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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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Region

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Park Activity

  • Backpacking
  • Boating / Marinas
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  • Hiking
  • 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
  • Jenn Menge
  • Meg Matthews
  • Paul Butler
  • Robin Gabe
  • Seth Boone
  • [X] Jason Parrie
  • [X] Monika Rued

Date Published

  • December 2016
  • August 2016

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

Handling the Heat

Aug 2016
  ⁄  
Jason Parrie

Arkansas State Parks wants to remind folks that one can safely enjoy the outdoors even during the heat of the summer. Check our tips and precautions for the hot weather.

Lake Fort Smith State Park Hiking
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