Arkansas State Parks

In celebration of John H. Johnson Day, Arkansas State Parks is hosting a groundbreaking event on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the site of the future John H. Johnson Park, adjacent to the Delta Heritage Trail State Park Robert S. Moore…

At a recent meeting in Texarkana, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission celebrated investments made by many of its partnerships with other organizations and agencies that make possible conservation of the state’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats. The meeting followed…

One of the biggest trends in tourism during the pandemic has been outdoor recreation. More people have taken up mountain biking, kayaking and camping in recreational vehicles (RVs). The increased demand, though, has had drawbacks not just in Arkansas but…

Over $3.6 million in Outdoor Recreation Grants have been awarded to projects within 25 counties across the state, the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism announced this week. The grants are divided into two categories: Matching Grants and Facilities…

Shea Lewis has been announced as the next director for Arkansas State Parks by Stacy Hurst, the secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Lewis will replace Grady Spann, who retired on Dec. 31 after 28 years…

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Stacy Hurst recently announced the selection of Katherine Andrews to serve as the first director of the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation. Sec. Hurst also named the 10 members of the new Arkansas…

Grady Spann, who rose to director of the Division of Arkansas State Parks in 2016, has announced his retirement, effective at the end of this year. “Grady has been a true leader of the parks and a very valuable member…

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday announced the creation of the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation, a component of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT). The Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation is tasked with identifying, developing and executing…

The state of Arkansas will be holding multiple COVID-19 vaccine clinics over Memorial Day weekend at several state parks.  There will be three vaccine clinics at state parks on Saturday, May 29. The clinics will be held at DeGray Lake…

Arkansas State Parks is expanding its Monument Trails system with 12 miles of new trails in Devil’s Den State Park in Northwest Arkansas. On Thursday, May 6, the new trails will be officially dedicated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at…