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 19
11:00am - 11:30am

Think Like a Fish

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd 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 and think like a fish by discovering facts about the fish that live in Lake Fort Smith.
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Nov 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Whitetail Tales

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Swish your tails on over to the ridge to learn about whitetail deer. We will do a deep dive into their daily lives, the environments they live in, and then play a game to live like a deer. These events are geared towards homeschoolers; however, we...
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Nov 19
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Finding Footprints Bingo

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their hidden stories through a game of bingo. Become a...
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Nov 19
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

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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 19
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Discovering Nature Journals Hike

Hikes
Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Preserve your memories and experiences of the great outdoors in a nature journal! Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of snack bar) to assemble your journal and take an easy, 0.6-mile hike along the cabin trail to see what we can...
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Nov 19
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Whitetail Tales

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Swish your tails on over to the ridge to learn about whitetail deer. We will do a deep dive into their daily lives, the environments they live in, and then play a game to live like a deer. These events are geared towards homeschoolers; however, we...
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Nov 19
3:00pm - 4:30pm

"Hidden In Plain Sight" Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along the way. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking...
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Nov 19
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

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Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Nov 19
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Adventure Hour

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join park staff for an outdoor recreation program designed for ages 6-14. Each session introduces a different activity like fishing, paddling, hiking, camping, and birding. Build confidence and skills for enjoying the outdoors at Lake Dardanelle...
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Nov 20

Guided Cavern Tours

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Blanchard Springs Caverns, 704 Blanchard Springs Road, Fifty-Six, AR 72533 United States
Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring...
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Nov 20
8:15am - 10:15am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

Hikes
Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennett to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...
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Nov 20
9:00am - 12:00pm

Fall Hiking Challenge- Five miles on River Corridor Trail

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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 20
9:00am - 11:30am

Hiking Horseshoe Mountain

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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 20
9:00am - 11:00am

Adventure in the Ozarks Hike

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. The official guided program will end at Yellow Rock, so you have extra time to spend there or continue the trail on your own.
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Nov 20
9:30am - 10:30am

Beneficial Benefield Hike

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen are all highly recommended...
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