Woolly Hollow State Park, State park in Faulkner County, Arkansas, US
Woolly Hollow State Park is a 375-acre woodland retreat featuring Lake Bennett as its centerpiece and surrounded by dense forest. The property includes marked hiking trails, a swimming area, and a boat launch for water recreation.
The Civilian Conservation Corps built Lake Bennett during the 1930s as the first watershed conservation project in the region. The artificial reservoir addressed serious soil erosion problems affecting local agriculture and land management.
The preserved Woolly Cabin, built in 1882, represents the early settlement period when the Woolly family established their homestead in this region.
The park provides camping areas, a swimming beach, and boat rentals for water activities. Visitors can choose from multiple marked trails, including sections designated for mountain biking in different parts of the property.
Dr. Hugh Bennett conducted groundbreaking soil erosion studies in the 1930s that influenced modern agricultural practices of strip cropping and terracing.
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