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Apr 5
11:00am - 11:45am

Rock House Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile long. Please wear sturdy shoes...
Apr 5
11:00am - 11:45am

Shaped by Water: Watercolor Painting

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
At Village Creek State Park, water is powerful. Join a park interpreter to learn some of the many ways water has the power to shape the park we see today, all while creating a watercolor painting that honors the powers of water.
Apr 5
11:00am - 11:30am

Knot Knowing is Half the Fun

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Want to know how you can make good connections while fishing at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter for a hands-on knot tying demonstration where you will discover how to make some of the strongest connections. No previous experience...
Apr 5
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Historic Mount Nebo Men and Women

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn about the important men and women that helped shape the mountain into what it is today!
Apr 5
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Snake Smarts

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
With the warmer weather, snakes will be out and about in natural areas. Join a park interpreter for a look at the wonderful world of snakes that live in Arkansas and how to identify and stay safe while out enjoying the outdoors.
Apr 5
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Old as a Tree

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Are you as old as a tree? Join a park interpreter to discover how to tell the age of a tree and what happened during its life. You will also have the opportunity to create your own “tree cookie” story.
Apr 5
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Preserving the Legacy

111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter for a special 2 hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat moved to Newport, and why the courthouse was almost...
Apr 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
Apr 5
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Rock Cycle Game

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
You've heard of the water cycle, but what about the rock cycle? Join us in the Diamond Discovery Classroom to learn about this amazing continuous process in a fun rock cycle game.
Apr 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Scenic Lake Cruise

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning noon the day before at the marina (501) 865-5841. Please...
Apr 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Spring Snapshots Challenge Hike

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
You can share special moments on the trail this spring at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter on a hike along the 0.5-mile Dogwood Lane Trail for the Spring Snapshot challenge! Beautiful snapshots, funny snapshots, and even odd...
Apr 5
2:00pm - 2:30pm

History of the Dam

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Have you ever wondered why Bull Shoals Lake is here or why there are trout in the White River? It has to do with a building project that required work around the clock for four years and involved a visit from a president! Discover the history of the...
Apr 5
2:00pm - 4:00pm

You've Got Mail

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Make your very own message to mail off to friends and...
Apr 5
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Trees and Stories they Tell Hike

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Trees line the long path of Delta Heritage Trail State Park and have a story to tell. Here is your chance hear this story of how people used them in the past. Meet at the visitor center to join a park interpreter for a guided hike lasting about 45...
Apr 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn to Fish

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Stop on by Lake Walcott for fishing 101. The park does have rods available and bait, but you are more than welcome to bring your own. Participants ages 16 and up must possess a valid fishing permit with the...