Arkansas has about 50 state and national parks. That's why we're called the Natural State. With all these parks, it's almost impossible to visit every one. Each one offers something special. These are, in my opinion, the can't miss parks in Arkansas.
11. The Ozark Mountain Folk Center; Mountain View
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
The Ozark Mountain Folk Center is not your typical state parks. It's a park of living history and heritage. Their goal to preserve and teach the history of the Ozarks, and they do this through live demonstrations and performances in a historical setting.
12. Queen Wilhelmina; Mena
Amanda Galiano
The best part of this park is the view from the lodge. Once called the "Castle in the Sky" this lodge give breathtaking views of the Ouachita Valley and isn't too far from the Cossatot River, a great place to float, hike and swim and it in the middle of the Ouachita forests. The park itself has camping, hiking trails and some of the most scenic panoramic views in Arkansas.
13. Toltec Mounds; Scott
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
This park is filled with Arkansas History. The mounds are the remains of a large ceremonial and governmental complex inhabited from A.D. 600 to 1050, believed to be built by the Plum Bayou culture.
14. Buffalo National River; Northern Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
