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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Jul 4
2:30pm - 3:15pm

The Declaration of Independence: A Reader's Theater

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
A celebration across the Nation is taking place today-the 250th Anniversary of our Independence. Join a park interpreter for an interactive lesson in our Nation’s history. Afterwards, join us in a reading of the Declaration of Independence. This is a...
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Jul 4
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Geocaching 101 Hike

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Curious about geocaching but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center orientation room to learn the basics of this real-world treasure hunt using GPS. Discover how to find caches, log your finds, and practice responsible...
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Jul 4
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Soaring Scavengers Walk

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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Jul 4
3:00pm - 3:30pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join park staff for a reading of the Declaration of Independence in commemoration of our beautiful nation's 250th anniversary of " Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." The existence of Arkansas State Parks is a direct result of the freedom...
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Jul 4
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Schoolhouse Tour

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
As part of our nation's 250th anniversary, we will visit the historic one-room schoolhouse located here at Parkin Archeological State Park. See where the children of sawmill workers went to school during the 150th Jubilee year of 1926.
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Jul 4
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike: Lick Creek Trailhead

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Trek through the Arkansas Delta's quiet natural and cultural heritage. Meet at the visitor center before starting a caravan in your personal vehicles a short way to the Lick Creek Trailhead. From there, a park interpreter will lead a 1-mile guided...
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Jul 4
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Terrific Trees

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying them!
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Jul 4
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Pearling and Shelling on the White River

Jacksonport State Park, 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...
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Jul 4
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Take Nothing But Pictures

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Have you ever been hiking in a park and discovered a pretty rock and wanted to take it? Or a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it? Join a park interpreter for a stroll on our newest trail, Owl Pass Monument Trail, where we will talk about the...
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Jul 4
4:00pm - 5:00pm

CCC Softball

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
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Jul 4
5:30pm - 6:00pm

A Gathering for Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Ice Cream Making

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join park staff for a community gathering featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence in honor of the America 250 commemoration while eating homemade ice cream. Guests are encouraged to bring their own bowl and spoon for this sweet...
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Jul 4
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cast a Line on the Boardwalk

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Relax, recharge, and connect with nature during a peaceful evening of fishing with a park interpreter. Bring a chair; we’ll provide the rods, bait, and all other gear you need. No experience necessary. A valid Arkansas fishing license is required for...
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Jul 5
3:30am - 4:30am

Geology Rocks

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Discover how Pinnacle Mountain was formed and what sort of rocks and minerals are found here.
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Jul 5
7:30am - 8:30am

Kayaking 101

White Oak Lake State Park, 563 Hwy. 387 Bluff City, AR 71722 United States
Join a park staff member for Kayaking 101 where you will learn the basics of kayaking. We will learn the proper technique for entering and exiting the kayak as well as proper ways of paddling and other safety measures. During the program, you will...
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Jul 5
8:00am - 9:00am

Early Bird Hike

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Have you ever heard that the early bird gets the worm? Summer mornings are full of wonderful bird song and activity that we can all enjoy. Join a park interpreter in this 1-mile bird identifying extravaganza. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring...
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