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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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  • Lake Dardanelle

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  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Chris Pistole
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  • [X] Sasha Bowles

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How do you measure up to the bald eagle?

Dec 2022
  ⁄  
Sasha Bowles

Bald eagles, the majestic symbol of our nation, were removed from the endangered species list in 2007. Since then, they have been seen more frequently throughout their range, which includes Lake Dardanelle State Park.

A closeup of a bald eagle.

Lake Dardanelle: One River Many Voices

Apr 2020
  ⁄  
Sasha Bowles

What is now the body of water called Lake Dardanelle was once simply the Arkansas River, a life source to plants and wildlife, as well as the Native Americans and settlers who migrated here. One river many voices.

Framed print of The Arkansas Traveler with man on horse greeting eight people at a cabin
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