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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Oct 18
11:00am - 11:45am

Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Wear sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and...
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Oct 18
11:00am - 11:45am

Mammals: Feel the Furs

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You will guess which animal each fur belongs to, then have the...
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Oct 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

Soaring Scavengers Walk

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DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
What is that big bird soaring in the sky? Join a park interpreter to look for and learn about these intriguing birds while picking up litter on this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island Trail. Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
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Oct 18
11:45am - 1:00pm

Highpoint Hike

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
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Oct 18
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snake Sense

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in the wild.
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Oct 18
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tree Maze

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle State Park has a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of life. Race through this life-sized tree maze to discover some of the trees found here and what makes them stand out from the others. We will meet in the grassy area...
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Oct 18
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Learning Leaves: Hike & Craft

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Discover the many species of trees found at Lake Sylvia and create a fun craft to take home. Embark on a half mile hike to learn how to identify trees by their leaves. The hike is moderate and will be taken at a slow pace for exploration. Make sure...
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Oct 18
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bluffside Beauty: Exploring the Bluffs of Devil's Racetrack Hike

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 2-mile hike along the bluff line of Devil’s Racetrack. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
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Oct 18
1:00pm - 3:00pm

If Bats Could Speak Tabletop

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Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
If bats could speak (or sing the Bad Rap Bat Rap), what would they tell us? A volunteer interpreter will help “interpret” bats at this tabletop. Find out more about these misunderstood creatures, including some that are endangered, and how we can...
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Oct 18
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

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Crater of Diamonds State Park, 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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Oct 18
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Turkey Springs Hike

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Take the path of yesteryear's wagons to Turkey Springs as you take in some of Mount Magazine's beautiful woodland habitat. This easy hike starts at the Greenfield Picnic Area across from the visitor center. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking...
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Oct 18
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Campground Knots

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Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Planning on a camping trip this fall? Join a park interpreter to get hands-on with some of the most common knots utilized for camping, backpacking, and bushcraft as we practice real applications in a mock campsite.
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Oct 18
2:00pm - 2:30pm

History of the Dam

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Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Have you ever wondered why Bull Shoals Lake is here or why there are trout in the White River? It features a building project that required work around the clock for four years and involved a visit from a president. Discover the history of the Bull...
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Oct 18
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Spear and Atlatl Demonstration

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Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR 72142 United States
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a spear? Join a park interpreter to learn how to throw a spear with the help of a little-known Native American tool called an atlatl. Through this fun experience, gain an understanding of a tool...
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Oct 18
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Our "Boxy" Friends

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Do you know about your friends that live in a box? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center to meet our three-toed box turtle. Discover the habitat and habits of this turtle while learning what you can do to protect our boxy friends.
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