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May 23
9:00am - 10:00am

Nature Scavenger Hunt & Hike

50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Take a hike to the exterior fishing pier while searching for natural items along the way! This hike is about 1-mile in length. Wear good hiking shoes and bring your observation skills.
May 23
9:00am - 10:00am

NATURE’S COLOR WHEEL

Hunt colors on 1/5-mile easy hike; explore their roles in nature with park interpreter. Bring water, insect repellent and wear sturdy shoes.
May 23
9:00am - 10:00am

Wood Thrush Hike

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Come enjoy a leisurely half-mile hike on the Sinking Stream Trail while we listen for the melodic call of the wood thrush. Learn the habits and biology of this unique bird while we enjoy taking in the sights and sounds of the forest. Meet at the Van...
May 23
9:00am - 12:00pm

Cemetery Preservation Workshop

103 Franklin Street Washington, AR 71862 United States
Cemeteries are important parts of our community history. Learn how to properly care for and clean tombstones with the park curator, and how to do research of cemeteries with the archival manager of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives. This hands...
May 23
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding Hike

3705 Hwy. 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 United States
Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered friends. We will discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the White Oak trailhead...
May 23
10:00am - 12:00pm

Keep Arkansas Beautiful: Mount Magazine State Park

16878 AR-309 Paris, AR 72855 United States
Help Keep Arkansas Beautiful by volunteering at Mount Magazine State Park! This project will involve litter pickup on trails and roadsides. Volunteers are encouraged to carry water, sunscreen, bug spray, as well as dress in seasonally appropriate...
May 23
10:00am - 11:30am

Camp Ouachita Walking Tour

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a walking tour to learn the rich history of Lake Sylvia and Camp Ouachita. Explore the renovated and historic structures, view vintage photos and hear memories of the past as you take a stroll on the old cabin trail. The walk will be taken at a...
May 23
10:00am - 4:00pm

America 250 on the Frontier

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Celebrate the story of U.S. independence in a place that saw the country's 50th anniversary! 200 years ago, the town of Davidsonville was home of the first federal land office in Arkansas, the place where pioneers could purchase surveyed government...
May 23
10:00am - 10:30am

Introduction To Geocaching

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Do you enjoy awesome puzzles and spending time outdoors? If so, bring your snack and join the park superintendent to find out how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics and try your luck locating the geocaches hidden here at Daisy State...
May 23
10:00am - 11:00am

Wildflower Walk

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
The beauty below your feet at Lake Frierson State Park changes with every step you take. Join the park interpreter for a wildflower walk. Venture along the Dogwood Lane trail (0.5 miles) and out to the field to see what is growing in the park and...
May 23
10:00am - 10:30am

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 23
10:00am - 10:30am

Oil Field Park Tour

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Walk with us on a guided tour of our oil field park. Find multiple styles of oil pumps from wooden to modern as well as a few styles of oil derricks.
May 23
10:00am - 10:45am

Nature Photography Hike on the Monument Trails

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Learn the basics of nature photography and put your skills to the test as we walk along a 1-mile section of the intermediate Devil’s Racetrack! Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water and insect repellant, and your camera.
May 23
10:00am - 11:00am

Wash Day

2009 Main Street Des Arc, AR 72040 United States
Have you ever wondered how people cleaned their clothes before washing machines? Join us at Lower White River Museum to learn about how people in frontier Arkansas used hard work and ingenuity to do their daily chores by participating in wash day...
May 23
10:30am - 11:00am

Ride a Historic Donkey Powered Picnic Swing

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a ride on an historic donkey powered picnic swing pulled by one of our donkeys Whiskey and Tango. Learn the history of the swing, about Ozark community gatherings, and how donkey power helped people in the Ozarks during this half-hour program...