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A History of Arkansas State Parks

Feb 15, 2023
Jill Rohrbach

The Arkansas state park system was created with the establishment of Petit Jean State Park. Among the 52 state parks now spread across Arkansas are sites atop the state’s most prominent mountains...

The Boy Scout Trail at Petit Jean State Park

Arkansas State Parks offer one-of-a-kind, affordable experiences

Feb 01, 2023
Jill Rohrbach

Free entry into Arkansas’ state parks is the first sign of their exceptional hospitality. While many state parks systems across the nation charge an entry fee, Arkansas welcomes visitors with free acc...

YURT camping at Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas

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