Delta (Arkansas)
Delta (Arkansas)
The Arkansas Delta is the eastern section of Arkansas along the Mississippi River Delta and includes Jonesboro and West Memphis.
Cities
- Corning 📍
- Helena—West Helena 📍 — home of the King Biscuit Blues Festival
- Jonesboro 📍
- Lake Village 📍
- Marion 📍
- Piggott 📍
- Pocahontas 📍
- West Memphis 📍
- Dumas 📍
Other destinations
Understand
Get in
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (IATA: JBR)
Get around
See
- Jacksonport State Park, 35.63899°, -91.31128°, +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 2021-09-08
Do
- Village Creek State Park, 201 Co Rd 754, Wynne (north of Forrest City), 35.1623°, -90.7180°, +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 2021-08-17