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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Bull Shoals - White River

Region

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

Park Activity

  • Hiking

Trail Type

  • Backpacking
  • Barrier Free (ADA)
  • Day Hikes
  • Wilderness

Trail Difficulty

  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Strenuous

Author

  • Meg Matthews
  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Monika Rued
  • Megan Ayres Moore
  • Grady Spann
  • Heather Johnson
  • Jonathan Wirges
  • Jackie Rupp
  • Jason Parrie
  • Jeanette Larson
  • Jeanette Larson
  • Jenn Menge
  • Joe Jacobs
  • Kelly Farrell
  • Maggie Howard
  • Sarah Reap
  • Sasha Bowles
  • Tara Gillanders
  • [X] Matt Manos
  • [X] Zachary Fisher

Date Published

  • May 2020
  • November 2016

Photo Essay: A Closer Look 

May 2020
  ⁄  
Zachary Fisher

While we often anticipate hiking towards a specific destination on the trail—perhaps a clearing with a view or a streamside bench for a picnic spot—we have a tendency to overlook the subtle, simple wonders occurring along the way, forgetting to “stop and smell the roses,” so to speak. Some of nature’s truly incredible “wow” moments are happening all over the forest floor...

mossy branch

5 Fall Hiking Tips

Nov 2016
  ⁄  
Matt Manos

It is hiking season in Arkansas and that brings some unique and beautiful opportunities. The leaves are changing, along with the temperatures. These cooler days can make for some great fall hiking.

Hiker at Pinnacle Mountain Sunset
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