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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Davidsonville
  • Delta Heritage Trail
  • Lake Dardanelle
  • Lake Fort Smith
  • Moro Bay
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  • Central
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Park Activity

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking / Canoeing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Watchable Wildlife

Trail Type

Trail Difficulty

Author

  • Adam Leslie
  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Chris Pistole
  • Don Simons
  • Grady Spann
  • Heather Johnson
  • Jason Parrie
  • Joe Jacobs
  • Kelly Farrell
  • Kylee Cole
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  • Zoie Clift
  • [X] Robin Gabe
  • [X] Sasha Bowles

Date Published

  • December 2022
  • January 2017

How do you measure up to the bald eagle?

Dec 2022
  ⁄  
Sasha Bowles

Bald eagles, the majestic symbol of our nation, were removed from the endangered species list in 2007. Since then, they have been seen more frequently throughout their range, which includes Lake Dardanelle State Park.

A closeup of a bald eagle.

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
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