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Is it Arkansas or Parkansas ?
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Is it Arkansas or Parkansas ?

The NTA membership includes the following three Arkansas parks , where travelers can get active and enjoy the Natural State ’ s natural beauty :
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & TOURISM
DeGray Lake Resort State Park Bismarck Arkansas ’ s only resort state park , DeGray is located near Bismarck in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains . Visitors can go kayaking or boating , and enjoy fishing in secluded coves along its namesake 13,800-acre lake . The area also is rich in birdlife and wildlife , which are protected within the park .
Visit degray . com or contact Linda Hodges at linda . hodges @ arkansas . gov .
The Lodge at Mount Magazine / Mt . Magazine State Park Paris Home to the state ’ s tallest mountain , 2,753- foot Mount Magazine , the park offers hiking trails , rock climbing , hang gliding , ATV rides and other outdoor adventures . The rustic lodge includes 60 rooms , the Skycrest Restaurant and a conference center .
Visit mountmagazinestatepark . com or contact Heidi Ryan at heidi . ryan @ arkansas . gov .
Ozark Folk Center State Park Mountain View This park ’ s mission is to preserve and share Ozark crafts , music and heritage in an entertaining way . Guests can take part in local traditions during blacksmithing and pottery-making demonstrations , dulcimer lessons , herb gardening seminars , cooking classes and folk concerts . Visit ozarkfolkcenter . com or contact Michelle Stevens at michelle . stevens @ arkansas . gov .
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