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Apr 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Nature Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what we can discover along the way.
Apr 4
10:00am - 2:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join us for a hands-on Dutch oven cooking workshop at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking while preparing a fun meal. Please wear close-toed shoes and weather-appropriate attire. If you have any food allergies, let park...
Apr 4
10:00am - 10:15am

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 4
10:00am - 11:00am

What's Biting: Walleye Edition

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter and get the inside scoop of which fish are biting in Lake Fort Smith. Discover habitats and feeding behavior that will help you become a better angler. You will have the opportunity to construct your own lure, but supplies are...
Apr 4
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Cleaning Demonstration

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Take the next step beyond the catch. During the Fishing Derby join a park employee to learn how to clean a fish and properly use the Lake Chicot State Park fish cleaning station. Bring a fish from the derby for practice.
Apr 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Ceremonial Site Walking Tour

490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 United States
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made...
Apr 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Rock Climbing Beta Blast

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “beta,” or the body positioning, sequence of moves, and specific techniques needed to get to the top of your climb. Join Park Interpreter Joe...
Apr 4
11:00am - 12:00pm

Feathered Friends Craft

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn about the many birds found at Lake Sylvia! Explore bird artifacts like feathers, old nests, and taxidermy. Then, create an egg-shaped bird seed feeder to welcome feathered friends for a visit at your home.
Apr 4
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lake Cruise

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for...
Apr 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Guess that Mammal

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter and guess to which mammal the furs, skulls, and tracks belong. Come discover more about the furry critters of Lake Fort Smith State Park.
Apr 4
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop In

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special place.
Apr 4
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Keep Arkansas Beautiful Park Cleanup and Beautification

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
As part of the Keep Arkansas Beautiful campaign, we will be adding some spring and summer color to our museum grounds as well as clearing away any litter by the highway in front of the museum.
Apr 4
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Afternoon Kayak Expedition

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Seeing DeGray Lake is not the same as experiencing it! Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline and exploring beautiful coves. No paddling experience is necessary to sign up for this...
Apr 4
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Spring River Easter Egg Scramble

17 Highway 63 North Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 United States
Join us for the Annual Spring River Lions Club Easter Egg Scramble at Mammoth Spring State Park. Over 12,000 eggs will be split between 3 age groups- 1-3, 4-7, 8-11. *This is a partnership event presented by the Spring River Lions Club and Arkansas...
Apr 4
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Want to relax in a kayak while watching the sunset colors dance on the open water? Join a park interpreter for a guided sunset kayak tour on Lake Fort Smith. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Register at the marina or call (479) 369...