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 30
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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May 30
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Weavers of the Woods Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Discover the master weavers of the forest during this guided hike. We'll start with an introduction to spider silk and common web structures, then take an easy 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail in search of webs and clues left behind by their...
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May 30
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mr. Whitney's Cotton Gin

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine helps make your favorite t-shirt possible. This is a come-and-go event, guests may drop in and...
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May 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Slither Me Timbers

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
What snakes would you expect to live in Crowley's Ridge State Park? How are they beneficial? Join a park interpreter to discover Arkansas's snakes.
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May 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm

River Safari Snorkeling Adventure

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter! Snorkel in clear waters in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds. All supplies provided. Dress water ready!
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May 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Nature Journaling

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Nature journaling isn't just about drawing! Join a park interpreter to learn a few different ways to nature journal and start your own journal about your time at Lake Poinsett State Park. Materials are provided.
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May 30
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Healing Waters

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
The “healing” waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past and they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the “World’s Wonder Waters.” Meet at the Three...
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May 30
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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May 30
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wild Remains: Teeth, Claws, and Paws

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Get hands-on with nature's most fascinating leftovers at this interactive discovery table. Explore real skulls, jaws, and paw prints to uncover how animals eat, move, and survive in the wild. Discover the hidden stories these "wild remains" can tell...
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May 30
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Creek Critter Hike

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
A park interpreter will lead an exploration of Little Clifty Creek along the Van Winkle trail. We’ll catch crawdads, aquatic insects, and other creatures! Learn how they can tell us if the water is clean or polluted. Meet at the Van Winkle Trailhead...
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May 30
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lake Charles Kayak Tour

3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour. Your guide will discuss kayaking basics before giving you the opportunity to experience Lake Charles State Park from the water. Be sure to bring...
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May 30
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Life in a Rotten Log

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.
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May 30
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Bats vs. Moths

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Get ready to discover how bats hunt insects like moths and how those insects try to avoid getting eaten during a game of Bats vs. Moths.
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May 30
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Woolly Mammals

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is fun for any age.
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