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Arkansas State Parks

Posted on 22. Jan, 2009 by dsmith.

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If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!For more information on Arkansas State Parks you may visit the Arkansas Sate Parks website.
Pets and Animals Rules and Regulations
Pets or other animals brought into State Parks will be appropriately leashed, caged, or otherwise restrained so as to be under [...]

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Fly Fishing with Keegan

Posted on 07. Oct, 2008 by admin.

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By Dale Smith
October 3, 2008 I loaded our 6 year-old Border Collie/Shetland Sheep Dog mix, Keegan, a tent, all other human and dog gear into our van and took off for a three hour drive from our home in Kansas City for our first camping/fly fishing trip together.

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Picacho Peak State Park

Posted on 31. Aug, 2007 by dsmith.

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About the Park
Visitors traveling along I-10 in southern Arizona can’t miss the prominent 1,500-foot peak of Picacho Peak State Park. Enjoy the view as you hike the trails that wind up the peak and, often in the spring, overlook a sea of wildflowers. The park and surrounding area are known for its unique geological significance, [...]

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Patagonia Lake State Park

Posted on 31. Aug, 2007 by dsmith.

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Tucked away in the rolling hills of southeastern Arizona is a hidden treasure. Patagonia Lake State Park was established in 1975 as a state park and is an ideal place to find whitetail deer roaming the hills and great blue herons walking the shoreline. The campground overlooks a 265-acre man-made lake where anglers catch crappie, [...]

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Catalina State Park

Posted on 26. Aug, 2007 by dsmith.

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Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The park is a haven for desert plants and wildlife and nearly 5,000 saguaros. The 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons and streams invites camping, picnicking and bird watching — more than 150 species of birds call the park home. The park provides [...]

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Lake Poinsett State Park

Posted on 03. Dec, 2006 by dsmith.

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Lake Poinsett State Park
5752 State Park Lane
Harrisburg, AR 72432
Email: lakepoinsett@arkansas.com
870-578-2064
www.ArkansasStateParks.com
GPS: 35° 31.9’ 56.8 N / 90° 41.2’ 13.4” W
Anglers will find the relatively shallow waters of 640-acre Lake Poinsett, nestled atop the rolling hills of Crowley’s Ridge in northeast Arkansas, a special getaway for crappie, catfish, bream, and bass fishing. Situated on the northern end [...]

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Lake Frierson State Park

Posted on 03. Dec, 2006 by dsmith.

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Lake Frierson State Park
7904 Highway 141
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Email: lakefrierson@arkansas.com
870-932-2615
www.ArkansasStateParks.com
Atop the unique landform of rolling hills called Crowley’s Ridge, this park on the shore of 335-acre Lake Frierson is a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the year-round fishing for bream, catfish, crappie, and bass. The park’s natural beauty is enhanced each spring when the wild [...]

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Roper Lake State Park

Posted on 09. Sep, 2006 by dsmith.

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After a long day of driving or hiking, the natural hot springs at Roper Lake State Park are inviting and invigorating. Enjoy desert vegetation, an accessible fishing dock, and stunning views of Mount Graham. Roper Lake is stocked with Largemouth bass and Rainbow trout; it’s a great place for kids to catch their first fish. [...]

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Lyman Lake State Park

Posted on 27. Aug, 2006 by dsmith.

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Created as an irrigation reservoir by damming the Little Colorado River, Lyman Lake State Park is a 1,200-acre park that encompasses the shoreline of a 1,500-acre reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. It is fed by snowmelt from the slopes of Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain, the second and third highest mountains in Arizona. [...]

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Lost Dutchman State Park

Posted on 27. Aug, 2006 by dsmith.

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About the Park
Named after the fabled lost gold mine, Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the Sonoran Desert, 40 miles east of Phoenix. Several trails lead from the park into the Superstition Wilderness and surrounding Tonto National Forest. Take a stroll along the Native Plant Trail or hike the challenging Siphon Draw Trail to [...]

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Lake Havasu State Park

Posted on 27. Aug, 2006 by dsmith.

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The scenic shoreline of Lake Havasu State Park is an ideal place to enjoy beautiful beaches, nature trails, boat ramps, and convenient campsites. This spot is truly a watersport haven located near the famous London Bridge of Lake Havasu City.
The park offers 3 boat ramps, 47 campsites, a special events area (not available on holiday [...]

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Fort Verde State Historic Park

Posted on 26. Aug, 2006 by dsmith.

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About the Park
Experience life through the eyes of a frontier soldier at Fort Verde State Historic Park. The fort was a base for General Crook’s U.S. Army scouts and soldiers in the 1870s and 1880s. From 1865 – 1891 Camp Lincoln, Camp Verde and Fort Verde were home to officers, doctors, families, enlisted men, and [...]

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Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Posted on 26. Aug, 2006 by dsmith.

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The developed portion of Dead Horse Ranch State Park covers 423 acres. The 3,300 foot elevation accounts for the mild temperatures that are ideal for camping, mountain biking in the Coconino National Forest, hiking along the Verde River, canoeing, picnicking, fishing, or just wading in the cool water.
A six-mile reach of the river is known [...]

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Cattail Cove State Park

Posted on 26. Aug, 2006 by dsmith.

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The beach, boat ramp, and 61 campsites at Cattail Cove State Park offer a broad spectrum of activities for all to enjoy. Whether you’re interested in swimming, fishing or just lounging and relaxing, Cattail Cove State Park offers you and your family a chance to get away and enjoy tranquility along Lake Havasu. The 2,000-acre [...]

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park

Posted on 25. Aug, 2006 by dsmith.

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park is the place to discover the intricate beauty and many faces of Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Featured are plants from the world’s deserts, towering trees, captivating cacti, sheer mountain cliffs, a streamside forest, panoramic vistas, many natural habitats with varied wildlife, a desert lake, a hidden canyon, specialty [...]