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Apr 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Can-Stellations

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter in creating your own portable constellation night light.
Apr 18
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Art in the Park Day: Paint the Moment

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Celebrate springtime at Devil’s Den State Park through different types of art. Take a moment to enjoy and capture the scenery through watercolor painting and discover how art has always been tied to the park. Supplies are provided but limited.
Apr 18
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 tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology found along the lakeshore...
Apr 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Arkansas is a natural fit for this sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park interpreter for a crash course to get you standing on...
Apr 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Who Flooded the Lake?

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
What is pollution? How does it affect our waterways? Join a park interpreter for an interactive demo of what can happen when we dump things into waterways and lakes. How can we keep the fish in Lake Poinsett healthy?
Apr 18
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Crafty Cats

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn more about the secretive world of bobcats—one of our most elusive predators. Though rarely seen, bobcats play a vital role in the ecosystem.
Apr 18
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Life on the Web

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Spiders are so different from us that sometimes they seem almost alien, but these unique creatures have a job to do at the park. Join the park interpreter to discover how they survive living life on a web.
Apr 18
3:00pm - 4:45pm

Lake Tour

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Space is limited, pre-registration is...
Apr 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cane Pole Fishing Demonstration

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Learn the basics of traditional cane pole fishing in this relaxed, hands on demonstration. Park staff will introduce the simple equipment used with a cane pole and explain how this time honored method has been used for generations to catch fish in...
Apr 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Moonlit Mountain: Silent Hunters - Owl Adaptations

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Owls have an array of specialty adaptations, making them expert nocturnal hunters. Join a park interpreter for an introduction to these impressive nighttime predators. Note: This program is part of the Moonlit Mountain series, exploring life after...
Apr 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Backyard Bass

3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Meet a park interpreter at a picnic table close to the playground and learn how to cast and make sure your catch is ethical and legal with this fun, land-based activity. Backyard Bass is a great interactive game to practice your spin casting...
Apr 18
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Rock House Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile long. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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
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
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...