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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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  • Fishing
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Author

  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Robin Gabe

Date Published

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Waterfalls of Arkansas State Parks

Feb 2023
  ⁄  
Arkansas State Parks Staff

Hiking to waterfalls is a great way to get out into nature and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. It can be a calming and peaceful experience, or an adrenaline-filled adventure depending on how you approach it. You can get some great exercise and fresh air, and you may even spot some wildlife along the way. The sound of a rushing waterfall is also incredibly soothing, and...

Children playing at the Lake Catherine waterfall on the Falls Branch Trail

5 State Parks Off the Beaten Path

Jan 2017
  ⁄  
Robin Gabe

Whether you’re looking to hike a trail, journey through history, muddy up your mountain bike, or just get away for the weekend, there is an Arkansas State Park waiting for you.

Lake Fort Smith State Park
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