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Apr 18
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Life on the Web

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Spiders are so different from us that sometimes they seem almost alien, but these unique creatures have a job to do at the park. Join the park interpreter to discover how they survive living life on a web.
Apr 18
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.
Apr 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cane Pole Fishing Demonstration

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Learn the basics of traditional cane pole fishing in this relaxed, hands on demonstration. Park staff will introduce the simple equipment used with a cane pole and explain how this time honored method has been used for generations to catch fish in...
Apr 18
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...
Apr 18
3:00pm - 4:45pm

Lake Tour

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Space is limited, pre-registration is...
Apr 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Backyard Bass

3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Meet a park interpreter at a picnic table close to the playground and learn how to cast and make sure your catch is ethical and legal with this fun, land-based activity. Backyard Bass is a great interactive game to practice your spin casting...
Apr 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Moonlit Mountain: Silent Hunters - Owl Adaptations

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Owls have an array of specialty adaptations, making them expert nocturnal hunters. Join a park interpreter for an introduction to these impressive nighttime predators. Note: This program is part of the Moonlit Mountain series, exploring life after...
Apr 18
4:00pm - 5:15pm

Music to Your Ears: Ukulele Highpoint Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight the resilience of life at Mount Magazine State Park...
Apr 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rock Climbing Beta Blast

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “beta,” or the body positioning, sequence of moves, and specific techniques needed to get to the top of your climb. Join Park Interpreter Joe...
Apr 18
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Don’t Tread on Me

111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Jackson County is home to many species of snakes but not all of them are dangerous to humans—in fact, snakes are very helpful! Join a park interpreter in the day use area (picnic table nearest restroom) to learn how to tell the difference between...
Apr 18
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Moonlit Mountain: Owl Pellet Dissection

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room for a closer look at owl pellets, nature’s version of a mystery puzzle. We’ll dissect real pellets to...
Apr 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunset Art

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
As the sun goes down on Lake Dardanelle, the sky is lit up with beautiful colors glowing in the sky. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion as we watch the sun go down to make your very own...
Apr 18
7:00pm - 9:00pm

History from the Shadows

103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
Spend an evening wandering through the shadows with an interpretive guide, pondering history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history, architecture, and the way...
Apr 18
7:00pm - 9:30pm

Spring Next Generation Concert (Folk Festival Weekend)

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
The Committee of One Hundred presents a special evening concert at Ozark Highlands Theater starring the region’s best youth stringbands and veteran folksingers during the Arkansas Folk Festival in Mountain View. The concert is a benefit concert for...
Apr 18
7:30pm - 10:00pm

Spring Star Party

Join the Memphis Astronomical Society for an enchanting evening of stargazing at Mississippi River State Park! Witness the wonders of the night sky and explore celestial highlights of the season. Catch a glimpse of Mercury and Saturn, including its...