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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Jun 19
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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Jun 19
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Outdoor Adventure Skills - 10 Hiking Essentials

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What are the 10 essential items you should bring on your hike? Learn the answer along with how to pick the best trail for you and your family for your next hiking adventure.
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Jun 19
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Snake Smarts

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for an exciting introduction to snakes! Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas and have the chance to meet a live speckled kingsnake.
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Jun 19
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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Jun 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Game Scene Investigation

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and see...
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Jun 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm

River Safari Snorkeling Adventure

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Explore the underwater world of the Cossatot River with a park interpreter! Snorkel in search of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess water health based on our finds. All equipment provided. Dress water ready!
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Jun 19
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Rabbits in the Sky and on the Ground

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern Cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter to discover how the cottontail rabbit lives and survives...
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Jun 19
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Introduction to Kayaking

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boat ramp for the opportunity to learn and practice kayaking skills. Participants will learn the basics of kayaking on shore and have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in the water. This program is free, but...
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Jun 19
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Furbearer Features of Bull Shoals-White River State Park

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover which mammals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like! Learn what features they have that help them survive in the area.
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Jun 19
3:00pm - 3:45pm

"Life in Lake Bailey" Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area behind the visitor center for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic creatures...
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Jun 19
3:00pm - 3:45pm

"Plant Armor: From Thorns to Toxins" Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a guided stroll along the 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves.
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Jun 19
3:00pm - 3:30pm

What's Up?: A Deeper Look at Magazine's Dark Skies

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park...
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Jun 19
3:00pm - 3:30pm

What's Up?: A Deeper Look at Magazine's Dark Skies

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park...
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Jun 19
3:15pm - 4:00pm

Dip Net Discovery

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Dirty, clean, or somewhere in between? Small creatures that live in the water can teach us about water quality. Join a park interpreter to catch and identify the critters in the creek across from the springs to see what we can learn from them. All...
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Jun 19
4:00pm - 5:30pm

"What's On The Menu?" Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Pollinators like bees and butterflies are picky eaters - and every flower on the trail is a dish waiting to be served. On this guided hike, we’ll explore what’s blooming, who’s buzzing, and how plants and pollinators work together to keep our...
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