Greene County: River Landscapes, Culture and Events

The St. Francis River, nature trails, a historic theater and recurring events give Greene County a variety of travel highlights. If you’re looking for a hotel for your stay, you can first consider whether you’d rather spend your time outdoors, enjoying culture or around a particular event date.

River, State Park and Trails

The St. Francis River forms Greene County’s eastern border with Missouri. In the county, it offers opportunities for fishing. Boating is among the recreational activities available at Lake Frierson State Park. Fishing on the river and boating at the state park are two different water activities; you can plan your outing around the activity that interests you.

Numerous structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps can be seen along the Lake Ponder Trail. Trail exhibits explain the history of Crowley’s Ridge State Park. Nature trails and the park’s history come together here—an interesting option for travelers who like to combine scenery with historical context.

The 8-Mile Trail in Paragould offers a chance to spend some time in nature. Reynolds Park in Paragould is also home to a 33-acre public lake that is stocked with fish several times a year. Here, a nature trail and a public body of water that is regularly stocked with fish appeal to different interests.

Culture and History in Paragould

Built in 1925, the Collins Theatre welcomes visitors for music, theater and various forms of visual art. It is located in downtown Paragould. KASU hosts the “Bluegrass Monday” concert series there on the fourth Monday evening of every month. The historic theater and its cultural program come together here; the monthly concert date also offers a practical starting point for planning a trip.

On the grounds of the Greene County Courthouse in Paragould stands the Paragould War Memorial, featuring a seven-foot-high bronze replica of the Statue of Liberty. The Sloan Site is considered the oldest known cemetery discovered in the New World.

The Greene County Fair

Held in Paragould, the Greene County Fair lasts six days every fall and features food, rides, exhibits and competitions. It also includes an annual livestock show and a demolition derby. The program offers several different reasons to explore the county’s local events.

Match Your Travel Dates to Your Interests

For planning purposes, Bluegrass Monday and the fair are quite different: the concert series takes place on the fourth Monday evening of every month, while the fair runs for six days every fall. You can choose between a recurring concert evening and a multi-day fall program. If you’d like to plan your trip around either event, check its date and time your search for a hotel in Greene County to the right travel period.

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