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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Bull Shoals - White River

Region

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  • Lower Delta
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Park Activity

Trail Type

Trail Difficulty

Author

  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Grady Spann
  • Heather Johnson
  • Jackie Rupp
  • Jason Parrie
  • Jeanette Larson
  • Jeanette Larson
  • Jenn Menge
  • Jonathan Wirges
  • Kelly Farrell
  • Maggie Howard
  • Matt Manos
  • Megan Ayres Moore
  • Meg Matthews
  • Monika Rued
  • Sarah Reap
  • Sasha Bowles
  • Tara Gillanders
  • [X] Joe Jacobs
  • [X] Zachary Fisher

Date Published

  • May 2020
  • March 2020

Photo Essay: A Closer Look 

May 2020
  ⁄  
Zachary Fisher

While we often anticipate hiking towards a specific destination on the trail—perhaps a clearing with a view or a streamside bench for a picnic spot—we have a tendency to overlook the subtle, simple wonders occurring along the way, forgetting to “stop and smell the roses,” so to speak. Some of nature’s truly incredible “wow” moments are happening all over the forest floor...

mossy branch

Safely Using Trails and Outdoor Spaces During COVID-19 Event

Mar 2020
  ⁄  
Joe Jacobs

Arkansas State Parks remain open at this time to provide needed outdoor spaces for our guests. While we have some diminished services, the parks are open for day-use activities including hiking, running, cycling, fishing, paddling, wildlife watching, etc. It’s vital that people find ways to engage in physical activity and be out in nature during this time; the benefits to...

Boy looking through binoculars
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