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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Mississippi River
  • Parkin Archeological

Region

  • [X] Upper Delta

Park Activity

Trail Type

Trail Difficulty

Author

  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Bonnie Marberry
  • Cara Curtis
  • Cathy Combs
  • Elizabeth Kimble
  • Grady Spann
  • Heather Runyan
  • Jason Parrie
  • Joe Jacobs
  • Kara Helton
  • Kelly Farrell
  • Maggie Howard
  • Mary Buchman
  • Matt Manos
  • Megan Ayres Moore
  • Meg Matthews
  • Monika Rued
  • Pearl Jangjiravat
  • Robin Gabe
  • Sarah Reap
  • Sasha Bowles
  • Tara Gillanders
  • Zoie Clift
  • [X] Kristina Root
  • [X] Rachel Lewis

Date Published

  • October 2020
  • May 2020

Photo Essay: The Secrets of the St. Francis 

Oct 2020
  ⁄  
Rachel Lewis

Parkin Archeological State Park in eastern Arkansas focuses on protecting cultural resources. The St. Francis River, a very large and mostly overlooked resource here, has proved to be a lifeline for past cultures that lived on this site. And, it continues to be a valuable resource today. These photos will guide you through past cultures of Parkin to show how the St...

Painting of five American Indians in a canoe traveling on the river.

Night Sounds of Mississippi River State Park

May 2020
  ⁄  
Kristina Root

Listening to the night sounds of Crowley’s Ridge is a great way for you to observe, study, and explore the native wildlife at Mississippi River State Park. The darkness of the night makes different senses come alive. In this video, turn up the volume and let your hearing and imagination do the work.

Mississippi River State Park at Night
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