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.
Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission’s natural areas are great places to experience the fall season no matter your activity level or interests.
Located along Crowley’s Ridge in Jonesboro is Craighead Forest Park, a nearly 700-acre city park offering beautiful scenery and recreational opportunities galore. For cyclists, there’s nearly 15 miles...
