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Backpacking - Choose backpacking adventures along trail lengths ranging from four miles at the Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area to the 222-mile Ouachita Trail accessible from Queen Wilhelmina and Pinnacle Mountain state parks. |
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Caving - Deep in Lee Creek Valley in the rugged and scenic Ozark Mountains, Devil's Den State Park offers you the opportunity to explore the largest sandstone crevice cave area in the U.S. |
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Hang Gliding - Take in some of the most expansive views in Arkansas from 2,753-foot Mount Magazine, the state's tallest mountain, or soar high above the Arkansas River Valley from 1,350-foot Mount Nebo. |
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Hiking - Choose from 300 miles of trails and explore the diverse topography of Arkansas. Trails course their way through mountain terrain and alongside rivers and streams. They wind through bottomlands teeming with wildlife, and travel through historic sites that showcase Arkansas history. |
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Horseback Riding - Explore the natural beauty of the Ozark and Ouachita mountains, the scenic splendor of Mount Magazine, Arkansas's highest mountain, and the lush beauty of the Crowley's Ridge forest in the Delta. |
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Lake Kayaking - Arkansas's lakes are rich in natural beauty and wildlife. Explore open waters and quiet coves, and experience the birding and wildlife watching opportunities that abound. |
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Mountain Biking - Follow the trail down Mount Magazine, Arkansas's highest mountain. Travel along the shore of one of southwest Arkansas's Diamond Lakes. Or explore the rugged beauty of the Ozark National Forest. |
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River Running - Arkansas's rivers and streams offer something for everyone, from peaceful river floats to adrenaline-pumping whitewater adventure in the Class IV rapids of the Cossatot Falls in the wild and scenic Cossatot River. |
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Rock Climbing - Experienced climbers can rappel and rock climb on the south bluff of 2,753-foot Mount Magazine, Arkansas's highest mountain, or test your technical climbing skills on 1,011-foot Pinnacle Mountain near Little Rock. |
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Snorkeling - Arkansas's crystal lakes are perfect for snorkeling. Explore Lake Ouachita, the largest lake within Arkansas and one of cleanest lakes in the nation, or DeGray Lake, another Ouachita mountain lake rich in natural beauty. |
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Arkansas's state parks
are more than great scenery,
campsites,
cabins
and lodges.
The parks offer great
outdoor adventures, too. From exciting outdoor sports to adrenaline pumping extreme adventures for
thrill seekers, you can experience it all in the
State Parks of Arkansas.
The diverse topography and breathtaking scenery of
Arkansas
combine to offer a wide variety of experiences for outdoor sports and extreme adventure enthusiasts.
The parks offer something for everyone, from the beginner to the experienced, from those who seek a
relaxing adventure to those wanting a physically challenging test of skills that requires stamina.
Test your skills in the Class IV rapids at the
Cossatot River, Arkansas's whitewater adventure.
Rock climb and
rappel at
Mount Magazine,
Arkansas's highest peak.
Hang glide at
Mount Magazine,
too, and nearby
Mount Nebo.
Race along the ATV trails at Mount Magazine and
Daisy State Park on Lake Greeson.
Explore the
largest sandstone crevice cave area in the U.S. at Devil's Den. And access
backcountry areas for great backpacking and mountain biking adventures in the
Ozark and
Ouachita National Forest lands adjacent to the state parks.
Cast your line in mid-America's premier trout stream. Take a guided
horseback ride in the rugged scenic
Ouachita Mountains.
Go on snorkeling adventures
for everyone from the beginner to the experienced diver in Arkansas's crystal lakes. Or try your wakeboarding and
waterskiing techniques in the wide open waters of the state's largest lakes.
Looking for adventure? It's here in
Arkansas's state parks. It's here for you.
It's here for your whole family. You'll find daring adventures for those who want to test their skills, and easy
adventures that your whole family can experience together.
Arkansas State Parks campsites,
cabins and lodges provide the perfect base for enjoying your Arkansas outdoor adventures.
Come experience your adventures in Arkansas's state parks.
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