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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

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Date Published

  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • April 2016

Bird Nerds Part of Flock for Life

Sep 2016
  ⁄  
Maggie Howard

Birding is a weird and wonderful hobby to get into. You start out with an old beat up bird guide and a cheap pair of binoculars, figuring you would just give it a shot.

birding in arkansas state parks

Handling the Heat

Aug 2016
  ⁄  
Jason Parrie

Arkansas State Parks wants to remind folks that one can safely enjoy the outdoors even during the heat of the summer. Check our tips and precautions for the hot weather.

Lake Fort Smith State Park Hiking

It’s School Group Season!

Apr 2016
  ⁄  
Tara Gillanders

Most of our parks have programs specifically designed for school groups that are aligned with the Arkansas K-12 and can accommodate School Groups throughout the year.

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