Arkansas State Park Events

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May 23
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.
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May 23
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Wonder House Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park interpreter at the Wonder House to explore its...
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May 23
3:00pm - 4:00pm

What's Blooming at the Battlefield?

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Have you ever wondered what kind of plants grow at Prairie Grove Battlefield? Join a park interpreter for a guided hike around the Battlefield Trail and plant identification. Guidebooks will be available.
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May 23
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...
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May 23
3:00pm - 5:00pm

KAYAK TOUR OF BEAR CREEK LAKE

Kayaking is a terrific way to experience Bear Creek Lake. You can check out quiet areas for wildlife and relax while surrounded by the St. Francis National Forest. All skill levels are welcome; no prior paddling experience is required but you should...
May 23
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Wildlife at the Lake Kayak Tour

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Wildlife is brimming at the lake! Embark on this kayak tour to view it all. Discuss the animals that call Lake Sylvia home. Then, with the guidance of a park interpreter explore the lake for signs of wildlife. Never been on a kayak? Our park...
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May 23
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Color Walk

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The great outdoors is filled with many colorful things. Thanks to Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats, you can discover the bright and colorful world around you. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center for this easy color walk.
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May 23
3:30pm - 4:00pm

The Geology of Oil

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Learn about geology and how it's related to the formation of oil in Arkansas. There will be hands on example fossils and rocks related to oil formation to touch and feel.
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May 23
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Reptiles of Moro Bay

6071 Hwy. 600 Jersey, AR 71651 United States
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center nature room and meet our live baby alligator. We will also learn what makes reptiles special and about some of the other ones make their homes in and around Moro Bay State Park.
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May 23
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Stream Ecosystem Exploration

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center to learn more about the organisms living in streams at Woolly Hollow State Park. Be prepared to get your feet wet! Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
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May 23
4:00pm - 5:15pm

Highpoint Hike

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
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May 23
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Meet a Snake

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
This is your chance to meet a live snake. Join the park interpreter to learn more about the park's most misunderstood creatures and why they call this place home.
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May 23
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Owls: Superheroes of the Forest

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park.
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May 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mammals of Cossatot River

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter. This is a come and go station.
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May 23
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mammals of Mischief

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we learn more about one of our favorite mammals in the park, the fox. We will discuss some of our state’s history relating to foxes, discover some of their unique characteristics and traits and try to figure out why they...
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