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May 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Devil's Den Softball

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den Softball. Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game. This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's...
May 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions. Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothes are...
May 31
10:00am - 10:30am

Beautiful Butterflies

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and make a craft to take home.
May 31
11:00am - 11:45am

What's the Catch?

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower of a fish—their sixth sense!
May 31
11:00am - 12:00pm

MINNOW TRAP

Make a minnow trap from a 2-liter bottle to catch live bait. Bring a bottle if you have one. Supplies are limited.
May 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Geocaching Hike

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join the 21st century and discover what geocaching is all about. We’ll take a crash course on one of the fastest-growing activities in America. Then we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache! Smartphone users are encouraged to download a...
May 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Plant Armor: From Thorns to Toxins" Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a guided stroll along the 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves.
May 31
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pioneer Cemetery Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place for the area's earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and learn about hardships, resilience and history that...
May 31
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Butterfly Tabletop

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Butterflies are probably the most popular insects due to their beautiful wings. They play an important role as pollinators of many plants, and some are food for birds and other wildlife. Discover the butterflies you could see while exploring the park...
May 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
May 31
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

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.
May 31
2:00pm - 4:00pm

You've Got Mail

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Write your very own message for friends and family...
May 31
2:00pm - 3:15pm

Highpoint Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
May 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Turtles of Arkansas

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a Park Interpreter who will explain where turtles live, what they eat, and how they survive, we will highlight unique features of some special species like the alligator snapper or the small stinkpot turtles.
May 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Water Safety Basics

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Exciting recreation and adventure await you on Lake Dardanelle as long as you are mindful of some basics. Meet a park interpreter across from the pavilion near the kayak rental kiosk to learn how to stay safe while enjoying the water at Lake...