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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Davidsonville
  • Delta Heritage Trail
  • Lake Fort Smith
  • Moro Bay
  • Parkin Archeological
  • Woolly Hollow

Region

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

Park Activity

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

Trail Type

Trail Difficulty

Author

  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Bonnie Marberry
  • Cara Curtis
  • Cathy Combs
  • Elizabeth Kimble
  • Grady Spann
  • Heather Runyan
  • Jason Parrie
  • Joe Jacobs
  • Kara Helton
  • Kelly Farrell
  • Kristina Root
  • Maggie Howard
  • Mary Buchman
  • Matt Manos
  • Megan Ayres Moore
  • Meg Matthews
  • Monika Rued
  • Pearl Jangjiravat
  • Sarah Reap
  • Sasha Bowles
  • Tara Gillanders
  • Zoie Clift
  • [X] Rachel Lewis
  • [X] Robin Gabe

Date Published

  • October 2020
  • January 2017

Photo Essay: The Secrets of the St. Francis 

Oct 2020
  ⁄  
Rachel Lewis

Parkin Archeological State Park in eastern Arkansas focuses on protecting cultural resources. The St. Francis River, a very large and mostly overlooked resource here, has proved to be a lifeline for past cultures that lived on this site. And, it continues to be a valuable resource today. These photos will guide you through past cultures of Parkin to show how the St...

Painting of five American Indians in a canoe traveling on the river.

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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