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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Crater of Diamonds
  • Davidsonville
  • Delta Heritage Trail
  • Lake Fort Smith
  • Moro Bay
  • Woolly Hollow

Region

  • Central
  • Lower Delta
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Park Activity

  • Diamond Digging
  • 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
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  • Kylee Cole
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  • Zoie Clift
  • [X] Robin Gabe
  • [X] Waymon Cox

Date Published

  • April 2019
  • January 2017

Build A Box Screen at Crater

Apr 2019
  ⁄  
Waymon Cox

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! One of the most useful tools in searching for diamonds is a sifting screen. A fine-mesh screen helps you to sift dirt and search through gravel quickly. When used properly, it can greatly increase your chances of finding a diamond! The park rents screens and other tools for diamond searching, but some people like to make their...

child searching for diamonds using a screen

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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