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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Aug 6
1:00pm - 2:15pm

Oh, I AM on a Mountain Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Hike down the Dripping Springs Trail to some of the most scenic bluffs that are oftentimes overlooked if not taking part in a breathtaking guided hiking adventure. CAUTION: This hike visits high overlooks with no guard rails. Children and pets must...
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Aug 6
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

Crater of Diamonds State Park, 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.
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Aug 6
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Aug 6
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Survival Fire Kits

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Fire is essential to survival, but isn't always so easy to achieve with non ideal conditions. Learn how to make your own fire starter kits to keep for a later date to either get your campfire started or to help you out in an emergency situation when...
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Aug 6
2:00pm - 2:45pm

"Sense"able Sensory Hike

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
When is the last time you stopped to watch a bird land in a tree and take off again? What about stopped to smell a cedar tree? Join a park interpreter to spend time outdoors and use all of your senses on an easy hike on the half-mile paved Heritage &...
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Aug 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Intro to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Seeking a little serenity? Find your sense of calm while standing above the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Join a park interpreter for a crash course to get you standing on water in no time. Reservations are required and are taken at the...
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Aug 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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Aug 6
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Turtle Time

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Meet a park interpreter for some turtle watching and discovering the secrets of the turtles of Devil’s Den State Park.
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Aug 6
3:00pm - 3:30pm

"Meet a Tree" Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park and how they shape the land. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Aug 6
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Nature Bingo

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the plants and animals found at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Fun and prizes for all ages are available.
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Aug 6
3:00pm - 4:15pm

Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 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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Aug 6
3:30pm - 4:15pm

Pollinators and their Buds

Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Wildflowers are in bloom and butterflies are flying. Join a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park. This program includes a craft.
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Aug 6
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Craft a Fishing Jig

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you enjoy fishing? Enhance your fishing experience here at Lake Catherine State Park by crafting your own fishing jig. A fishing jig is an artfully crafted hook designed to mimic prey and lure in fish. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin...
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Aug 6
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Our "Boxy" Friends

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Do you know about your friends that live in a box? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center to meet our three-toed box turtle. Discover the habitat and habits of this turtle while learning what you can do to protect our boxy friends.
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Aug 6
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Lakeside Geology Hike

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter on the Lakeside Trail to learn about the geology of the Ozarks and discover how geology determined the location of Bull Shoals Dam. This 1-mile trail is moderately easy with rocky, uneven terrain so wear appropriate shoes and...
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