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Jun 19
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Snake Smarts

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for an exciting introduction to snakes! Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas and have the chance to meet a live speckled kingsnake.
Jun 19
1:00pm - 1:30pm

FUN WITH FURS

Touch and examine real furs with a park interpreter while learning about the park’s native mammals. This is a family-friendly experience great for curious minds of all ages.
Jun 19
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Kayak Football

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
This is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced kayakers alike to learn and sharpen their paddling skills. A park interpreter will guide you through the basics of kayaking and safety instruction before explaining the rules of the game. It...
Jun 19
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.
Jun 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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...
Jun 19
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Introduction to Kayaking

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boat ramp for the opportunity to learn and practice kayaking skills. Participants will learn the basics of kayaking on shore and have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in the water. This program is free, but...
Jun 19
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Furbearer Features of Bull Shoals-White River State Park

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover which mammals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like! Learn what features they have that help them survive in the area.
Jun 19
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Rabbits in the Sky and on the Ground

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern Cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter to discover how the cottontail rabbit lives and survives...
Jun 19
3:00pm - 3:45pm

"Life in Lake Bailey" Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area behind the visitor center for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic creatures...
Jun 19
3:00pm - 3:45pm

"Plant Armor: From Thorns to Toxins" Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a guided stroll along the 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves.
Jun 19
3:15pm - 4:00pm

Dip Net Discovery

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Dirty, clean, or somewhere in between? Small creatures that live in the water can teach us about water quality. Join a park interpreter to catch and identify the critters in the creek across from the springs to see what we can learn from them. All...
Jun 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES |

Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
Jun 19
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Cruise

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology as you experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; make reservations and pay at the visitor center or marina...
Jun 19
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Night Hike at the Reservoir

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking lot for a special night-hiking experience around the Reservoir and the CCC Hike and Bike trail. We will look for some of the nocturnal creatures that call Petit Jean Mountain home. Please bring along a...
Jun 19
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Firefly Atlas Hike

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join the park interpreter for one of nature’s most captivating displays: the nighttime dance of North America’s fireflies. Explore the park after dark, revisit a classic pastime of American youth by catching fireflies, and help uncover what little is...