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Petit Jean State Park: Everything You Need to Know about the First State Park in Arkansas

Petit Jean State Park has everything you’re looking for in a state park, including Instagrammable waterfalls and sweeping canyon views. You can explore ancient rock shelters with Native American cave ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Plans for more rock climbing, mountain biking at Petit Jean State Park have locals concerned

Arkansas has big plans for Petit Jean State Park. They include rock-climbing routes and mountain bike trails. But some of the locals are concerned. Turning the century-old state park into a ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

First Day Hikes an annual tradition in Arkansas state parks

A great way to start fulfilling your New Year’s resolution to get healthier is by joining others on Thursday for the First Day Hikes at one of Arkansas’ participating state parks. Since 2012, Arkansas ...
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Natural State Initiative Opportunity Zones focus of Mena meeting

Natural State Initiatives Opportunity Zones were created in 2023 to encourage private investment and enhance visitor experiences at Queen Wilhelmina, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Petit Jean State ...