Paragould: Natural Wonders and Animal Experiences to Enjoy
A city that serves as the county seat of Greene County and the 19th-largest city in the state of Arkansas, Paragould is a metropolitan area that features plenty of lakes, streams and rivers. Paragould, AR is also the home of Weldon Bowlin, a popular Major League Baseball Player and Jeanne Carmen, a famous trick-shot for gold, glamour girl and actress during the early 1950s. The region is serviced by the nearby Jonesboro Municipal Airport and located in the northeastern region of Arkansas. The region also serves as the annual host of the Greene County Fair for more than a century and is considered as the single biggest country fair in the whole of Arkansas.
Best Time to Visit
With plenty of natural wonders to enjoy in the region, it would be best to explore Paragould during the sunny and relaxing seasons of the year. April to May and September to November offers the best climate as well as better hotel rates when staying in the city.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Fun time hiking, a sizable area to play around, try out sport courts or fishing by the lake, heading to Paragould’s Craighead Forest Park would be the ideal trip for the whole family. You can continue on for more family-friendly activities at the Forest L Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center where exhibits, trails, wetlands, prairies are featured. Trumann Museum would take you back to the old days of the region during your visit. Relax and enjoy the remarkable hospitality of the region at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Paragould and the Hampton Inn Paragould located near downtown.