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Jun 12
6:00pm - 6:30pm

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...
Jun 13

Herbs and Herb Uses

5530 Hwy. 165 South Gillett, AR 72055 United States
The settlers of the Arkansas Grand Prairie had many uses for wild and domesticated herbs. Join museum staff in the kitchen garden to learn about garden herbs that grow in the Delta and what uses they had in the households of the southern Grand...
Jun 13

Dark Skies and Butterflies Event

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Lean into some of Mount Magazine State Park’s most precious resources- dark skies and butterflies! This special Saturday will be centered around celebrating dark skies and butterflies via themed-programming delivered by park interpreters. Check...
Jun 13
8:30am - 9:00am

Daybreak Diamond Tour

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search!
Jun 13
8:30am - 11:00am

Kids' Fishing Derby

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Join us at Logoly State Park for our annual fishing derby. Kids under 15 will be able to fish at the pond starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m. Awards will be given for biggest fish and most fish. There will also be door prizes awarded...
Jun 13
9:00am - 9:30am

Casting 101

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boathouse for a lesson on casting as part of your fishing adventure. This is a great, quick program for beginners who haven’t casted before. Bring along your own rod or we will have a handful of rods you can practice...
Jun 13
9:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Fishing Derby

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Hook, line, and sinker! See if you can catch a fish at Petit Jean State Park. The derby is open to children ages 15 and under. Parents are welcome to help, but the kids must do the fishing. Bring your own bait and tackle. Fish are stocked and door...
Jun 13
9:30am - 10:00am

The Hunt for Fish on Lake Bailey

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Part of being a great fisherman is being a great hunter. The fish hide and sneak around the lake, so how can you know where to cast? Join a park interpreter at the boathouse to discover how to find, cast, and catch these fishy friends. This program...
Jun 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Summer Wildflower Hike

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter in hiking the Spider Creek Trail in search of wildflowers that call Crowley’s Ridge home. This is a 1.0-mile moderate trail. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and dress for weather.
Jun 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Jig Tying

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
The most successful angler is a keen observer of nature. Jigs are a customizable tackle option perfect for imitating a variety of favorite fish foods! Join the park interpreter in making our very own hand-tied tackle for a great time on the water.
Jun 13
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 13
10:00am - 10:30am

The Fish of Lake Bailey

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
There’s a whole bunch of fish in Lake Bailey and they’re not all the same! Discover what fish lurk in the waters with a park interpreter by playing a fun matching game along the shoreline. This program will last about 30 minutes.
Jun 13
10:30am - 11:30am

Bass Fishing on Lake Bailey

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boathouse to learn about using artificial lures to catch one of Petit Jean's aquatic predators, the largemouth bass. Learn how to set up your rod, select an appropriate lure, and entice a bass into biting. At the end...
Jun 13
11:00am - 12:00pm

Marsh Mystery

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. We have to be careful when enjoying these opportunities that we don’t affect others. Join a park interpreter in the...
Jun 13
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.