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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • [X] Village Creek

Region

  • Upper Delta

Park Activity

Trail Type

Trail Difficulty

Author

  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Cathy Combs
  • Heather Runyan
  • Meg Matthews
  • Sasha Bowles
  • [X] Kara Helton
  • [X] Tara Gillanders

Date Published

  • February 2021
  • June 2020
  • March 2016

Photo Essay: Creek Crawl 

Feb 2021
  ⁄  
Kara Helton

Located in northeast Arkansas on Crowley’s Ridge, Village Creek State Park encompasses nearly 7,000 acres with steep forested hills and creek-fed valleys. Part of our mission is to protect the park’s natural resources, and one way for park staff to do that is to monitor the biodiversity of our creeks. Since our creeks provide water to most of the park, when it is time to...

A panoramic view looking down the creek’s banks, near the park’s Big Ben Nature Trail

Remember T.R.A.I.L.S. and Be a Safe Hiker

Jun 2020
  ⁄  
Kara Helton

In this article, we will cover some helpful tips and habits a potential hiker like you can incorporate into your routine. Whether you are an experienced hiker or not, these habits can help you make the most of your adventure while hiking our trails.

arge black letters on white paper spelling out the word TRAILS. Letters displayed on wooden amphitheater steps in a forest setting.

Winter on the Ridge

Mar 2016
  ⁄  
Tara Gillanders

Winter may seem an unlikely season to go exploring outdoors, but it really can be amazing. This is the time of year to experience the geologic structure of Crowley’s Ridge in northeast Arkansas.

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