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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Davidsonville
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Region

  • Central
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Park Activity

  • Backpacking
  • Boating / Marinas
  • Climbing
  • Diamond Digging
  • Fishing
  • Geocaching
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  • Horseback Riding
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  • [X] Kayaking / Canoeing

Trail Type

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

Trail Difficulty

  • Easy
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Author

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

Date Published

  • January 2017
  • December 2016

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

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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