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Apr 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rock Climbing Beta Blast

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “beta,” or the body positioning, sequence of moves, and specific techniques needed to get to the top of your climb. Join Park Interpreter Joe...
Apr 18
4:00pm - 5:15pm

Music to Your Ears: Ukulele Highpoint Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight the resilience of life at Mount Magazine State Park...
Apr 18
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Don’t Tread on Me

111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Jackson County is home to many species of snakes but not all of them are dangerous to humans—in fact, snakes are very helpful! Join a park interpreter in the day use area (picnic table nearest restroom) to learn how to tell the difference between...
Apr 18
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Campfire Cooking

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Have you ever wanted to make dinner over a fire? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of building a cooking fire and make your own foil packet dinner to enjoy! There will be dairy-free, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. You must...
Apr 18
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Moonlit Mountain: Owl Pellet Dissection

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room for a closer look at owl pellets, nature’s version of a mystery puzzle. We’ll dissect real pellets to...
Apr 18
7:00pm - 9:30pm

Spring Next Generation Concert (Folk Festival Weekend)

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
The Committee of One Hundred presents a special evening concert at Ozark Highlands Theater starring the region’s best youth stringbands and veteran folksingers during the Arkansas Folk Festival in Mountain View. The concert is a benefit concert for...
Apr 18
7:00pm - 9:00pm

History from the Shadows

103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
Spend an evening wandering through the shadows with an interpretive guide, pondering history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history, architecture, and the way...
Apr 18
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunset-Starlight Cruise

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Experience DeGray Lake as it transitions from warmth of day to the cool still of the night. You will have the opportunity to discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands during this “golden hour” cruise. After the...
Apr 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunset Art

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
As the sun goes down on Lake Dardanelle, the sky is lit up with beautiful colors glowing in the sky. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion as we watch the sun go down to make your very own...
Apr 18
7:30pm - 10:00pm

Spring Star Party

Join the Memphis Astronomical Society for an enchanting evening of stargazing at Mississippi River State Park! Witness the wonders of the night sky and explore celestial highlights of the season. Catch a glimpse of Mercury and Saturn, including its...
Apr 18
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Stars on the Ridge

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter for a moonless night of star gazing and myths of constellations.
Apr 18
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Moonlit Mountain: Owl Prowl

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these mysterious birds, then take a short hike along the...
Apr 19
6:30am - 7:30am

Sunrise Birding Hike by the Lake: Migration Morning

Join a park interpreter for a hike at Bear Creek Lake to watch for spring migrants. Loaner binoculars and a simple checklist highlighting waterbirds, warblers, and raptors are available.
Apr 19
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 19
9:00am - 12:30pm

Birding Basics and Hike Workshop: Yancopin

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Birding can seem overwhelming to start. Guidebooks have pages and pages of birds that can be frequently hard to distinguish. Here is your chance to learn the basics and get you well on the way to discovering birds that thrive along Delta Heritage...