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Arkansas featured by Condé Nast Traveler in its 2026 Best Places to Go in the U.S. list.

Fittingly nicknamed The Natural State, Arkansas is rich in outdoor landmarks that include the bubbling thermal waters at Hot Springs National Park and teeming forest ecosystems across Ozark National Forest and the Ouachita Mountains.

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Dec 8 2024

Arkansas State Parks expands accessibility with launch of Action Trackchair

Arkansas State Parks announced the launch of a groundbreaking initiative to make state parks more accessible to all visitors with the introduction of the Action Trackchair at Logoly State Park.

Dec 5 2024

New Playground and Pump Track Dedicated at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area

Today, First Gentleman Bryan Sanders, Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT) Secretary Shea Lewis, Representative Mary Bentley and other key partners, celebrated the dedication of a new playground and pump track at the Lake Sylvia Recreation Area.

Oct 16 2024

Arkansas a destination for 50.7 million visitors in 2023

Arkansas tourism is now a $9.9 billion industry, according to an economic impact study commissioned by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The study, conducted by Tourism Economics with input from DK Shifflet, says 50.7 million...

Oct 6 2024

Visitor finds 2.30-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park

On Friday, September 27, a guest visiting Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park found a 2.30-carat white diamond in the park’s 37.5-acre diamond search area. This is the third diamond over two carats registered this year and the second-largest diamond registered in 2024.

Aug 7 2024

Hot Springs to Host Phoenix BFL All-American Championship Fishing Tournament in May 2025 on Lake Hamilton; Nationwide Media Exposure Is Included

Submitted by Visit Hot Springs Hot Springs will host the Phoenix BFL All-American Championship bass fishing tournament on Lake Hamilton May 29 – 31, 2025, on Lake Hamilton. It will be the seventh time the city has been the scene of the Championship...

Aug 6 2024

Arizona man finds two-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park

“Minor Find” second-largest at park in 2024 There is nothing better than memories made while spending quality time with family. For Will and Marshall Barnett, of Buckeye, AZ, a recent father-and-son trip to Arkansas’ famous Crater of Diamonds State...

Jul 31 2024

Ride like an Olympian in Arkansas: Expedition-worthy outdoor fun in The Natural State

By Jill Rohrbach View photos here. Vacations are great, but expeditions can be truly transformative. For instance, consider mountain biking the trails Olympians train on, thru-hiking miles and miles of national forest land, or bikepacking an...

Jul 2 2024

The Inaugural Arkansas Graveler Crosses the Finish Line

After a 6-day ride across Arkansas, gravel cyclists from 35 states crossed the finish for Ozark Foundation’s inaugural Arkansas Graveler View photos here. After six days, 366 miles and climbing over 25,000 feet of elevation, 250 cyclists...

Mar 11 2024

Arkansas State Parks enters agreement with AmeriCorps, Engage Arkansas, and Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation

Secretary Shea Lewis was joined by leaders for AmeriCorps, Engage Arkansas and the Arkansas Parks & Recreation Foundation gathered at Pinnacle Mountain State Park March 11 for the official signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding designed to create a framework for increased conservation programs and environmental activities in Arkansas.

Feb 11 2024

Southeast Tourism Society hosts Domestic Showcase in Little Rock, Arkansas

ATLANTA, GA (Feb 12) - Southeast Tourism Society (STS) is thrilled to announce that the 2024 Domestic Showcase will be hosted in Little Rock, Arkansas at the Statehouse Convention Center on March 20-23. This regional appointment-style marketplace...