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 ...

Debate is currently raging over America’s national parks and when they should — and shouldn’t — be free to enter. Perhaps it’s a good time to step away from the noise and discover the unsung heroes of ...

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Debate is currently raging over America’s national parks and when they should — and shouldn’t — be free to enter. Perhaps it’s a good time to step away from the noise and discover the unsung heroes of ...

Petit Jean State Park in Morrilton, Arkansas is one of those places that makes you wonder why you’ve been planning trips to distant destinations when this kind of beauty exists just down the road.

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 ...

If you're hoping for a July 4 campsite, don't wait: Reservations opened on Jan. 4 and many are already gone. Campers should ...

It was a beautiful but cold day when I decided to hike Charlestown State Park. I was staying with family down in the area. It ...

A new polling map has shown President Donald Trump’s approval ratings continue to reflect deep regional divides across the U.S. According to the latest state-by-state data compiled by Civiqs, only ...

The holiday season is all about traditions, and there’s nothing more comforting than pulling out your old recipe box, throwing on your trusty apron, and gathering all the ingredients needed to make ...