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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Cane Creek
  • DeGray Lake Resort
  • Lake Fort Smith
  • Millwood
  • Village Creek
  • White Oak Lake
  • Withrow Springs

Region

  • Central
  • [X] Lower Delta
  • North Central
  • [X] Northwest
  • Southwest
  • Upper Delta

Park Activity

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

Trail Type

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

Trail Difficulty

  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Strenuous

Author

  • [X] Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • [X] Monika Rued

Date Published

  • June 2022
  • December 2016

Best parks for a family getaway

Jun 2022
  ⁄  
Arkansas State Parks Staff

Arkansas State Parks are perfect for your family getaway. With activities for everyone and every age, you’ll have plenty to do at any one of our state parks. Check out our list for some ideas on parks you should visit.

Family canoeing at Cane Creek and touching the lilly pads

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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