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May 3
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Great Arkansas Clean Up

5539 Hwy 49 Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
A Great Arkansas Cleanup event is planned for Delta Heritage Trail State Park at the visitor center. Here is your chance to help clean up the park that belongs to all of us. It is a perfect opportunity for groups looking for a service project or...
May 3
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Lure It Your Way

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to design and decorate your very own fishing lure! Learn what attracts fish to lures and the types of fish that can be found in Lake Devil. All materials provided, just bring your imagination and get ready to create a...
May 3
1:00pm - 2:00pm

"Birding 101" Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the Seven Hollows trailhead. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you will learn to spot...
May 3
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Trail Etiquette, Safety, and Bicycle Care Tabletop

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Before your hike or bike ride on the trails, stop by our tabletop to learn more about trail etiquette and outdoor safety including basic bike care. Come and go as you please. A 15-minute program will start every half hour.
May 3
1:30pm - 2:30pm

FUN WITH FURS

Touch and examine real furs with a park interpreter while learning about the park’s native mammals. This activity is family-friendly and great for curious minds of all ages.
May 3
1:30pm - 1:45pm

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.
May 3
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fur Trapping and Trading

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
In the heyday of Davidsonville and even before, trapping animals for their skins and furs was a way that many people made a living. Join a park interpreter to learn more about the different animals that were trapped, why the furs were so valuable...
May 3
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Jasper Bingo

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the picnic area near the mine entrance to learn about one of the park's most useful minerals and see how many colors of jasper you can find! Regular admission to the diamond search area is required for program attendance.
May 3
2:00pm - 3:30pm

"Ark-an'-Seek" Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
How many of The Natural State's iconic symbols are you familiar with? Hike the 1.5-mile Lover's Leap Trail with a park interpreter as your guide to learn about the state symbols of Arkansas and discuss what the group thinks the Queen Wilhelmina State...
May 3
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Bird Song Symphonies

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
It’s Birder Weekend! While exploring you may hear a symphony of songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil's Den State Park. At this fun, interactive program, learn how to pick out some of the common individual bird songs you...
May 3
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.
May 3
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Critter Feeding

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more.
May 3
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Hues of the Hollow Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take a closer look at the colors hiding in plain sight. From mossy greens to fiery reds, Devil's Den State Park is full of vibrant surprises waiting to be discovered. Join a park interpreter for mildly strenuous 1 or 2-mile hike. Please wear sturdy...
May 3
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave Trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
May 3
4:00pm - 5:00pm

THE GRAVEL GRIND

Join a park interpreter for a gravel ride, covering 4-6 miles on a mixed flat and gentle uphill terrain (suitable for beginner riders). Don’t have a bike? The park offers rentals! Call 870-295-4040 in advance to arrange bike rental availability...