This is the second in a series of features on Arkansas' state parks, which will appear monthly in the Monday Style section.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park's peak rises more than 1,000 feet and the park itself encompasses 2,351 acres. The park boasts more than 40 miles of trails for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts.

For me and other residents of Arkansas' capital city and surrounding area, as well as other visitors from around the state and beyond, Pinnacle Mountain State Park provides a convenient escape to ...