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 […]
Celebrating the holidays safely in North Little Rock
How do you get family together to enjoy the holidays during a pandemic? Is it safer to just stay in your small pods, try FaceTime and wait for next year? The answers will differ from family to family, from community to community. Before you make a decision, we highly recommend reading the CDC’s recommendations for how […]
Paddling the Sunken Lands
By Zoie Clift Photos available here. The St. Francis Sunken Lands Water Trail is a new water trail for people to paddle that meanders through 10 miles of the Sunken Lands, offering an interesting peek into both nature and history. “The forested river bottoms of the Sunken Lands offer paddlers an opportunity to see up close the effects of […]
DeGray Lake Resort State Park Reopens Treasured Campground
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – As the old saying goes, good things come to those who wait. For those people who love staying at the DeRoche Ridge campground at DeGray Lake Resort State Park, that patience has paid off! After being closed for nearly five years, the campground will reopen for business starting Wednesday, October 28, 2020. […]
Up to something fun in North Little Rock, Arkansas
October may look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy fall fun. North Little Rock attractions are getting creative with some fun and spooky things to do. October Dining Deals Make a day of it! Whatever fun things you do in North Little Rock, don’t forget your favorite restaurants […]
Let’s Go There: Arkansas is ready for travel
By Travis NapperDirectorArkansas Tourism From a business perspective, the global travel industry has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, the attributes of The Natural State are ones that resonate in today’s environment. Arkansas is the perfect spot to take a road trip, explore outdoor spaces, view scenic landscapes and simply […]
Start camping in Arkansas
Camping is a wonderful way to enjoy Arkansas’s natural beauty. The views, fresh air and nighttime under the stars can revive the mind and refresh the spirit. Plenty of opportunities to pitch a tent can be found across the wide range of topography found here. Arkansas is home to mountains, lakes, rivers, forests and prairies, […]
Parks Veteran Named New Region 3 Supervisor
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – Arkansas State Parks now has a new Region 3 supervisor to oversee the operations and management of 13 parks in eastern Arkansas. John Stewart has worked at other state parks for the last 13 years and has been the acting Region 3 co-supervisor for the past three months. “There are many […]
October ‘Discover Arkansas’ Now Online
The October edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. The crisp, cool mornings are returning to Arkansas and that can only mean one thing – fall colors are on the way! This month’s edition is all […]
Majestic elk draw wildlife watchers to Buffalo National River country
As the fog lifts in Boxley Valley and the morning sun warms the dew on the grass, elk move from the mottled shade at the edge of the forest into the open pasture to graze. Before long, cars stop on the side of the road and their inhabitants stand at the edge of the field, […]
