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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Nov 7
9:00am - 9:45am

Bear Cave Hike

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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Nov 7
9:00am - 10:30am

Lake Tour

Lake Tours
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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Nov 7
9:00am - 11:00am

Herbs and Herb Uses

Programs
Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
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Nov 7
9:00am - 11:30am

Hiking Horseshoe Mountain

Hikes
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Horseshoe Mountain Trail. This 3.5-mile-long strenuous hike is great for basking in the beauty of the Ouachita Mountain landscape. Dress in layers, wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water...
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Nov 7
9:00am - 12:00pm

Rug Hooking Workshop

Workshops
Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Have you ever wanted to make your own decorative rug, wall hanging, or place mat? Join park staff to learn about the historic skill of rug hooking. Participants will learn about the unique history of this fiber craft and practice hands-on skills to...
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Nov 7
9:00am - 12:00pm

Autumn at the Overlook Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
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Nov 7
9:00am - 12:00pm

Fall Hiking Challenge- Five miles on River Corridor Trail

Hikes
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter to hike a section of the beautiful River Corridor Trail. We’ll be hiking from Ed Banks to the North River Corridor trailhead. A shuttle is provided to all hikers for this 5-mile hike. Please meet at Brushy Creek Recreation...
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Nov 7
9:00am - 12:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop

Workshops
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Interested in learning how to cook with cast iron? Cooking in the outdoors or in the home, cast iron is the way to go. Join a park interpreter for this full workshop where we will cover the bases of cast iron history, maintenance, and some delicious...
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Nov 7
9:30am - 10:30am

Tails and Trails Hike

Hikes
Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join the park superintendent for a 1.5-mile family-friendly hike guided along the Daisy Nature Creek Trail to learn more about our park as well as bring your furry pals. Please make sure to have water and a proper leash.
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Nov 7
9:30am - 11:30am

Mountainous Event: In No Time Flat Woodworking

Programs
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine homesteaders like Morsbach and Benefield could go from log to lumber in no time flat. Try some old-time woodworking techniques in this nostalgic workshop that is a nod to old ways. All materials provided and you get hands-on practice.
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Nov 7
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Programs
Crater of Diamonds State Park, 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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Nov 7
10:00am - 10:30am

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Programs
Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Nov 7
10:00am - 11:00am

Tunstall Trail Hike

Hikes
Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Tunstall trailhead, on the boat launch side, as we “step back in time” along the 1.5-mile trail. Along the way we will learn what made Jacksonport so special, enjoy some scenery along the banks of the White River, and...
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Nov 7
10:00am - 11:00am

Eagle Watch Tour

Lake Tours
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks, and more. Bring binoculars if you have some; a...
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Nov 7
10:00am - 11:00am

Nature Journal Hike

Hikes
Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Gather by the Trees of the Forest Trail to decorate a little nature journal made partly from recycled materials. Then, embark on the 0.5-mile trail to explore the forest. Make stops to record fascinating finds in your journal. Sketch trees, plants...
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