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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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Park Activity

  • Kayaking / Canoeing
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Author

  • Meg Matthews

Date Published

  • August 2016

Top 10 Ways to Stay Cool at Arkansas State Parks

Aug 2016
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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

Events Roundup: Spring and Summer in Arkansas

May 2025

Learn Dutch oven cooking, paddle downstream or practice your bird calls — but most importantly, get outside as Arkansas warms up with these festivals and ongoing activities.

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