Hobbs State Park celebrated the opening of its $5 Million Visitor Center this past Wednesday, May 27th.

And thanks to the generosity of a Springdale couple, who wish to remain anonymous, Mark Hopkin’s Soaring will be on display in the Visitors Center for the enjoyment of generations to come!

Soaring by Mark Hopkins

The couple is quite familiar with Mark’s sculpture, and they have also done very significant volunteer work for the new Hobbs Visitor Center. Noting that the Center celebrated the diversity of wildlife in the State Park, but had no display to highlight its perhaps most regal resident, they felt Soaring had to represent the Park’s Bald Eagle population!

Hobbs State Park, at over 12,000 acres, is Arkansas’ largest State Park. It has a rich history, both natural and human. The park is a relatively new addition to the system, with land being principally acquired in 1987, and, until now, being relatively undeveloped. But all that is about to change, with the opening of the Visitor’s Center and ambitious plans for campgrounds, cabins, and additional facilities.

We encourage our friends to visit Hobbs while in the area and look for Soaring while they are there! Hobbs Visitor Center is located about 30 miles southwest of Eureka Springs and 15 miles east of Rogers on Arkansas Hwy. 12. For more information, see their web site here

Welcome To Hobbs State Park!

Brand New And Loaded With Interactive Displays!

Officially Open!

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