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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Jul 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Little Explorers

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Bring your little explorer for a weekly nature adventure. Each program features a new theme with hands-on, play-based sensory activities for ages 3-5. Meet in the grassy area across from the visitor center and bring a blanket to sit on. Caregivers...
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Jul 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cane Pole Fishing

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Bring your knot knowledge with you and learn how to rig up a cane pole for a fun fishing experience. You don’t have to have all the fancy gadgets to enjoy fishing at DeGray Lake. Let’s get back to the basics in this traditional method of fishing...
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Jul 6
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Owl Prowl Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows trailhead to discover the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for a visit. Please bring a flashlight...
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Jul 7
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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Jul 8
9:00am - 10:00am

Tree ID Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
The Natural State is covered in many kinds of trees. Join a park interpreter to discover those you can find during your visit at DeGray Lake Resort State Park on this 1-mile hike. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water.
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Jul 8
10:00am - 10:30am

Wellness Wednesday Hike at Delta Heritage Trail Elaine Trailhead

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Traversing through the community of Elaine, Delta Heritage Trail is an ideal place to get moving in the great outdoors. Meet and join a park interpreter for a leisurely paced hike on an easy gravel surface trail lasting 30 minutes. Along the way, we...
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Jul 8
10:00am - 10:30am

The Goat Woman of Smackover

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
The "Goat Woman" was one of the most iconic residents of Smackover, Arkansas for many years. Come and learn more of her fascinating story.
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Jul 8
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Swim & Cruise Lake Tour

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in the refreshing water! We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita Mountains, before pulling up to...
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Jul 9
8:15am - 10:15am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

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 Bennet 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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Jul 9
9:00am - 9:45am

Woodpecker Walk

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
W oodpeckers can be found all over the park in several different shapes and sizes. Learn how to spot evidence of woodpecker activity and discover these strange and fascinating birds on this easy 1/2-mile hike. We might even spot a woodpecker in...
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Jul 9
9:00am - 10:00am

Lake Cruise

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat ( weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for...
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Jul 9
10:00am - 11:00am

If Trees Could Speak Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
What if the trees could speak for themselves? Imagine the stories they would share about this beautiful land that we now call our park. Join a park interpreter on this easy 3/4-mile hike to learn about our park from a tree’s perspective.
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Jul 9
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Snorkeling Adventure

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Sign up early for this water adventure. We'll boat out to an island and snorkel along the shoreline in search of fish, rocks, plants and more. Masks and snorkels are provided, but feel free to bring your own equipment. Life jackets are provided and...
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Jul 9
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Meet a Tree Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Jul 9
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Pollinators and their Buds

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Wildflowers are in bloom and butterflies are flying. Join a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park. This program includes a craft.
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