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 24
9:00am - 11:00am

Coachwhip Monument Trail Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we traverse middle mountain on one of our most popular Monument trails, Coachwhip. This 3-mile loop is easy in difficulty and popular for all ages. Experience beautiful scenery, discover hidden history, and have the...
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May 24
9:00am - 10:00am

Introduction to Birding

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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May 24
9:00am - 10:00am

BREWS, VIEWS, AND BONFIRES

Savor morning coffee by the fire with a park interpreter. Share stories and enjoy the view. Come and go while supplies last.
May 24
9:00am - 9:45am

Create a Postcard

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Postcards are snapshot of a moment and have a long history. Join a park interpreter to create your very own as we discuss why postcards have been so important.
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May 24
9:00am - 9:30am

Cedar Falls Overlook Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 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...
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May 24
10:00am - 11:00am

Animal Signs Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter to explore the hiking trail for signs of animals at...
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May 24
10:00am - 10:45am

What's Biting at Lake Fort Smith: Largemouth Bass Edition

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Come meet a park interpreter and get the inside scoop of which fish are biting at Lake Fort Smith. Discover habitats and feeding behavior that will help you become a better angler. You will have the opportunity to construct your own lure. Supplies...
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May 24
10:00am - 10:30am

The Wonderful World of Worms

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Worms are some of nature’s best recyclers. Join the park interpreter to meet the park’s squirmy cleanup crew and find out how they can help you, too.
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May 24
10:00am - 10:45am

Communi-Trees Hike

Daisy State Park, 103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join Park Superintendent Nathan on a 1.5-mile guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and learn more about their role in the Daisy...
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May 24
10:00am - 10:45am

"Walk Like a Morsbach" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded 1-mile hike features some uneven terrain, and a few gradual hills. Season...
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May 24
10:00am - 11:00am

Tree ID

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Black oak, American sycamore, and sweetgum are a few of many common trees in the Cossatot River Corridor. Tree leaves, bark and buds are all useful hints to tell us what kind of tree we are observing. Join a park interpreter as you learn how to...
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May 24
10:00am - 11:00am

Historic Townsite Tour

Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Come to Davidsonville Historic State Park to walk the historic townsite with a park interpreter, see the "ghost structures" which provide scale and context for how the town looked when it was here, and hear stories of the people who lived at...
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May 24
10:00am - 11:00am

Who needs a tree? Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Who needs a tree? All living beings, including humans and wildlife , need trees for essential oxygen production, habitat, and climate regulation. Trees provide vital ecosystem services like cleaning air, cooling urban heat islands, and protecting...
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May 24
10:30am - 11:15am

Discovery Hike

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's spring scenery. This guided stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 5/8-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Note: Slunger Creek Nature...
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May 24
10:30am - 11:00am

Cornwell House Tour

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join a park interpreter 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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