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
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

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 2:45pm

"Walk Like a Morsbach" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded 1-mile hike features some uneven terrain, and a few gradual hills. Season...
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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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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
2:30pm - 3:15pm

Trailblazer's Crossing Hike

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Enjoy National Trails Day by embarking on a 0.50-mile walk along the easy Lake Trail, where history and wild beauty collide. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring insect repellant and water.
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Jun 6
2:30pm - 3:15pm

Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike: Mellwood Trailhead

Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Here is your chance to explore the rich history of Delta Heritage Trail on National Trails Day. Our journey will begin at the Mellwood trailhead with a park interpreter on a guided hike along a gravel surface trail lasting about 45 minutes. Discover...
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Jun 6
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Amphibian Crawl

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Frogs, toads, salamanders and newts are all types of amphibians we have at Cossatot River State Park. Join a park interpreter to find and identify as many as possible on a section of the River Corridor Trail. This is a 2-mile round trip hike rated...
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Jun 6
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 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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Jun 6
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Photography Hike

Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Learn to see the park in a new way. Bring your camera and join the park interpreter to pick up some tips for nature photography and take pictures of the beautiful things we see as we hike the Crane's Fly Trail. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are...
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Jun 6
3:00pm - 4:30pm

"What's On The Menu?" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Pollinators like bees and butterflies are picky eaters - and every flower on the trail is a dish waiting to be served. On this guided hike, we’ll explore what’s blooming, who’s buzzing, and how plants and pollinators work together to keep our...
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Jun 6
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Hike to the Waterfall

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk approximately 1.5-miles. Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a...
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