Delta (Arkansas) Voyage Tips and guide

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The Arkansas Delta is the eastern section of Arkansas along the Mississippi River Delta and includes Jonesboro and West Memphis.

Map of Delta (Arkansas)

• 36.41-90.5894441 Corning
• 34.526111-90.6013892 Helena—West Helena — home of the King Biscuit Blues Festival
• 35.828056-90.6941673 Jonesboro
• 33.3297-91.28244 Lake Village
• 35.2018-90.20175 Marion
• 36.383889-90.1927786 Piggott
• 36.261-90.97117 Pocahontas
• 35.150278-90.1788898 West Memphis
• 33.886667-91.4886119 Dumas

Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR ^IATA) or Memphis International Airport (MEM,) across the River in Tennessee.

• 35.63899-91.311281 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. (updated Sep 2021)

• 35.1623-90.7181 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. (updated Aug 2021)