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Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Lake Ouachita

Region

  • Central
  • Lower Delta
  • North Central
  • Northwest
  • Southwest
  • Upper Delta

Park Activity

  • Backpacking
  • Boating / Marinas
  • Climbing
  • Diamond Digging
  • Fishing
  • Geocaching
  • Hang Gliding
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Lake Tours
  • Motorcycling
  • Mountain Biking
  • River Running
  • Road Cycling
  • Snorkeling / Scuba Diving
  • Swimming
  • Watchable Wildlife
  • [X] Kayaking / Canoeing

Trail Type

  • Backpacking
  • Barrier Free (ADA)
  • Day Hikes
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kayaking/Water Trails
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wilderness

Trail Difficulty

  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Strenuous

Author

  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Jason Parrie
  • Meg Matthews
  • Paul Butler
  • Robin Gabe
  • Seth Boone
  • [X] Jenn Menge
  • [X] Monika Rued

Date Published

  • August 2020
  • December 2016

Photo Essay: Island Adventures on Lake Ouachita

Aug 2020
  ⁄  
Jenn Menge

Arkansas’s largest lake, Lake Ouachita, has 1000 miles of pristine shoreline and over 200 different islands to explore. Lake Ouachita State Park, located in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, exists in part to provide access to the lake’s recreational and educational opportunities.

Sunset at Bird Island at Lake Ouachita State Park

Green Friday is Time to #OptOutside

Dec 2016
  ⁄  
Monika Rued

Nov. 25 is Green Friday, an alternative to the crowds by choosing to #OptOutside and get outdoors. Arkansas State Parks has been offering Green Friday events for over seven years.

Pinnacle Mountain Hike
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