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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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  • Don Simons

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Wings on the Wind

Mar 2016
  ⁄  
Don Simons

As you scan the horizon with a good set of binoculars, there is a variety of wildlife to spot in state parks from hawks and eagles to monarch butterflies and song birds.

Red Tailed Hawk

More Fun at Lake Fort Smith State Park

Mar 2016
  ⁄  
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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