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Apr 16
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join Park Superintendent Nathan on one of the most beautiful views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains at sunset by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Please sign-up in person at the visitor center or by calling (870) 398-4487...
Apr 17
10:00am - 10:45am

Adventure in the Ozarks Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. The program will end at Yellow Rock, so you have extra time to spend there or continue the trail on your own.
Apr 17
10:00am - 10:45am

Adventure in the Ozarks Hike

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore an Ozark Mountain trail and take in your surroundings. We will search for and discover more about the native Ozark plants, animals, and landscape. At the conclusion of the program, you will have the...
Apr 17
11:00am - 11:45am

Plant Armor Hike: From Thorns to Toxins

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a stroll along Devil’s Den’s 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves!
Apr 17
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
Apr 17
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Ranger Beads

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach your destination? Join a park interpreter to make...
Apr 17
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
Apr 17
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Mammal Furs

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur showcase.
Apr 17
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Bats vs. Moths

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Get ready to discover how bats hunt insects like moths and how those insects try to avoid getting eaten during a game of Bats vs. Moths.
Apr 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Scenic Lake 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 can be made beginning noon the day before at the marina (501) 865-5841. Please...
Apr 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Awesome Rocks

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Day Use Area to explore the awesome rocks and minerals found at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. Learn about the park's fascinating geology while looking at rocks under a special microscope.
Apr 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Moonlit Mountain: Constructing the Constellations

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Take the stars home with you by building a constellation projector with a few household objects. Hear the stories behind your chosen constellation, then see what conditions are best for using your projector. Note: This program is part of the Moonlit...
Apr 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cherokee Games

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Have you ever wondered about the daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area before the Trail of Tears, long before it was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn some of the games they...
Apr 17
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the overlook. Please bring water to...
Apr 17
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Pearling and Shelling on the White River

111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of uses for the mussel shells. Most especially...