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May 9
9:30am - 11:00am

Logoly Hiking Club

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Join the park interpreter and other members of our community to hike, socialize, and enjoy the beauty of Logoly State Park. The Logoly Hiking Club is open to adult hikers of all experience levels. An all-terrain wheelchair is available for guests...
May 9
10:00am - 3:00pm

Tourism Day Celebration at Mammoth Spring State Park

17 Highway 63 North Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join us as we celebrate Arkansas' 2nd largest economic driver -tourism! Join park staff to learn the rich history of Mammoth Spring State Park, home of the 10th largest spring in the world. Take a hike around Spring Lake, visit the 1886 Frisco Museum...
May 9
10:00am - 2:00pm

Great American Cleanup

563 Hwy. 387 Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join us for a community cleanup as part of the statewide Keep Arkansas Beautiful campaign! This year's focus is picking up roadside trash in front of the park boundary. We will meet at 10 a.m. and go until 2 p.m. or earlier if all trash is removed...
May 9
10:00am - 10:30am

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Join park staff to learn more about this machine that changed history. This program provides an up-close look at how a ten-saw gin functions and the chance to feel the difference between cotton before and after ginning.
May 9
10:00am - 11:00am

Tree I.D. Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
How well do you know your trees? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to learn how to identify trees by their bark and leaves as we hike the trail. Bring insect repellent, water and wear weather-appropriate clothing.
May 9
11:00am - 12:00pm

Petit Jean Camping Basics

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the demonstration area behind the visitor center for a short class in how to set up camp at Petit Jean State Park. We will learn how to set up a tent, a camp kitchen, and so much more. This program will last about 1 hour...
May 9
11:00am - 11:45am

Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite

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...
May 9
11:00am - 12:00pm

HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER MAGIC

Meet a park interpreter for a hands-on activity to attract hummingbirds. Included in this program are how to mix nectar (1:4 sugar-water), fill feeders, and learn cleaning/placement tips.
May 9
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

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.
May 9
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Overlook Hike

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike through some of the more hidden areas of the Prairie Grove Battlefield. This hike will begin at the Hindman Hall museum and go to the Morton-Hayfield Overlook and cover, in total, about 1.5 miles. This is a fairly...
May 9
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from...
May 9
1:00pm - 1:30pm

What's the Catch?

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) 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...
May 9
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adopt a Wildflower

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy an afternoon learning about Arkansas' beautiful flora and its importance to our ecosystem! At this program, we will learn about native plants and flowers that are beneficial for our pollinators such as butterflies and bees. Then "adopt" a...
May 9
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
May 9
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Crafty Cats

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn more about the secretive world of bobcats—one of our most elusive predators. Though rarely seen, bobcats play a vital role in the ecosystem. Explore bobcat's fur and claws through an exhibit table and create your own...