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The Arkansas Delta is the eastern section of Arkansas along the Mississippi River Delta and includes Jonesboro and West Memphis.
Cities
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Map of Delta (Arkansas)
- 1 Corning
- 2 Helena—West Helena — home of the King Biscuit Blues Festival
- 3 Jonesboro
- 4 Lake Village
- 5 Marion
- 6 Piggott
- 7 Pocahontas
- 8 West Memphis
- 9 Dumas
Other destinations
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[edit | edit source]Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR IATA) or Memphis International Airport (MEM IATA) across the River in Tennessee.
Get around
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Jacksonport State Park (off of Hwy 69 northwest of Newport), ☏ +1 870 523-2143. The site of a thriving river port at the confluence of the White and Black River that saw many a paddleboat and also the surrender of the Confederate Army of Northern Arkansas to Union forces in 1865, this former county seat features a courthouse museum and visitor center, along with just a good snapshot of the past. Free.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Village Creek State Park, 201 Co Rd 754, Wynne (north of Forrest City), ☏ +1 870 238 9406. Daily 8AM-5PM. A chance to explore Crowley's Ridge with wooded scenery, wildlife specimens like deer and armadillos, rooting for grubs and such, and a segment of the Trail of Tears to walk upon. Plus camping and a chance to be eaten alive by mosquitoes. free day admission.
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