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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Jun 11
2:00am - 3:00am

Archeological Excavation Guided Site Tour

490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first 2 weeks of June. Join a park interpreter for a ¾ mile guided walking tour that includes stops at the excavation sites and opportunity to ask...
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Jun 11
9:00am - 10:00am

Archeological Excavation Guided Site Tour

490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first 2 weeks of June. Join a park interpreter for a ¾ mile guided walking tour that includes stops at the excavation sites and opportunity to ask...
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Jun 11
9:00am - 10:30am

"Reading Nature's Morning Newspaper" Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1 or 2-mile hike as we explore the trails to discover animal tracks, scat and other signs of wildlife. Learn how to “read” the forest like a newspaper and uncover the secret lives of animals.
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Jun 11
9:00am - 11:00am

Hike Along the Rim

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave Trailhead to set off on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers scenic views of Cedar Creek’s lower canyon, as well as woodland trails along clear...
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Jun 11
10:00am - 11:00am

Birding Hike

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Whether you’re a fledgling birder or an old pro, you’re sure to enjoy this 3/4-mile guided hike. Join us to search for birds that live in and along the forests and shores of DeGray Lake. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. A limited number...
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Jun 11
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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Jun 11
10:00am - 10:45am

Disaster - Floods & Tornados

111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn about two of the major disasters that have affected Jacksonport State Park both past and present.
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Jun 11
10:00am - 10:45am

Senior Hike to the Waterfall

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Come meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers over 50 who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but open to all ages. Total distance is approximately ¾ of a mile or...
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Jun 11
10:00am - 11:30am

Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is art, exploration, and it is a wild way to make a...
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Jun 11
10:00am - 11:00am

Living on the Edge Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Do you know what an edge habitat is? Find out we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail. We’ll hike approximately 1-mile (out and back) along the intermediate trail. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes...
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Jun 11
11:00am - 12:00pm

River Cane

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn the fascinating history of river cane, its importance to the battlefield, the ecology of Northwest Arkansas, and as a cultural tool. Meet on Black Nursery Road.
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Jun 11
11:00am - 11:30am

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure...
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Jun 11
11:00am - 2:00pm

Fun Day

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Fun day is a Woolly Hollow tradition that you don’t want to miss! Join our park staff at the swim beach to enjoy music, free swim, and family-friendly competitions and games.
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Jun 11
11:00am - 11:30am

Feel the Furs

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Jun 11
11:15am - 12:15pm

Nature Journal Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
After constructing your nature journal, take a 1-mile hike along the Ouachita National Recreation Trail with a park interpreter to begin filling your journal with the wonders around you. Practice various types of art, creative writing, and...
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