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Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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  • Plum Bayou Mounds

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Park Activity

  • Boating / Marinas
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Author

  • Amy Griffin
  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • David Armstrong
  • Grady Spann
  • Jason Baumgartner
  • Jenn Menge
  • Joe Jacobs
  • Kayla Gomance
  • Kelly Farrell
  • Leita Spears
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  • Matt Manos
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  • Ron Salley
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  • Zoie Clift
  • [X] Jason Parrie
  • [X] Melissa Ray

Date Published

  • January 2021
  • August 2016

Video: The Rhythm of Rattle Making 

Jan 2021
  ⁄  
Melissa Ray

In this video, meet Park Interpreter Melissa Ray from Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park and learn how to recreate the rhythmic sound of American Indian rattles. They are simple to make but deep in meaning.

Music-makers such as gords and turtle shell rattles at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park

Handling the Heat

Aug 2016
  ⁄  
Jason Parrie

Arkansas State Parks wants to remind folks that one can safely enjoy the outdoors even during the heat of the summer. Check our tips and precautions for the hot weather.

Lake Fort Smith State Park Hiking
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