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 6
1:00pm - 2:30pm

National Trails Day - The Invisible Trail

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, 506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
The movements of armies and soldiers during the Battle of Prairie Grove left behind trails that, today, are invisible to us. Join a park interpreter for a guided hike through one of these invisible trails to help celebrate National Trails Day. This...
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Jun 6
1:00pm - 3:00pm

National Trails Day: Ouachita Trail Hike

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Celebrate National Trail Day with us by joining for a hike on one of Pinnacle Mountain State Park's nationally recognized trails, the Ouachita National Recreation Trail. This trail spans from right here at Pinnacle Mountain all the way to Talehina...
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Jun 6
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Know Your Knots

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to literally learn the ropes. Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Prospector Trail Guided Hike

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector Trailhead on the northwest side of the Diamond Search Area and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past. Paid admission to the diamond search area is required to access...
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 2:30pm

GSI: Game Scene Investigation

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Have you ever wanted to be a detective? Get your chance to use your investigative skills at Bull Shoals-White River State Park to determine what happened on a snowy day. The park interpreter will provide all necessary supplies to complete the...
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
The cotton gin is a simple tool with a complex story. Discover more about this story as park staff gins cotton on the museum's demonstration gin. Feel the difference in cotton before and after it has been ginned and learn how much work it takes to...
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 4:00pm

"Tails on the Trails Day" Hike

Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Bring your leashed bark ranger to hike the Delta View on National Trails Day at Cane Creek State Park. Prepare for a 2.5-mile trek through the woods and don't forget the water.
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Kayak Cruise

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
One of the best ways to experience Lake Frierson is from inside a kayak! Join a park interpreter to cruise north on the lake, where the water starts to shallow, water plants thrive, and chances of spotting wildlife increase. No paddling experience is...
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

TRAILBLAZING TALES

Join a park interpreter on National Trails Day to learn about the trailblazers who pioneered Bear Creek Lake Trail on this 1-mile hike. As we honor the past, we'll also celebrate the present and ponder on the future, recognizing the importance of...
Jun 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lakeshore Guided Hike

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join a park interpreter for a relaxed 1/2-mile guided hike along the lakeshore of Lake Chicot. As we explore, we'll uncover how cypress trees, shallow waters, and muddy banks create a vital habitat for birds, reptiles, and countless other species. We...
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Nature Hike

Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what nature has in in store for us along the way using all of our senses. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots.
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Discovering Nature Journals: Craft & Hike

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754 Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Preserve your memories and experiences in the great outdoors in a journal. Meet a park interpreter to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling tips. After we have finished making our journals, it’s time to explore! Enjoy an easy 0.5-...
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fill the Bill

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Swing on by the visitor center to learn about the world of bird bills. Try your hand at pinpointing how different types of bills are used for certain foods.
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Jun 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Monumental Legacy Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155 Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn about the Monument Trails that Mount Nebo State Park has to offer. Discover how these mountain bike trails got their name, their difficulty, and everything in between. We will take a short scenic hike on an easy...
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