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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Aug 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Geocaching 101

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Interested in geocaching, but don't know where to start? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics and start your cache hunt!
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Aug 16
10:00am - 11:30am

Learning Leaves: Hike & Craft

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Discover the many species of trees found at Lake Sylvia and create a fun craft to take home. Embark on a half mile hike to learn how to identify trees by their leaves. The hike is moderate and will be taken at a slow pace for exploration. Make sure...
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Aug 16
10:30am - 11:00am

Feel the Furs

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Aug 16
11:00am - 11:30am

Legends of Petit Jean

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Petit Jean is a strange mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this mountain during the early days of exploration.
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Aug 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Camp Kitchen Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to explore different ways to cook outdoors at this drop-in program. From classic campground grills to Dutch ovens, camp stoves, and no-cook options, discover how your camp kitchen can be as simple or as...
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Aug 16
11:15am - 11:45am

Nature Photography Hike on the Monument Trails

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Learn the basics of nature photography and put your skills to the test as we walk along a 1-mile section of the intermediate Devil’s Racetrack. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes. Bring water, insect repellant and your camera.
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Aug 16
1:00pm - 1:30pm

In This Life

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount Magazine State Park. In addition, participants will get...
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Aug 16
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter to learn about common animal adaptations and how they are used. Stick around to create your own imaginary animal using what we learned...
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Aug 16
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 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...
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Aug 16
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ozark Chinquapin Tree Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Discover the story of this incredible tree that almost became extinct and what is being done to try and restore it to our Ozark forests. Learn how you can help. A 15-minute program begins every half hour. Come and go as you please.
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Aug 16
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the Nature Cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special place.
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Aug 16
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Cornwell House Tour

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us on a tour of our historic Cornwell House. Take a step back in time and experience life on the mountain in the 1800s. Learn how the once 'City above the Clouds' became the state park we know and love today.
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Aug 16
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Twining Demonstration

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou people likely used a technique called twining to make shoes, bags, and more. Twining is the process of interlacing strings to make textiles. During this demonstration, you will see how the twining process is an easy way to create...
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Aug 16
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Superhero Creatures

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Did you realize that we have superheroes here at Lake Fort Smith State Park? These superheroes do not have a secret identity or an arch-nemesis. They are some of the wonderful creatures here at the park. Join a park interpreter to explore more about...
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Aug 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Scenic Lake Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake with a park interpreter as your guide. Discover the history of the lake, watch for wildlife, and view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited; reservations can be made beginning noon the...
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