Arkansas State Park Events

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Our interpretive guides routinely schedule fun, family-friendly adventures that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 15,000 activities each year, including outdoor recreation skills demonstrations and workshops, guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding walks, kayak tours, living history activities, nature games, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, school field trips, and much more — there’s something going on all the time! Use the search filters to view specific parks, dates, or topics.

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May 24
9:00am - 10:00am

Early Bird Hike

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a peaceful morning with a park interpreter exploring Camp Ouachita for birds. Learn about the many birds that call Lake Sylvia home and embark on the old cabin trail to see what you can find. This 1/2-mile stroll is taken at a slow pace. Bring...
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May 24
9:00am - 12:00pm

Kayak Tour on Bull Shoals Lake

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join park interpreters for a scenic kayak tour on Bull Shoals Lake as we spend time exploring the shoreline and hopefully spot some wildlife. All gear is provided. Wear clothing that can get wet and water shoes or sandals. Please bring a water bottle...
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May 24
9:00am - 10:30am

Drop In for Drop Biscuits

4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
If you’re tired of cooking breakfast while camping, come join park staff to learn a quick and easy method for making drop biscuits in a Dutch oven. Sneak away and learn a new skill to impress your family or bring them along.
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May 24
9:00am - 10:00am

Technology in Nature with Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Ever wish you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join a park interpreter for a short program followed by a hike on the Waterleaf Trail. We'll discuss popular nature identification apps and how you can utilize them on the...
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May 24
9:00am - 9:45am

Create a Postcard

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Postcards are snapshot of a moment and have a long history. Join a park interpreter to create your very own as we discuss why postcards have been so important.
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May 24
9:00am - 9:30am

Cedar Falls Overlook Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from...
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May 24
9:00am - 10:30am

Echoing Footsteps Hike

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military Road, and discover how your footsteps here today...
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May 24
9:00am - 10:00am

Beginning Fishing

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle’s healthy fishery provides you with great opportunities for catching fish. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn the basics of fishing and how you can try your luck catching a fish even if...
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May 24
9:00am - 10:00am

Prospector Trail Guided Hike

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead on the northwest side of the diamond search area and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past. Paid admission to the diamond search area is required to access...
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May 24
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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May 24
10:00am - 11:00am

Eagle Measure Up

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Bald eagles are incredible not only for their beauty and speed but for their size as well. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about the bald eagles that call Lake Dardanelle home and discover how you...
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May 24
10:00am - 10:45am

Communi-Trees Hike

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join Park Superintendent Nathan on a 1.5-mile guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and learn more about their role in the Daisy...
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May 24
10:00am - 11:00am

Tree ID

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Black oak, American sycamore, and sweetgum are a few of many common trees in the Cossatot River Corridor. Tree leaves, bark and buds are all useful hints to tell us what kind of tree we are observing. Join a park interpreter as you learn how to...
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May 24
10:00am - 11:00am

Branching Out Hike

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a hike on the Lake Ponder Trail to discover the native trees of Crowley's Ridge State Park and why they are suited to this habitat.
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May 24
10:00am - 11:00am

Animal Signs Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter to explore the hiking trail for signs of animals at...
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