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Waterfalls of Arkansas State Parks

Hiking to waterfalls is a great way to get out into nature and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. It can be a calming and peaceful experience, or an adrenaline-filled adventure depending on how you approach it. You can get some great exercise and fresh air, and you may even spot some wildlife along the way. The sound of a rushing waterfall is also incredibly soothing, and...

Children playing at the Lake Catherine waterfall on the Falls Branch Trail

Events Roundup: Spring and Summer in Arkansas

Apr 2025

Learn Dutch oven cooking, paddle downstream or practice your bird calls — but most importantly, get outside as Arkansas warms up with these festivals and ongoing activities.

New Year’s Resolution: Visit an Arkansas State Park Every Month

Jan 2019

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Arkansas State Parks Staff

New year, new you? Challenge yourself to visit a different Arkansas state park every month. These beautiful places are open for adventure and learning with something for absolutely everyone in your family and friend group. You can bike a trail, discover the history behind Hampson Archeological Museum State Park, go horseback riding or find a quaint cabin or lodge for a...

Sunrise at Stouts Point at Petit Jean State Park

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Lake Catherine State Park

1200 Catherine Park Road

Hot Springs, AR 71913

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An Adventure in Spring

Apr 2016

The spring birds are back and filling up the air with their songs. The winter bleakness is behind us. The warm air hits my face as I hike on one of our trails here at Lake Catherine State Park.

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