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May 2
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mr. Whitney's Cotton Gin

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine helps make your favorite t-shirt possible. This is a come-and-go event, guests may drop in and...
May 2
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Make a Paracord Handle for Your Walking Stick

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Adding a paracord handle to your walking stick can provide a more comfortable grip as well a way of carrying extra cordage that could be used in an emergency situation. Meet a park interpreter for a demonstration of various methods of creating a...
May 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Battlefield Tour

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a walk around the 1-mile trail to learn more about the extraordinary history history of the Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet at Hindman Hall.
May 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beginning Fishing

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle’s healthy fishery provides you with great opportunities for catching fish. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn the basics of fishing and how you can try your luck catching a fish even if...
May 2
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

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

CSI: Campground Scene Investigation

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
The animals at Bull Shoals-White River State Park have been leaving behind evidence that can be used to identify them. Meet a park interpreter to investigate tracks and other signs of animal activity to find out what’s been going on in the campground...
May 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Constellation Can Lanterns

Surrounded by forest, Mississippi River State Park is perfect for viewing the night sky. Join a park interpreter to create your own night sky lantern!
May 2
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 2
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Snakes of Cane Creek

50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
What is sneaky and slithery and lives at Cane Creek State Park? Meet a park interpreter to learn all about nature's fun, scaly friends and create your own bookmark out of snakeskin to take home.
May 2
2:30pm - 3:45pm

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...
May 2
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lake Bennett Kayak Tour

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boat ramp to enjoy a guided kayak tour of Lake Bennett. No paddling experience is required! Tours are limited, so please sign up at the visitor center. Individuals with their own kayaks are still required to register.
May 2
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Feathers and Flocks Walk

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a gentle walk around Lake Devil as we observe the winter birdlife. Learn to identify local species by sight and sound, discover interesting bird behaviors, and enjoy the beauty of the lake in winter. All ages and abilities...
May 2
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fishing 101

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join the park interpreter to reel in some fun. This program is designed for fishing beginners. Learn the basics of fishing, fish living in Lake Frierson, and then put your new skills into practice out on the lake. Fishing poles and bait will be...
May 2
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Clever Crows

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
It's the park's Annual Birder Weekend. Crows are seen and heard all over the park. Discover how they are incredibly clever birds.
May 2
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Game Scene Investigation

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and see...