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Apr 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Gravel Grind

Join a park interpreter for a gravel ride covering 4-6 miles. Don’t have a bike? The park offers rentals! Call the visitor center for location details at (870) 295-4040.
Apr 10
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Pine Cone Bird Feeders

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Let's make an eco-friendly pine cone bird feeder! Meet a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater to create one while learning about bird migration and the Mississippi flyway. Supplies are provided. This is a come-and-go program.
Apr 10
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Rock House Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile long. Please wear sturdy shoes...
Apr 10
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Dixie’s Home Front

111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
With their fathers, brothers, and husbands gone off to fight in the Civil War, Southern women had to do not only their own housework but learn to take on the jobs of their male relatives, too! Join a park interpreter in the day use picnic area (1st...
Apr 10
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Wings Over the Water

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Get a chance to view the two species of vulture in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and how to identify them in flight. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars!
Apr 10
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Weavers of the Woods Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Discover the master weavers of the forest during this guided hike. We’ll start with an introduction to spider silk and common web structures, then take an easy 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail in search of webs and clues left behind by their...
Apr 10
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Campfire Stories, Songs and S'mores

Stories, trivia and s’mores return for a cozy evening under the stars. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
Apr 10
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Resourceful Raptors—Vultures

111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter in the day-use area (1st picnic table nearest restroom) to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have mastered. From eyesight and smell to teamwork and smarts...
Apr 10
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Firebuilding 101

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to tell!
Apr 10
5:30pm - 6:00pm

Focus on Fish

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Why does Lake Dardanelle have such a healthy bass population? The health of this fishery is partially due to the good conservation practices of the staff at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover more about fish - how we can...
Apr 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Birds, Flowers and Canyon Walls Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Bring your binoculars and join a park interpreter at the breezeway of historic Mather Lodge. We are taking a short hike to the Cedar Falls Overlook, looking for spring wildflowers and bird species along the way. We will have a few binoculars...
Apr 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wildlife Trivia

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Get ready for a fun-filled wildlife trivia night! Join a park interpreter to answer questions about Lake Sylvia's most common animals. Test your knowledge to win a cool prize to remember your time at the park. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast...
Apr 10
6:45pm - 7:45pm

Sunset Cruise

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made beginning noon the day before at the lodge front desk...
Apr 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking: Dessert

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good old days. Join park staff for a Dutch oven outdoor cooking demonstration and learn how to make an easy dessert. Don’t miss your chance to relive a part of history and get a sample of this tasty...
Apr 10
8:30pm - 10:00pm

Alligator Prowl Lake Tour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is excited to introduce a new nighttime lake tour, offering visitors a unique way to experience the lake after dark. Venture onto the water as park staff guide you through cypress-lined shores and quiet backwaters while...