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Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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Date Published

  • January 2025
  • January 2017

Louisiana Purchase State Park: Arkansas’ 18th state park

Jan 2025
  ⁄  
Zoie Clift

Louisiana Purchase State Park near Brinkley helps preserve a pivotal piece of history tied to the 1803 Louisiana Purchase.

An elevated boardwalk leads to a granite monument at Louisiana Purchase State Park. Arkansas Tourism file photo.

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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