Other than an outdoor sprinkler on the lawn when you are a kid, there may be no greater recreational pleasure in the summer than splashing the heat away in a swimming hole at a lake or river. Arkansas...
Offering nature trails with views of Greers Ferry Lake and serving as a hub for educational events, tours and wildlife studies, South Fork Nature Center near Clinton, AR is everything an ecotourism de...
As we get ready to start the one-year countdown to the Great North American Eclipse, now seems a great time to discuss what an eclipse is, why it happens and what it means to residents and visitors to...
Over the next year, The Natural State and our tourism partners will be busy making plans for one of the biggest events the state has ever seen – the 2024 Great North American Eclipse.
Many of our l...
A lot of excitement is building for the total eclipse that portions of Arkansas will experience in 2024. But leading up to that big event, Arkansas also has the fortune of experiencing a partial eclip...
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Arkansas State Parks system. The system encompass 52 state parks in 48 counties and includes more than 55,000 acres of public land.
Our amazing Arkansas State Parks will mark their centennial during 2023. Get ready for a big celebration throughout the year, with special programs, events and activities. For many families and indivi...
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...
