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Apr 11
2:30pm - 3:15pm

Meet a Snake

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
This is your chance to meet a live snake. Join the park interpreter to learn more about the park's most misunderstood creatures and why they call this place home.
Apr 11
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Sprouts on Sandstone Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure...
Apr 11
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Kayak Test Drive

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Have you ever kayaked, or are you a complete beginner? No problem! Join a park interpreter for this hands-on kayak test drive! Learn the basics of paddling and then try it yourself. No previous experience necessary. Please dress appropriately for...
Apr 11
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Senior Hike to the Waterfall

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers ages 50 and up who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but all ages are welcome to participate. Total distance is...
Apr 11
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Painting Mount Nebo

16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
For centuries, people have come to Mount Nebo seeking meaning, healing, refuge and inspiration. Join a park interpreter to learn about it while making a watercolor painting to take home.
Apr 11
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tree ID Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Black oak, waterleaf oak, American sycamore and sweetgum are all 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 looking at. Join a park interpreter at Harris Creek...
Apr 11
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Edible Bugs

3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
While many of us don't view them as food, some of the insects found at Lake Charles State Park are part of a healthy diet all over the world! Meet the park interpreter to discover some of the unique ways insects are used in today’s cuisine and try...
Apr 11
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Cedar Creek Wildflower Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
From carpet rocks to iron formations along a beautiful creek, Cedar Creek Trail is one of the most fascinating areas of Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Creek trailhead to discover some of the wildflowers, trees, animals...
Apr 11
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nature Sense Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Take a moment to pay attention to your surroundings using all your senses and experience Queen Wilhelmina State Park in a whole new way. Meet a park interpreter at the overlook in front of the lodge for a 1.5-mile-long sensory experience on the Lover...
Apr 11
4:00pm - 4:45pm

The Story of the Jackson Guards

111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and inexperienced, many difficulties were faced by the Jackson...
Apr 11
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Sunset Serenity: Kayak Tour of Hornor Neck Lake

Drift into evening glow on a peaceful kayak tour with a park interpreter. There is usually something to see flying in the air, swimming through the water, perched in the trees and ground. We will review paddling techniques but familiarity with...
Apr 11
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Fishing Basics

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for the basics on a great hobby and recreational opportunity: fishing! No experience or equipment necessary, but feel free to bring your own gear if you've got it. Make sure you have your fishing license if you're 16 or older.
Apr 11
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Series: Campfire Nachos

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for some delicious campfire nachos made entirely in a Dutch oven! We will learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking including how to season, cook, and clean a Dutch oven. Please bring a lawn chair, cold...
Apr 11
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Journaling the Journey

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Have you ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the park’s natural setting. Join a park interpreter to create your own...
Apr 11
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...