arkansas state parks

The fall season is upon us and many folks will venture outside to not only see the changing colors of trees but to enjoy camping outdoors at this wonderful time of the year.

Although there hasn't been an official release from the Arkansas State Parks Department as of yet, reports are coming in about a youngster who found an almost 3 carrot diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park last Friday, September 1.

You could be the reason for the celebration at Crater of Diamonds State Park in the next coming weeks. The park is getting ready to celebrate a very big milestone in its history.

If you are looking for a fun summer activity then you might want to grab the family and head over to The Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, because someone just found a big diamond.

There is a special Arkansas State Park located between the Ozarks and the Ouachita Mountain ranges. The French discovered it beauty back in the 1700's and it became Arkansas' first state park.  If you have never stayed in the lodge at this park before, then put it on your Arkansas bucket list.

In a world of not-so-normal because of the COVID-19 restrictions,  Arkansas State Parks recently received some welcome news. Beginning today, March 1, park visitors and museums across the state are permitted to go back to normal hours.

If your looking for fresh air then there is no better place to get it than at an Arkansas State Park. If you are looking to see some beautiful views then now is the time to check out this historic trail in Arkansas for a great weekend road trip.

Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (ADPHT), today announced all Arkansas State Parks will be open for day use only effective 8 a.m. on Friday, April 3, until further notice.

Go back in time this Christmas at Old Washington Historic Park. It's their 'Christmas and Candlelight' event Saturday, December 7 and Saturday, December 14.

The summer season is coming to an end and Daisy State Park invites you for a fun-filled weekend of activities beginning Friday, September 4 through Monday. September 7.

The Daisy State Park family will be celebrating its 60th anniversary as an Arkansas State Park from 1-4PM on Friday, Aug. 28.

The Arkansas State Parks trail crew is set to begin work on the two and a half miles of the Bear Creek Trail within Daisy State Park on August 17. And this work will require the temporary closure of the first six-mile portion of the trail, according to Park Superintendent Tamara Lunsford.