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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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  • [X] Mount Magazine

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  • Jonathan Wirges

Date Published

  • May 2025
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Saving the Ozark Chinquapin: Plotting the Course for the Future

May 2020

The Ozark Plateau sweeps across the northwestern part of Arkansas, bringing with it the beautiful oak-hickory forests and striking bluffs that earned Arkansas the title “The Natural State”. Among these old limestone remnants are innumerable deer, lumbering bears, and a variety of lush plants taking advantage of prime habitat in this premiere natural beauty. One such plant...

close up of Ozark chinquapin showing male catkins and female flowers

Animal Crossroads Video

May 2020
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Jonathan Wirges

Mount Magazine State Park is crisscrossed by over 15 miles of trails, connecting beautiful overlooks, tranquil forests, and the highest point in the state. Visitors from all over find their way across these trails and not just humans. Wildlife finds their way all over the park, year-round, using their own pathways. Their trails may not be as well-marked but are just as...

Bear at Mount Magazine State Park
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