Delta Heritage Trail State Park

For the 300 miles between Memphis and Vicksburg, Helena is the only city on the Mississippi River. A 60-foot boat ramp, one of the largest public access ramps on the lower Mississippi, is located at River Park. Visitors can stroll right up to the river's edge on a boardwalk with informative panels explaining the local ecosystem and Civil War history.

Fishing and hiking are available at Mississippi River State Park for you and your dog to enjoy. There are campsites ranging from Class AAA through Class D to rustic in the park. Within the Saint Francis National Forest, there are seven bodies of water that provide sufficient chances for fishing, kayaking, and boating. Hikers will enjoy exploring the forest's many routes and looking for animals. Simply keep Petzooie leashed at all times.

Pets are welcome at Louisiana Purchase State Park. This park marks the spot where the United States and France made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, when the US paid $15 million for 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississipi River. You and Petzooie can travel along the elevated boardwalk above the surrounding swamp to the granite monument that marks the beginning of the survey. This park is only open during daylight hours.

Village Creek State Park has many of opportunities for you to spend a day in the sun with Petzooie, whether you prefer fishing or hiking. On a self-guided trek or one of the guided excursions, you may explore more than 7 miles of paths. There are also two lakes where you can go fishing. Just make sure Petzooie is always on a leash.

Love's Travel Stop is a dog-friendly gas station and rest stop near Hazen, Arkansas. Love's Travel Stops are located all throughout the United States and provide facilities for traveling dogs. A completely fenced dog park with a convenient waste station is available at this site.

At Arkansas Post National Memorial, which commemorates the first European settlement in the Lower Mississippi Valley, leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you on the trails. During the Revolutionary War, the station was also the location of a skirmish, and it played a significant role in the state's Civil War history. You and Petzooie can explore the Battle of Arkansas Post, walk along the nature trails, or tour the old town site. At all times, dogs must be leashed.