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Help Us Protect Your Arkansas State Parks

Lake Catherine State Park Superintendent Cheryl Vincent goes over Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Thank you in advance for helping us protect your Arkansas State Parks. 
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Physical Distancing at Arkansas State Parks

It's important during this COVID-19 health emergency, that we all practice social "physical" distancing and follow CDC guidelines. Park Interpreter Matthew shows us some best practices while visiting ...
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Diamond Searching by Specific Gravity

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! When digging dirt to sift for diamonds at the park, finding certain other minerals can make your search more productive. Look for locations where running ...
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Devil's Den State Park Visitor Gallery

We love singing the praises of Devil's Den State Park but don't just take our word for it. Check out our visitor gallery and tag Devil's Den State Park or use #ARstateparks to share your pics and vide...
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David Armstrong

David Armstrong began his adventure with Arkansas State Parks in 2012 as a seasonal park interpreter at DeGray Lake Resort State Park. He remains at Arkansas’s only resort state park to this...
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Photo Essay: DeGray in Bloom

Each spring, DeGray Lake Resort State Park is adorned in an array of colorful blooms, some of which can easily go unnoticed. This photo essay is a tribute to just a handful of&nbsp...
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Amy Griffin

Amy Griffin works as a Park Interpreter II at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park. She started sharing her love for nature and recreation as a seasonal interpreter at DeGray Lake...
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Mayflies: Nuisance or Nutrient? 

Fishing is a favored pastime at Lake Dardanelle State Park, making people the top of this food chain. We love to catch fish, but often don’t think of all the creatures it took to build that ...