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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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  • Louisiana Purchase

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  • Boating / Marinas
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Author

  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Meg Matthews
  • Monika Rued
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  • Cara Curtis
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  • Seth Boone
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  • [X] Zoie Clift

Date Published

  • January 2025
  • August 2016

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.

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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