Begin a new year with First Day Hikes at Arkansas State Parks
Participants can earn an Arkansas State Parks First Day Hike sticker Arkansas State Parks provide an opportunity to commemorate the new year outdoors with First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2025. “Visiting a state park and participating in First Day Hikes is a special way to start off a new year in a healthy direction,” said […]
War Memorial Stadium hosts ‘North Pole Nights’ holiday movie event
WHO: War Memorial Stadium invites families, friends and holiday enthusiasts to its North Pole Nights event. WHAT: WHEN: WHERE:War Memorial Stadium1 Stadium Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205View the event flyer HERE.View Stuff the Bus food drive flyer HERE. Arkansas State ParksArkansas State Parks is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Arkansas state parks and museums cover […]
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. The ceremony highlighted the importance of providing accessible and engaging outdoor spaces for Arkansans while supporting the […]
Arkansas State Parks to Dedicate New Playground and Pump Track at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area
WHAT:Arkansas State Parks invites media to a press event celebrating the dedication of the new playground and pump track at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. Leadership from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (ADPHT), along with First Gentleman Bryan Sanders, will preside over the dedication ceremony, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance […]
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. This initiative, in partnership with Accessibility Across Arkansas, Inc., marks a significant step toward inclusivity, allowing individuals with mobility challenges to fully enjoy the natural […]
Arkansas State Parks expands accessibility with new trackchairs
WHAT: Arkansas State Parks is launching a new initiative to enhance accessibility across its properties with the unveiling of state-of-the-art accessibility equipment. Through a partnership with Accessibility Across Arkansas, Logoly State Park will introduce an all-terrain wheelchair designed to help individuals with mobility challenges experience the natural beauty of Arkansas’ State Parks. WHEN: Friday, November 22, 2024, at […]
Mammoth Spring State Park Completes Major Cleanup Project on Mammoth Spring Lake
Mammoth Spring State Park is pleased to announce the successful completion of a project aimed at enhancing the health and natural beauty of Mammoth Spring Lake by removing nuisance aquatic vegetation. This initiative, funded by the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) for Fiscal Year 2025, plays a crucial role in maintaining the lake’s […]
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 people visited Arkansas in calendar year 2023, which is an increase of 17.1% from 2022 when 48.3 million people […]
Visitor finds 2.30-carat diamond at 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. Eager for the day, the finder arrived at the park when the doors […]
Ride like an Olympian in Arkansas:Expedition-Worthy outdoor fun in The Natural State
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 extensive gravel network. If floating is more your style, instead of a half-day excursion, imagine the thrill of embarking on a 10-day expedition floating down […]
