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
10:30am - 11:00am

Cornwell House Tour

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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May 24
10:30am - 11:30am

Historic Van Winkle Hike

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Join a park interpreter on this easy half-mile hike on an ADA accessible trail through the Historic Van Winkle Hollow. We will learn about the Van Winkle family and their mill, the largest steam-powered mill in the state during the 1870’s. This area...
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May 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

Catch of the Day

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the diversity of the fishery and Lake...
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May 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

BARK Ranger Memorial Day Hike

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Battlefield Trail. BARK Rangers must be leashed at all times. Treats and special BARK Ranger certificates will be available at the end of the hike. Hike will meet at Hindman Hall.
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May 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

RIDGE EXPLORATION HIKE

What natural wonders await us? Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike to explore Crowley’s Ridge State Park habitat and plants. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
May 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

Micro Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Have you ever imagined the world from the perspective of a bug? Join a park interpreter as we slow down and observe the smaller elements in the landscape– you never know what you might find! This 0.5-mile round trip hike is rated easy to moderate.
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May 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

Mammals and Their Habits

3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join the park interpreter to learn about some of the local furbearing residents that call the park home. You will have the opportunity to feel the furs of various mammals as we discuss their relationships to each other as well as their roles in the...
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May 24
11:00am - 11:45pm

Build-a-Bird

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Learn how to take an ordinary object, like a toilet paper roll, and turn it into a feathered friend. As we build our bird, we will learn how each part of a bird functions. Meet in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom. Supplies are provided.
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May 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

Pedal and Picnic Ride

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower Cedar Creek Canyon overlook, then...
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May 24
12:00pm - 12:45pm

Bearly Believable

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Throughout the cold months, Arkansas' black bear population spend the days conserving energy and hibernating, waiting for spring to emerge. Join a park interpreter to learn more about these amazing creatures and what they're doing now that spring is...
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May 24
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Leave No Trace Watercolors

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Do you know the 7 principles of Leave No Trace? Join a park interpreter to create your own watercolor painting as we learn about the different ways we can help keep our park clean and healthy for visitors and animals for years to come. All supplies...
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May 24
12:30pm - 2:30pm

Guided Kayak Adventure: Kate Adams Lake

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Get outdoors and experience the Delta on a guided kayak tour on Kate Adams Lake. Explore the natural world and rich cultural history of the lake and Arkansas City. We will meet at the Arkansas City Trailhead Office and then caravan in your personal...
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May 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Making Crowfoot Hooks

2009 Main Street Des Arc, AR 72040 United States
Freshwater mussels were very important to people living on the White River, and one of the most important tools for fishing up those mussels was the crowfoot hook. Throughout Arkansas’ history, people fished up mussels for food and used the shells to...
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May 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Site Tour

60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Join park staff on an interpretive walk through the ancient village of Casqui. View the original moat and chieftain's mound as you hear the history of one of the most unique Native American sites in the Southeastern U.S.
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May 24
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
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