Delta

Delta Cultural Center in Helena

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

Cities

• 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

Get in

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

See

• 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. (updated Sep 2021)

Do

• 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. (updated Aug 2021)