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...
Pocahontas is the best place under the sun to experience the April 8, 2024, Total Solar Eclipse. Why’s that? Because Pocahontas and Randolph County are within the maximum total eclipse zone! With more...
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...
Let’s start with a little history. Arkansas has “dry” and “wet” counties, and it has nothing to do with rainfall. Wet counties can serve alcohol…dry cannot.
Want to turn back time? The Arkansas segment of the Great River Road National Scenic Byway is a great way to do just that and experience the rich natural and cultural heritage of the state’s eastern b...
For the first time in 12 years, the opportunity to apply for designation as an All-American Road opened in February 2020. Arkansas’ portion of the historic Great River Road received National Scenic By...
On February 16, 2021, Arkansas’ section of the Great River Road National Scenic Byway was designated the state’s first All-American Road. To receive an All-American Road designation, a road ...
