STATE PARKS (cont.)
hometown of Manila is the home of a 1-acre park dedicated to the community’s favorite son. The park features a monument to Davis.
• Lake Poinsett State Park, one mile east of Harrisburg on Arkansas 14, then three miles south on Arkansas 163, 578-2064. The park includes hiking trails and a playground. Interpretive programs are also offered.
• Davidsonville Historic State Park, from Black Rock take Arkansas 361 and travel six miles north, 892-4708. Located on the Black River, the park offers good fishing and boating.
A historic site as well, the park is home to Arkansas’ first courthouse, post office and land office. The park’s visitor center includes a replica of an 1820s hunter/trapper flatboat, as well as exhibits of local artifacts. The park also features boat rentals and hiking
More information about these and other state parks in Arkansas are available online at
www.arkansasstateparks.com.
