Millwood State Park in southwest Arkansas is a beautiful area with a unique and amazing aspect – alligators. Some people may not consider this a draw, but with proper Leave No Trace practices they don’t have to be scary. Millwood State Park is one of… Read More »Waterfowl Way – Millwood State Park
One thing I love about exploring Arkansas is the different types of geological regions there are in The Natural State. The Delta Region can be just as beautiful as the mountains of the Ozarks and Ouachitas. The Delta is also rich with history and a… Read More »Rohwer to Arkansas City Delta Heritage Trail
Village Creek State Park is a jewel in Northeast Arkansas and offers activities for just about every kind of outdoor enthusiast. Village Creek State Park sits high up on Crowley’s Ridge in between Wynne and Forest City. This Arkansas State Park preserves nearly 7,000 acres… Read More »Village Creek State Park
One aspect of travel that I really enjoy is learning about other cultures, both modern-day and from long ago. The Old Military Road Trail at Village Creek State Park in northeastern Arkansas allows you to walk in the footsteps of those who lived nearly 200… Read More »Old Military Road Trail – Village Creek State Park
Hiking at DeGray Lake State Park is a great way to explore the diverse wonders of the park. When most people think of DeGray Lake State Park, they think of being on the lake, but the park also offers nice hiking trails. With five hiking… Read More »Hiking at DeGray Lake State Park
On a February hike, the early morning light filtered through the pine trees and illuminated the saturated ground below. The light reflected off the standing water with a bright hot glow. And I was reminded of how unusual this scene is – this mix of… Read More »Coastal Plain Trail – White Oak Lake State Park
I’m so excited to have Roy on the blog today. Roy is a Texan and like me is a veteran of the newspaper industry. He’s been exploring Arkansas for nearly a year now. Today he tells us about a recent trip where things didn’t go… Read More »Flex and Flexibility
Petit Jean State Park is a hiker’s playground. You can hike to the bottom of the largest waterfall in Arkansas, Cedar Falls, or take another trail to view it from above. On the Bear Creek Trail you can tunnel through boulders or climb to the… Read More »Seven Hollows Trail at Petit Jean State Park
The main attraction at Cossatot River State Park and Natural Area is obviously the river. Many people come to float the river, fish in the river, and swim in the river. But Cassatot River State Park and Natural Area also has some pretty rad trails.… Read More »Harris Creek Trail
Fall is my favorite time to hike, as well as many others people’s. I love living in the Arkansas because in autumn the trees turn so many colors. I believe Arkansas fall hikes are some of the best in the country. One year I traveled… Read More »Favorite Arkansas fall hikes
There are many trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park; most are relatively short and easy. However even though the summit trails are short they are not “easy.” Pinnacle Mountain State Park is located a little west of Little Rock along the Arkansas River. It rises… Read More »Climbing to the top of Pinnacle Mountain
Everyone who is familiar with Lake Catherine State Park is familiar with the Falls Branch Trail and the waterfall. I never knew the waterfall had a name until I started blogging, but it does. It’s called Falls Creek Falls. Anyways, there are many other features… Read More »Horseshoe Mountain Trail – Lake Catherine State Park
One of my favorite hikes around the Hot Springs, Ark., area is the Caddo Bend Trail at Lake Ouachita State Park. This four-mile loop showcases the beauty of the forest that blankets the Ouachita Mountains. It also showcases the beauty of Lake Ouachita. The Caddo… Read More »Hiking the Caddo Bend Trail
Part of the reason I love the Arkansas State Parks systems so much is that it does a great job of showcasing each ecosystem the state offers. In Cane Creek State Park you get two ecosystems in one – the Arkansas Mississippi River delta and… Read More »Cane Creek State Park – adventurer’s guide
Several people have commented to me how Arkansas has such wonderful state parks. And the parks in the Arkansas State Parks system are definitely the best I have visited throughout the country. Between the interpretive programs and wide variety of activities they offer, helpful staff,… Read More »Arkansas State Parks to check out