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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Davidsonville
  • Delta Heritage Trail
  • Lake Fort Smith
  • Moro Bay
  • Woolly Hollow

Region

  • Central
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Park Activity

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking / Canoeing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Watchable Wildlife

Trail Type

Trail Difficulty

Author

  • Alex Hedegard
  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Brian Whitson
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  • Maggie Howard
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  • [X] Joe Jacobs
  • [X] Robin Gabe

Date Published

  • March 2020
  • January 2017

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

5 State Parks Off the Beaten Path

Jan 2017
  ⁄  
Robin Gabe

Whether you’re looking to hike a trail, journey through history, muddy up your mountain bike, or just get away for the weekend, there is an Arkansas State Park waiting for you.

Lake Fort Smith State Park
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