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Waterfalls of Arkansas State Parks

Feb 2023

Hiking to waterfalls is a great way to get out into nature and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. It can be a calming and peaceful experience, or an adrenaline-filled adventure depending on how you approach it. You can get some great exercise and fresh air, and you may even spot some wildlife along the way. The sound of a rushing waterfall is also incredibly soothing, and...

Children playing at the Lake Catherine waterfall on the Falls Branch Trail

Experiencing the 2024 Great American Eclipse in Arkansas State Parks

Oct 2025

Arkansas State Parks will be some of the greatest places to view the eclipse, with locations in both the total and partial eclipse path. Both Arkansans and visitors can experience this phenomenon in our incredible parks that will be hosting events and interpretive programming to mark the occasion.

Instagram Worthy Views at Arkansas State Parks

Oct 2025

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Arkansas State Parks Staff

Looking for the perfect IG moments to capture this summer? Across Arkansas’ state parks, you’ll find jaw-dropping views of the state’s diverse landscapes. Check out the following locations that are sure to beautify not only your feed but your memory bank too!

Two mountain bikers riding under a waterfall at Devil's Den State Park

Best parks for a family getaway

Jun 2022

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Arkansas State Parks Staff

Arkansas State Parks are perfect for your family getaway. With activities for everyone and every age, you’ll have plenty to do at any one of our state parks. Check out our list for some ideas on parks you should visit.

Family canoeing at Cane Creek and touching the lilly pads

Get Back to Nature This Fall

Sep 2025

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Arkansas State Parks Staff

As bright mornings give way to chillier weather and the leaves start to turn to auburn, garnet and gold, you’ll feel the pull to get outside. Whether you want to spend an entire weekend living around nature’s beauty or want to feel the thrill of speed as you race down a Monument Trail, Arkansas State Parks has something for everyone this autumn.

Photo Essay: DeGray in Bloom

Jun 2020

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David Armstrong

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 samples found around the park. See how many you recognize.

red buckeye – vertical stalk of red blossoms above large green leaves

There’s an App for That: Enhancing Your Exploration of DeGray Lake

Jun 2020

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Kayla Gomance

For some, the idea of glancing at a screen while on the trail will never be appealing, and that’s okay. For the rest of us, technology has become an asset that allows us to bridge the gap between observing the natural beauty around us and immersing ourselves in it.

Video Conference Backgrounds

Apr 2020

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Arkansas State Parks Staff

Download your favorite Arkansas State Park video conference background. Check out Zoom Virtual Background instructions to see how to upload your own virtual background image. Make sure you uncheck "Mirror my Screen" and "I have a Green Screen" after you upload, so it displays properly.

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DeGray Lake Resort State Park

2027 State Park Entrance Road

Bismarck, AR 71929

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Arkansas State Parks December To Do List

Nov 2018

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Monika Rued

December is a wonderful time to connect with your community in Arkansas state parks. We have interpretative programs and events on tap all month to celebrate the holidays.

Eagle Cruise at DeGray Lake Resort State Park

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