Jeff King

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Growing Arkansas Tourism: Jeff King on State Parks’ Role and Partnerships

Jeff King has been deputy director of Arkansas State Parks since March 2022. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - November 25, 2024, 12:00am

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 - February 26, 2024, 12:00am

The abandoned Yancopin Bridge over the Arkansas River will provide a scenic link in the Delta Heritage Trail.

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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 - February 18, 2019, 12:00am