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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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  • Meg Matthews

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7 Staycations at Arkansas State Parks

Apr 2021
  ⁄  
Arkansas State Parks Staff

Imagine waking up to the sound of waves lapping at the shore, birds chirping from tall pine trees, maybe even a boat motor quietly starting its day to bring joy to families spending the weekend away from it all. That’s the kind of wake-up you’ll receive when you staycation at an Arkansas State Park. We’ve chosen seven better-than-a-hotel locales you’re guaranteed to fall...

Paddleboarding at DeGray Lake State Park

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
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