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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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Park Activity

  • Fishing
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Trail Type

Trail Difficulty

Author

  • Robin Gabe

Date Published

  • January 2017

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

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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