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Top 10 Ways to Stay Cool at Arkansas State Parks

Aug 2016
  ⁄  
Meg Matthews

While we wait for cooler temperatures to come to The Natural State, here are the top 10 ways to stay cool at Arkansas State Parks during the dog days of summer.

kayaking at lake fort smith state park

Herbal Feasts and Sumptuous Suppers

Apr 2016
  ⁄  
Arkansas State Parks Staff

The very first Lavish Herbal Feast occurred on April 22, 1989, at the Ozark Folk Center State Park and you can still enjoy tasty treats and meals in Mountain View to this day.

Lavish Herbal Feast

Old-fashioned Community Energy

Apr 2016
  ⁄  
Jeanette Larson

The Ozarks is a unique and special place. Well-known for their beauty, these hills are also known for being challenging to live in or travel through.

Community Energy in the Ozarks
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