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May 2
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Snakes of Cane Creek

50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
What is sneaky and slithery and lives at Cane Creek State Park? Meet a park interpreter to learn all about nature's fun, scaly friends and create your own bookmark out of snakeskin to take home.
May 2
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Join park staff to learn more about this machine that changed history. This program provides an up-close look at how a ten-saw gin functions and the chance to feel the difference between cotton before and after ginning.
May 2
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Feathers and Flocks Walk

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a gentle walk around Lake Devil as we observe the winter birdlife. Learn to identify local species by sight and sound, discover interesting bird behaviors, and enjoy the beauty of the lake in winter. All ages and abilities...
May 2
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Rock House Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave Trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
May 2
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lake Bennett Kayak Tour

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boat ramp to enjoy a guided kayak tour of Lake Bennett. No paddling experience is required! Tours are limited, so please sign up at the visitor center. Individuals with their own kayaks are still required to register.
May 2
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Delta Woodlands Trail Guided Hike

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile hike ventures through habitat for many species of plants and...
May 2
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fishing 101

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join the park interpreter to reel in some fun. This program is designed for fishing beginners. Learn the basics of fishing, fish living in Lake Frierson, and then put your new skills into practice out on the lake. Fishing poles and bait will be...
May 2
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Clever Crows

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
It's the park's Annual Birder Weekend. Crows are seen and heard all over the park. Discover how they are incredibly clever birds.
May 2
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Snake Sense

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.
May 2
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sunset Kayaking Tour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the Park Interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot while paddling through cypress groves and along...
May 2
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Game Scene Investigation

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and see...
May 2
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sweet Treats at Bear Creek

Learn the basics of Dutch oven outdoor cooking and cast-iron care with a park interpreter. Help prepare and taste sweet treats cooked over coals!
May 2
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Campfire Treats and Trivia

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater for an evening of fun around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis...
May 2
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Mammals Under Moonlight Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
As the sun sets and the moon rises over Petit Jean, a whole new cast of critters begins to wake. Meet a park interpreter in the amphitheater to find out what mammals could be meandering just beyond the campfire’s light. This program and short walk...
May 2
8:30pm - 10:00pm

Alligator Prowl Lake Tour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is excited to introduce a new nighttime lake tour, offering visitors a unique way to experience the lake after dark. Venture onto the water as park staff guide you through cypress-lined shores and quiet backwaters while...