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Jun 14
9:00am - 10:00am

BREWS, VIEWS, AND BONFIRES

Savor morning coffee by the fire with a park interpreter. Share stories and enjoy the view. Come and go while supplies last.
Jun 14
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

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.
Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Devil's Den Softball

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den Softball. Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game. This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's...
Jun 14
10:00am - 10:45am

Geocaching Hike

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join the 21st century and discover what geocaching is all about. We’ll take a crash course on one of the fastest-growing activities in America. Then we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache! Smartphone users are encouraged to download a...
Jun 14
10:00am - 10:45am

What's the Catch?

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower...
Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Backyard Bass Fishing Game

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Join a park interpreter for a high-and-dry fishing derby with this fun game for all ages. Learn some basic fishing skills and practice your casting or challenge your family and friends for bragging rights around the campfire.
Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Dip Net Discovery

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of Lake Frierson? Join the park interpreter in this hands-on activity to find out and discover the roles these critters play in keeping the lake healthy. Bring sunscreen and wear shoes that can get wet and...
Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Lake Walcott Safari Hike

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a wild hike on the Lake Walcott Trail as we go on safari looking for wildlife that calls Crowley’s Ridge State Park home.
Jun 14
10:00am - 1:00pm

Free Fishing Weekend Booth

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend is an annual event allowing residents and non-residents to fish without a license. The event is designed to encourage visitors to experience the joys of fishing and to appreciate Arkansas' natural resources. This weekend...
Jun 14
1:00pm - 2:00pm

BIRDING BASICS

Join a park interpreter to identify birds using binoculars on a 1-mile trail hike. All ages welcome. Bring water, bug spray, and wear sturdy shoes.
Jun 14
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
Jun 14
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
Jun 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

In-seine Adventure

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Fishing Pier for your chance to pull a seine in Lake Bennett! Once we have completed our seine pulls, we will identify what we catch. Please wear clothes that can get wet and sturdy shoes (no flip flops or slides) for...
Jun 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fur Trapping and Trading

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
In the heyday of Davidsonville and even before, trapping animals for their skins and furs was a way that many people made a living. Join a park interpreter to learn more about the different animals that were trapped, why the furs were so valuable...
Jun 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cast Away!

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
You can cast away your worries and reel in the fun at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter for a game that tests out your casting skills, see what is in the lake, and reel in fun opportunities to be had in the park.