Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
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| Formed | 1945 (as the Arkansas Resources and Development Commission) |
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| Jurisdiction | Arkansas General Assembly |
| Headquarters |
1 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 |
| Employees | 1603 |
| Annual budget | $126,591,486 (2012) |
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| Child agency |
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| Website | http://www.arkansas.com/ |
The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism (ADPT) is a department of the U.S. state of Arkansas charged with promoting, protecting, interpreting, and managing the state's natural and cultural resources.[1] The department is also tasked with increasing tourism and promoting individuals, families, and businesses to relocate to Arkansas.
The department is in charge of maintaining all state parks and welcome centers.
See also
- List of Arkansas Wildlife Management Areas, maintained by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
References
- ↑ Staff. "Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Overview" (PPT). Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. Retrieved January 17, 2012.
External links
- http://www.arkansas.com/ – Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
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