Lower Delta | Arkansas State Parks

Leave No Trace

Nov 2020

You are welcome at Arkansas State Parks. We have one of the most pristine state park systems in the nation to enjoy. In order to protect and make sure your state parks are available for generations to come, it’s important to stay on designated trails, pick up after yourself and don’t litter (cigarette butts are litter), and recreate responsibly. Recreating responsibly has...

Family picking up trash at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Spend Green Friday Outside

Oct 2021

Green Friday is a day to choose to be outside. Let us know how you spent Green Friday on social media — tag us and use the hashtags #ARStateParks, #GreenFriday, and #OptOutside.

Family hiking at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area in the fall. Mom has baby in front carrying backpack and the dad is carrying another small child.

The Delta as the 1815 Surveyors Experienced: Louisiana Purchase State Park

Jul 2020

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Ryan Smith

Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park, a small lesser-known park in the eastern part of Arkansas near Brinkley, protects the initial survey point for all lands acquired in the United States’ Louisiana Purchase. The park also provides you access to see a granite monument marking the location on an elevated boardwalk in a headwater swamp. This special site is not only a...

Granite monument in swamp with water at its base. Trees growing in background as far as viewer can see.

Video: Kayaking Among Flooded Cypress

Jun 2020

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Cara Curtis

Kayaking on Hornor Neck Lake, within the park, is always an adventure that takes you through beautiful Delta scenery and stories. Gliding among large bald-cypress trees, you’ll find wildlife making homes and get to glimpse into the history that this rare, naturally formed lake holds.

Kayaking Among Flooded Cypress at Mississippi River State Park

Delta Heritage Trail’s Railroad Legacy

May 2020

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Ryan Smith

A trip to Delta Heritage Trail State Park in southeast Arkansas is a journey on a historic rail route that transports you through time, connects you with communities, and reveals rich Delta heritage.

Kids riding their bikes down Delta Heritage Trail

Help Us Protect Your Arkansas State Parks

Apr 2020

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Monika Rued

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.

Physical Distancing at Arkansas State Parks

Mar 2020

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Monika Rued

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 state parks and other natural areas.

Park interpreter Matthew holding a stick showing six feet distance

Safely Using Trails and Outdoor Spaces During COVID-19 Event

Mar 2020

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Joe Jacobs

Arkansas State Parks remain open at this time to provide needed outdoor spaces for our guests. While we have some diminished services, the parks are open for day-use activities including hiking, running, cycling, fishing, paddling, wildlife watching, etc. It’s vital that people find ways to engage in physical activity and be out in nature during this time; the benefits to...

Eagle Tours

Feb 2020

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Arkansas State Parks Staff

One of the most awe-inspiring birds you can witness is the Bald Eagle. Once endangered, the Bald Eagle has made an encouraging comeback and now nests along rivers and lakeshores throughout the state. Now, you can find our national emblem in dozens of sites across Arkansas, particularly along shores of lakes and rivers. The most common time to experience Bald Eagle...

Eagle Watch Tours at Arkansas State Parks

Memorial Day Weekend: Canoe the Mississippi River

Sat Jun 24, 2023 - 5:00am

Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State Park in a 16-man canoe. No previous experience necessary! Guests will travel 9 miles on the

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