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Experiencing the 2024 Great American Eclipse in Arkansas State Parks

Apr 2025

Arkansas State Parks will be some of the greatest places to view the eclipse, with locations in both the total and partial eclipse path. Both Arkansans and visitors can experience this phenomenon in our incredible parks that will be hosting events and interpretive programming to mark the occasion.

Sunset at the Pond at Logoly State Park

Jun 2022

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Heather Runyan

Among the bugs, frogs, and bird sounds, there is a full chorus performing for whoever is willing to stop and listen, especially around sunset. Take a moment to enjoy the sounds of Logoly State Park and then go out and discover your own sunset chorus, wherever you may be.

Instagram Worthy Views at Arkansas State Parks

Apr 2025

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Arkansas State Parks Staff

Looking for the perfect IG moments to capture this summer? Across Arkansas’ state parks, you’ll find jaw-dropping views of the state’s diverse landscapes. Check out the following locations that are sure to beautify not only your feed but your memory bank too!

Two mountain bikers riding under a waterfall at Devil's Den State Park

Get Back to Nature This Fall

Sep 2021

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Arkansas State Parks Staff

As bright mornings give way to chillier weather and the leaves start to turn to auburn, garnet and gold, you’ll feel the pull to get outside. Whether you want to spend an entire weekend living around nature’s beauty or want to feel the thrill of speed as you race down a Monument Trail, Arkansas State Parks has something for everyone this autumn.

Fall camping at White Oak Lake State Park

Fall Getaways

Sep 2021

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Arkansas State Parks Staff

Hop on a scenic road, kick up some golden leaves and make your way to a fresh-out-of-your-favorite-fall-movie getaway. Arkansas State Parks has something for everyone — are you more of a cabin or lodge person? — so book your stay now because fall is in season.

Educator Lesson: Taste of the Land Mississippi River State Park

Jun 2021

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Cara Curtis

In this short video, join Park Interpreter Cara for a virtual experience using a cast-iron Dutch oven to create a squirrel and rice meal. By exploring the story of this regional comfort food, you’ll see that each ingredient reflects how past communities used the land that became Mississippi River State Park. While the food cooks, you’ll even travel to different locations...

Park Interpreter Cara at Mississippi River State Park

Check Out These 4 Monument Trails in Arkansas

May 2021

What exactly is a Monument Trail, you ask? It’s a world-class mountain biking trail crafted by some of the world’s best trail builders to show off a specific area’s natural, iconic beauty. And Arkansas State Parks has the only four of these sustainably designed paths just waiting for you to visit. They include Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Mount Nebo State Park...

Mountain biking the Monument Trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Photo Essay: Creek Crawl

Feb 2021

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Kara Helton

Located in northeast Arkansas on Crowley’s Ridge, Village Creek State Park encompasses nearly 7,000 acres with steep forested hills and creek-fed valleys. Part of our mission is to protect the park’s natural resources, and one way for park staff to do that is to monitor the biodiversity of our creeks. Since our creeks provide water to most of the park, when it is time to...

A panoramic view looking down the creek’s banks, near the park’s Big Ben Nature Trail

Photo Essay: Stories in Stones

Jan 2021

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Heather Runyan

Village Creek State Park is located in east Arkansas on Crowley’s Ridge. This park exists to help protect the unique natural, cultural, and historical resources of the ridge, including things like fossils. The fossils found at Village Creek State Park tell the story of this unique land. In this photo essay, we will take a closer look.

A creek with a gravel bar in the middle and trees to either side

Photo Essay: Life in a Rotten Log

Nov 2020

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Heather Runyan

Village Creek State Park is a 7,000-acre park located in northeast Arkansas. The park’s mission is to protect and conserve the natural, cultural, and historical resources of Crowley’s Ridge. We have an unusual ally in protecting our natural resources: the rotten logs of the forest floor. Where many people see a rotting log as an eyesore, many creatures see it as the key to...

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