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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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Region

  • Southwest

Park Activity

  • Hiking

Trail Type

  • Day Hikes

Trail Difficulty

  • Easy
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Author

  • Arkansas State Parks Staff

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An Adventure in Spring

Apr 2016

The spring birds are back and filling up the air with their songs. The winter bleakness is behind us. The warm air hits my face as I hike on one of our trails here at Lake Catherine State Park.

Waterfalls at Lake Catherine State Park

More Fun at Lake Fort Smith State Park

Mar 2016
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Arkansas State Parks Staff

Who doesn’t enjoy an evening by the fire, nestled in a cabin, in the woods, near a lake? Made all the more special as you feel your muscles relax after a day of hiking, kayaking and fishing.

kayaking at lake fort smith state park
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