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Apr 3 - 5

Great Escape Weekend

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Celebrate spring and the great outdoors at our Great Escape Weekend! Enjoy free nature-related and family-oriented activities. Contact the park or visit our website for an updated schedule as the event draws near.
Apr 4
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Becoming a Wildlife Watcher

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wary wildlife and embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
Apr 4
6:45pm - 7:45pm

Sunset 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 are required and can be made beginning noon the day before at the lodge front desk...
Apr 4
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Spider Sniffing Night Hike

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Bring a flashlight and a friend because we’re going to be sniffing for spiders! Join a park interpreter to unravel the web of lies about these fascinating creatures while searching for them on the trail. Be sure to wear shoes that are sturdy!
Apr 5
8:00am - 9:00am

Birding Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds found at the park and sharpen your birding skills. All levels of experience welcome. This is a 3.5-mile roundtrip...
Apr 5
8:30am - 9:30am

Spring Wildflower Walk

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter on this 3-mile walk down the newly created Owl Pass Trail that traverses the Little Maumelle River. Along the way we will explore the early spring blooms growing on the river banks and the mountain slopes.
Apr 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Early Birder Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them, and please wear closed-toe shoes and...
Apr 5
9:00am - 9:45am

Discovery Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions! Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothes are...
Apr 5
9:00am - 10:00am

Volunteer Hour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
For this service hour, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up supplies and receive an assignment. Water, warm...
Apr 5
9:00am - 9:30am

Snakes: Wild Wonders

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
For many, the very word just makes their skin crawl. For others, snakes are the wild wonders of the reptile world. Regardless of which camp you gravitate towards, chances are good that you might encounter one during your visit to the park. Join a...
Apr 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Brews, Views, and Bonfires

Awaken your senses and ignite your spirit with Mississippi River State Park's campfire and coffee. Join a park interpreter for a cozy and invigorating retreat where the simplicity of nature meets the comfort of shared stories and steaming cups. This...
Apr 5
10:00am - 10:30am

Think Like a Fish

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Want to catch more fish? Want to know more about what fish eat and where they live? Meet a park interpreter to think like a fish and discover more about the fish that live in Lake Fort Smith.
Apr 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Birding Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds found at the park and sharpen your birding skills. All levels of experience welcome. This is a 3.5-mile roundtrip...
Apr 5
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
Apr 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Migrating Monarch Masterpiece

50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Spring Monarch butterfly migration is going on during late March through early April. Join a park interpreter to make your own butterflies out of pressed leaves and small twigs. Go home with some seeds from the monarch caterpillar's host plant.