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Tours of the 'unexplained' Washington State park to take place October 22 and 29

Halloween Josh Williams Hiking Washington State Park
Tours of the 'unexplained' Washington State park to take place October 22 and 29

PRESS RELEASE

WASHINGTON, Ark. – Light your candle lanterns and prepare for a Halloween treat at Historic Washington State Park on Saturday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Park interpreters will take participants on a guided hike at selected sites to explore unexplained happenings throughout the history of Washington.

The cost for the guided tour is $15 per person. Registration is required; contact the visitor center at 870-983-2684 to register.

For more information about Historic Washington State Park visit HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com.

Historic Washington State Park

Historic Washington State Park, located in Washington, Arkansas, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Mondays. The park is a restoration village interpreting the historic Arkansas town in the 19th century. Daily tours are provided to over 15 historic sites and museums, such as the B.W. Edwards Weapons Museum and Blacksmith Shop. To learn more, visit HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com or call 870-983-2684. 

Arkansas State Parks

Arkansas State Parks is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Arkansas state parks and museums cover 54,400 acres of forest, wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation facilities, and unique historic and cultural resources. Established in 1923, Arkansas State Parks preserve special places for future generations, provide quality recreation and education opportunities, enhance the state’s economy through tourism and provide leadership in resource conservation. Connect with ASP on FacebookInstagramTwitter, and visit ArkansasStateParks.com and ArkansasStateParks.com/media to learn more. 

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism protects and promotes our state’s natural, cultural and historic assets, contributing to a thriving economy and high quality of life. It is made up of three divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Stacy Hurst serves as the cabinet secretary for the department. 

JOSH WILLIAMS

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