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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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Musings of a Westerner on the Natural State

Apr 2016
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Arkansas State Parks Staff

This is your personal guide to westerners moving or visiting The Natural State. Find out everything Arkansas has to offer, from hiking and biking trails, lakes, rivers, parks and more!

Cane Creek Trails

Going Prehistoric!

Mar 2016
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Arkansas State Parks Staff

Come and see the archaeological wonders of the Plum Bayou Mounds where you can experience these actual events and see our own piece of prehistory.

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park

More Fun at Lake Fort Smith State Park

Mar 2016
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Arkansas State Parks Staff

Who doesn’t enjoy an evening by the fire, nestled in a cabin, in the woods, near a lake? Made all the more special as you feel your muscles relax after a day of hiking, kayaking and fishing.

kayaking at lake fort smith state park
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