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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May 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Lake Sylvia Loop Hike

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Get outdoors and onto the trails this Memorial Day! With a park interpreter, trek on the 0.8-mile Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Make stops along the way to explore the park's fascinating sights such as wildlife, historical structures, an in-cropping cave...
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May 25
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo. No prior paddling experience is necessary, but you should be...
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May 25
9:00am - 9:45am

Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike: Barton Trailhead

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Here is your chance to get outdoors with family and friends and start your journey exploring Delta Heritage Trail State Park. Meet at the visitor center for an easy 1-mile hike on a gravel surface trail as we discover the railroad heritage of the...
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May 25
9:00am - 9:45am

Finding Your Way

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
A compass can make your outdoor adventure safer, but only if you know how to use it. Join the park interpreter to learn the basics of compass use and see how fast you can get through the compass course.
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May 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Morning Bird Hike

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter near Loop A bathhouse in the Russellville campground to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way.
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May 25
9:00am - 9:30am

Nature Journaling

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to explore the natural world through art. Create your very own natural journal that you can you use in the park. Supplies are provided.
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May 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Riverside Rocks Guided Hike

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Just like interstate highways today, the Black River has served as a highway through the wilderness for centuries. Join a park interpreter to see the stone formation that made this place the best landing on the river for everyone from American...
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May 25
9:00am - 10:00am

Cane Pole Fishing Demonstration

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Learn the basics of traditional cane pole fishing in this relaxed, hands on demonstration. Park staff will introduce the simple equipment used with a cane pole and explain how this time honored method has been used for generations to catch fish in...
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May 25
9:00am - 9:30am

Hello, Telephone

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Before the internet, the landline telephone connected Americans together. The first telephone company opened in Powhatan in 1879. Come enjoy a hands-on program that teaches how telephones work. Perfect for kids, adults, and families.
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May 25
9:00am - 9:30am

Nature Connections Stroll

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to connect with nature on the Arboretum Trail (0.5-mile, easy difficulty). We will use our senses to explore what makes Village Creek State Park special, all while capturing our discoveries on paper. Please wear sturdy...
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May 25
9:00am - 9:45am

"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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May 25
10:00am - 10:30am

Hiking Tips

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Are you prepared for your hike at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Do you have the equipment and skills necessary for a fun and safe hike? Meet a park interpreter to discover more about everything you need to successfully enjoy one of the park's beautiful...
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May 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Ceremonial Site Guided Walking Tour

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
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May 25
10:00am - 10:30am

Where the Rivers Meet

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join a park interpreter to learn about "stewardship" and how becoming a good land steward of the...
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May 25
10:00am - 11:00am

Fly Fishing 101

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Think fly fishing can only be done in world-class trout rivers? Think again! Fly fishing can be done anywhere that conventional tackle is used, but with special considerations for certain bodies of water. Starting on lakes is a great introduction to...
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