Kick-Off 2021 with a Hike at an Arkansas State Park
In all 50 states, hikers in America’s State Parks will kick off the new year with healthy, fun, outdoor experiences as part of the annual First Day Hikes event.
Arkansas State Parks Adjusts Operations to Respond to Statewide COVID-19 Increase
Visitor information centers, museums, restaurants and two marinas at Arkansas State Parks will see a reduction of operating hours to efficiently manage available resources during the recent statewide increase in COVID-19 cases.
Arkansas Historical Marker Program Highlights Local History and Heritage
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – A new historical marker is now in Emmet for the Ephesus Cemetery announced the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Secretary Stacy Hurst.
Visitor Finds 4.49-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
(MURFREESBORO, Ark.) – It was all treat, no trick this Halloween for Steven McCool of Fayetteville, Ark., at Crater of Diamonds State Park. The 34-year-old found the third-largest diamond of the year. “Arkansas is the only state in the country that has a diamond mine open to the public,” said Department of Parks, Heritage and […]
