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Mount Magazine State Park Visitor Center

Begin your adventure at Mount Magazine State Park Visitor Center, your gateway to Arkansas's highest peak and its natural wonders.

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The Mount Magazine State Park Visitor Center serves as the perfect starting point for exploring Arkansas's highest peak. Open daily, the center offers exhibits about the mountain's unique geology, history, and diverse flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy audiovisual programs and a wildlife observation area, providing an immersive introduction to the park's wonders.

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16878 AR-309, Paris, Arkansas, US
Monday
8 am-5 pm
Tuesday
8 am-5 pm
Wednesday
8 am-5 pm
Thursday
8 am-5 pm
Friday
8 am-5 pm
Saturday
8 am-5 pm
Sunday
8 am-5 pm
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Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Visitor Center.

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Check the visitor center's schedule for guided walks and programs to enhance your understanding of the park's natural and cultural history.
Bring binoculars for optimal wildlife viewing from the observation area.
Pick up trail maps at the visitor center before embarking on a hike to explore the diverse trails around Mount Magazine.

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Nestled atop Arkansas's highest point, the Mount Magazine State Park Visitor Center is the ideal gateway to discovering the natural beauty and rich history of this unique mountain. At 2,753 feet above sea level, Mount Magazine has drawn explorers, naturalists, and travelers for centuries, and the visitor center helps to explain why. The 8,000-square-foot facility features exhibits showcasing the geology, history, and the incredible variety of plant and animal life found on Mount Magazine. Visitors can delve into the mountain's past, learn about its unique ecosystem, and gain insights into the forces that shaped this remarkable landscape. Daily audiovisual programs offer an engaging way to learn about the park's natural diversity. A highlight of the visitor center is the large wildlife observation area, which overlooks a native plant garden. This space provides opportunities to spot local wildlife and appreciate the mountain's biodiversity. The visitor center also serves as a starting point for guided walks, workshops, and programs focusing on wildlife and history. Mount Magazine State Park offers a wide array of activities, including hiking, mountain biking, hang gliding, and rock climbing. The park boasts a lodge, cabins, a restaurant, and camping facilities, making it an ideal destination for both day trips and extended stays.

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    The Mount Magazine State Park Visitor Center is located at 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72842. From Paris, Arkansas, take Highway 309 South for approximately 16 miles. From Danville, take Arkansas Highway 10 west to Havana, then turn north onto Highway 309 and proceed for 10 miles. The visitor center will be on your left, across from the Greenfield Picnic Area. Parking is free within the park.

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