Delta Heritage Trail State Park
Final 13.4 Miles of Delta Heritage Trail Within Sight
The most expensive section of the trail so far is under contract with work poised to begin in Desha County. read more >
by George Waldon -
UA GORP Incubator Gets $1.2M to Expand
The University of Arkansas’ Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program has received a $1.2 million grant to expand its work supporting outdoor startups in Arkansas. The grant, from the U.S. Economic Development […] read more >
by Lance Turner -
Johnson Statue Installed at Delta Heritage Trail State Park
A statue honoring publisher John H. Johnson was unveiled Nov. 1 at Delta Heritage Trail State Park in Arkansas City. read more >
$13.8M Grant Could Bridge the Gap for Delta Heritage Trail
Boosters of the Delta Heritage Trail in east Arkansas hope to hear good news very soon that the second time was the charm to land a momentous check from Uncle Sam. read more >
by George Waldon -
East Arkansas Tourist Byway Pedals Toward 2025 Finish
The stage is set for an especially busy year of progress on the Delta Heritage Trail. Construction will be complete or in motion on more than 24 miles of biking-hiking pathway in east Arkansas backed by an estimated $9.4 million during 2021. read more >
by George Waldon -
$20M Matching Grant Starts Clock Ticking to Finish Delta Heritage Trail
A $20 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation promises to complete the Delta Heritage Trail. read more >
by George Waldon -
Funding Legacy Supports Arkansas State Parks, Keeps Coffers Full
The conservation tax approved by Arkansas voters in 1996 remains a dynamic funding source to help upgrade and maintain the 52 state parks in Arkansas. “Without the conservation tax, we couldn’t do what we’re doing,” said Grady Spann, director of Arkansas State Parks. read more >
by George Waldon -
Big River Trail Blazing Adds More Mileage To Tourism Byway
A nearly $1.6 million project will mark an important step toward creating a biking-hiking corridor along the full length of the state’s Mississippi River valley. read more >
by George Waldon -