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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Sep 19
9:00am - 9:30am

Nature Journaling

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Let's explore the natural world through art. Create your very own natural journal that you can you use in the park. Supplies are provided.
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Sep 19
9:00am - 9:45am

Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Wear sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 9:45am

Morning Hike to Big Bluff Overlook

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter for a morning hike to the Big Bluff Overlook to watch the river as it passes below. This trail is moderately strenuous with rocky, uneven terrain. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, insect repellent, and sun protection...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Nature Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what nature has in in store for us along the way using all of our senses. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots.
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Nature Scavenger Hunt & Hike

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter to take a hike to the exterior fishing pier while searching for natural items along the way. This hike is about 1-mile in length. Wear good hiking shoes and bring your observation skills.
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Waters Calling Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Follow along Lee creek on an easy 0.50-mile (out-and-back) hike on the Lake Trail to see how Lee Creek has shaped the valley and area of Devils Den State Park. Be sure to bring plenty of water, comfortable hiking shoes, and insect repellant.
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

Geocaching Island Hopper

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Whether you are a diehard geocacher or completely new to the activity, this excursion is sure to satisfy your craving for adventure! With GPS units/smartphones in hand, we will travel by boat to a few of DeGray Lake’s islands in search of these...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

Lake Tour

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd 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 and advanced registration...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

Planetary Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Get a real-time sense of how close in distance and size you are to our closest solar system neighbors using the Signal Hill highpoint hike as your ruler. Sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes, and drinking water are highly recommended for this...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

NWA Mountain Bike Championship: Novice Riders 12 and Under

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all Novice Riders 12 and under for a 6 mile race! This is a partnership event presented by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS) - sanctioned by USA Cycling. All riders are required at minimum to have...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

NWA Mountain Bike Championship: Novice Riders 13 - 14 Race

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all Novice Riders 13 and 14 for a 12-mile race. This is a partnership event presented by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS) - sanctioned by USA Cycling. All riders are required at minimum to have a...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

NWA Mountain Bike Championship: Novice 15 and up Race

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all Novice Riders 15 and up for a 12-mile race. This is a partnership event presented by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS) - sanctioned by USA Cycling. All riders are required at minimum to have a...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

NWA Mountain Bike Championship: Clydesdale Race

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all Clydesdale Riders for a 12-mile race. This is a partnership event presented by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS) - sanctioned by USA Cycling. All riders are required at minimum to have a USAC...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 10:30am

NWA Mountain Bike Championship: Citizen Race

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all Citizen Riders for a 6-mile race. This is a partnership event presented by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS) - sanctioned by USA Cycling. All riders are required at minimum to have a USAC One...
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Sep 19
9:00am - 3:00pm

LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a special, full-day Landscape Oil Painting Workshop held in conjunction with our Painting the Arkansas Parks exhibit! Led by award-winning landscape artist Gil Adams, this relaxed session invites artists of all skill levels to observe...
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