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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Jun 18
8:00am - 10:00am

Huckleberry Nature Hike

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry trailhead for a moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike around Lake Bennet to learn more about the park’s flora, fauna, and unique history. We will see what moments of wonder we can find on this fun trek...
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Jun 18
8:30am - 10:00am

Echoing Footsteps Hike

201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military Road, and discover how your footsteps here today...
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Jun 18
9:00am - 11:00am

Hike Along the Rim

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave Trailhead to set off on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers scenic views of Cedar Creek’s lower canyon, as well as woodland trails along clear...
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Jun 18
9:00am - 10:00am

Ouachita Wonders Hike: Falls Branch Trail

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter on the Falls Branch Trail to explore the Ouachita Mountains. This 1-mile hike is known for its seasonal waterfall. Bring water and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Cameras and binoculars are welcome while we enjoy the lake and...
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Jun 18
9:00am - 10:00am

Beginning Fishing

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle’s healthy fishery provides you with great opportunities for catching fish. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn the basics of fishing and how you can try your luck catching a fish even if...
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Jun 18
9:00am - 9:45am

Early Bird Hike

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Have you ever heard that the “early bird gets the worm”? Well, it’s true! Spring 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...
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Jun 18
10:00am - 10:45am

Camouflaged Critters Hike on the Monument Trail

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
When exploring the park, critters can be hard to spot. Learn about the different types of camouflage used as we wonder along a 0.50-mile (out-and-back) section of the easy Outlaw Loop. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water and...
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Jun 18
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.
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Jun 18
10:00am - 11:30am

Hike to the Waterfall

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk approximately 1.5-miles. Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a...
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Jun 18
10:00am - 11:30am

Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is art, exploration, and it is a wild way to make a...
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Jun 18
11:00am - 11:30am

Nature Bingo

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
The great outdoors consists of many things, but will your BINGO card match what you can spot? Take a stroll in nature with a park interpreter and see who can score a BINGO first. We will walk down and up the Waterleaf Trail. This trail rated easy to...
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Jun 18
11:00am - 11:30am

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure...
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Jun 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

Letterboxing

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Letterboxing is an activity that has been around for centuries. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues and a compass. Come to the visitor center Orientation Room to learn about letterboxing and test your compass skills.
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Jun 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

Discovery Hike

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's spring scenery. This guided stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 5/8-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Note: Slunger Creek Nature...
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Jun 18
12:00pm - 1:30pm

UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
It can be tough to identify objects in Queen Wilhelmina State Park without the right tools. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail to learn how to properly use field guides and apps to experience the natural world more fully...
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