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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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  • Louisiana Purchase
  • Mount Nebo

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  • [X] Northwest

Park Activity

  • Hiking

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Trail Difficulty

Author

  • Adam Leslie
  • Alex Hedegard
  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Brian Whitson
  • Cara Curtis
  • Chris Pistole
  • Don Simons
  • Grady Spann
  • Heather Johnson
  • Jason Parrie
  • Joe Jacobs
  • Kelly Farrell
  • Kylee Cole
  • Maggie Howard
  • Matt Manos
  • Megan Ayres Moore
  • Meg Matthews
  • Monika Rued
  • Mystina Swaim
  • Paul Butler
  • Robin Gabe
  • Ryan Smith
  • Sasha Bowles
  • Seth Boone
  • Tara Gillanders
  • Tim Scott
  • Waymon Cox
  • Zachary Fisher
  • [X] Zoie Clift

Date Published

  • January 2025
  • January 2024
  • March 2023

Louisiana Purchase State Park: Arkansas’ 18th state park

Jan 2025
  ⁄  
Zoie Clift

Louisiana Purchase State Park near Brinkley helps preserve a pivotal piece of history tied to the 1803 Louisiana Purchase.

An elevated boardwalk leads to a granite monument at Louisiana Purchase State Park. Arkansas Tourism file photo.

Winter hiking at Arkansas State Parks

Jan 2024
  ⁄  
Zoie Clift

Winter is a beautiful time to get outside and hit the trail at an Arkansas State Park.

Winter hiking at Mount Nebo State Park.

Women’s history at Mount Nebo State Park

Mar 2023
  ⁄  
Zoie Clift

Mount Nebo State Park is the state’s second oldest state park. The park can be found in a stellar spot atop Mount Nebo and its location is tied to an interesting piece of history. In 1924, Mount Nebo became the first town on record in Arkansas to have an all-female government, including a female mayor and city council. At the park, there is a panel dedicated to the all...

Three women sitting on a bench watching a sunrise at Mount Nebo State Park
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