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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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Vlog: Sheep to Shawl

Aug 2017
  ⁄  
Meg Matthews

At Ozark Folk Center State Park you can watch artisans in the craft village, like Jeanette who makes beautiful rugs and shawls by hand, using her own wool from her farm.

Spooling Yarn at Ozark Folk Center

Top 10 Ways to Stay Cool at Arkansas State Parks

Aug 2016
  ⁄  
Meg Matthews

While we wait for cooler temperatures to come to The Natural State, here are the top 10 ways to stay cool at Arkansas State Parks during the dog days of summer.

kayaking at lake fort smith state park

Old-fashioned Community Energy

Apr 2016
  ⁄  
Jeanette Larson

The Ozarks is a unique and special place. Well-known for their beauty, these hills are also known for being challenging to live in or travel through.

Community Energy in the Ozarks
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