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Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Davidsonville
  • DeGray Lake Resort
  • Delta Heritage Trail
  • Lake Fort Smith
  • Moro Bay
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Region

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  • Lower Delta
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Park Activity

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking / Canoeing
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  • [X] Watchable Wildlife

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Author

  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Cathy Combs
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  • [X] David Armstrong
  • [X] Robin Gabe

Date Published

  • January 2021
  • January 2017

Video: Just Roll with It! 

Jan 2021
  ⁄  
David Armstrong

Along the DeGray Lake Resort State Park's trails and throughout the forest floors, the humble humpback dung beetle (Deltochilum gibbosum) faithfully carries out its repetitive, rather repugnant, responsibilities without reservation. Few species in the park’s elaborate food chain can rival the curious, hard-working star of this short video and the unique “role” it plays.

Dung beetle rolling a ball of dung at DeGray Lake Resort State Park

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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