Arkansas State Park Events

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May 23
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Wonder House Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park interpreter at the Wonder House to explore its...
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May 23
2:30pm - 3:15pm

Pond Life Discoveries

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
The waters of Logoly State Park are full of unseen mysteries. Many life cycles are carried out in the ponds and pools of this forest that are worth a closer look. Join a park interpreter to grab a net and find out for yourself what calls our waters...
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May 23
2:30pm - 3:00pm

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.
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May 23
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lake Charles Kayak Tour

3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier next to the boat ramp (within the park) for a kayak tour. Your guide will discuss kayaking basics before giving you the opportunity to experience Lake Charles State Park from the water. Be sure to bring...
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May 23
3:00pm - 5:00pm

KAYAK TOUR OF BEAR CREEK LAKE

Kayaking is a terrific way to experience Bear Creek Lake. You can check out quiet areas for wildlife and relax while surrounded by the St. Francis National Forest. All skill levels are welcome; no prior paddling experience is required but you should...
May 23
3:00pm - 4:00pm

What's Blooming at the Battlefield?

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Have you ever wondered what kind of plants grow at Prairie Grove Battlefield? Join a park interpreter for a guided hike around the Battlefield Trail and plant identification. Guidebooks will be available.
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May 23
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Wildlife at the Lake Kayak Tour

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Wildlife is brimming at the lake! Embark on this kayak tour to view it all. Discuss the animals that call Lake Sylvia home. Then, with the guidance of a park interpreter explore the lake for signs of wildlife. Never been on a kayak? Our park...
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May 23
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Delta Woodlands Trail Guided Hike

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile hike ventures through habitat for many species of plants and...
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May 23
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Bluebird Box Walk

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter on a walk to visit the several bluebird boxes located throughout the campground. Learn about the three bird species that use these boxes and why we keep an eye out for one of them. This 1-mile walk covers grass and some hills...
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May 23
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Reptiles of Moro Bay

6071 Hwy. 600 Jersey, AR 71651 United States
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center nature room and meet our live baby alligator. We will also learn what makes reptiles special and about some of the other ones make their homes in and around Moro Bay State Park.
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May 23
3:30pm - 4:00pm

The Geology of Oil

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Learn about geology and how it's related to the formation of oil in Arkansas. There will be hands on example fossils and rocks related to oil formation to touch and feel.
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May 23
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mammals of Mischief

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we learn more about one of our favorite mammals in the park, the fox. We will discuss some of our state’s history relating to foxes, discover some of their unique characteristics and traits and try to figure out why they...
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May 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

CCC Softball

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
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May 23
4:15pm - 4:45pm

Feel the Furs

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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May 23
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nature Bingo Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
It’s easy to overlook the wonders around us when we’re focused on the trail ahead. Meet a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail paired with a fun game of Nature Bingo that will sharpen your observational skills and help you see...
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