...
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Winter To-Do List

If you’re looking for ways to come out of hibernation this winter, we have plenty of fun things to do. Here are 10 ideas we rounded up from our Arkansas State Parks team.  
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Hobbs Trail & Anniversary Weekend

Everyone is invited to celebrate the opening of the first Monument Trails, the 40th Anniversary of Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area, the 10th Anniversary of the opening of the Hobbs State Park Vis...
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Eagle Eyes

Each year, hundreds of bald eagles find their way to the Natural State to winter.  Arkansas State Parks have numerous programs and special events to help you explore the fascinating world of thes...
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Crater to Host Prospectors’ Gemboree on June 15

Greetings from the Crater of Diamonds! Each year, thousands of visitors from all over the world visit Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park. On Saturday, June 15, the park will host a celebration o...
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Archeology at Plum Bayou Mounds

Preserved at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park in Scott, Ark., are Arkansas’s tallest American Indian mounds. Three mounds remain where 18 once stood surrounded by an earthen embankment eight...
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Professional Development

Many state parks throughout the state of Arkansas offer professional development workshops for educators throughout the year. Most of the workshops are Arkansas Department of Education approved ...
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Music Roots Hits All the Right Notes

The Music Roots Program in Stone County provides traditional folk music instruction in local schools. Skilled musicians provide youth with classes in traditional folk instruments.