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May 16
9:00am - 11:00am

Making Art, Driving Exploration: Sun Prints

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
The landscapes and wildlife of Lake Dardanelle State Park offer endless opportunities for inspiration. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for M.A.D.E. (Making Art, Driving Exploration), a program series designed to help you connect with the...
May 16
9:00am - 9:30am

Cast-A-Line

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Try your skills at casting for the “big one”. This fun casting game lets you compete with friends and family to see who has what it takes to bring in the “big one”. Be careful, sometimes you may not catch what you’re expecting! This program is fun...
May 16
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided kayak tour along this 1,675‑acre lake, a timbered Delta lake with rolling terrain, cypress stands, and abundant wildlife. This tour is designed for both casual paddlers and those seeking a more immersive nature...
May 16
9:00am - 3:00pm

Paint the Prairie

5530 Hwy. 165 South Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Explore spring on the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Beautiful wildflowers, vibrant green grasses that blow in the wind and bright rays of sunshine across the clear blue sky. Join park staff for a creative watercolor painting program. Capture your favorite...
May 16
9:30am - 11:00am

Photography Hike

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Learn to see the park in a new way. Bring your camera and join the park interpreter to take pictures of the beautiful things we see as we hike the Crane's Fly Trail and pick up some tips for nature photography. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are...
May 16
9:30am - 11:00am

Herping Hike

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a Park Interpreter for a Herping Hike along the Little Maumelle River. A herping hike in this bottomland hardwood swamp is a slow-paced, sensory-rich, and often challenging expedition focused on finding reptiles and amphibians a.k.a. "herps"...
May 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Nature Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what nature has in in store for us along the way using all of our senses. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots.
May 16
10:00am - 10:30am

A Simple Stick

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter and discover how a hiking stick can make your hike safer, enjoyable, and more memorable. We will discuss proper sizing, primary and secondary uses for a hiking stick, and how to personalize your stick for comfort and safety.
May 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Historic Townsite Tour

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Come to Davidsonville Historic State Park to walk the historic townsite with a park interpreter, see the "ghost structures" which provide scale and context for how the town looked when it was here, and hear stories of the people who lived at...
May 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Breakfast in the Den: A Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a morning of flavorful exploration as we showcase the art of crafting delicious breakfast treats in Arkansas' official state cooking vessel, the cast iron Dutch oven. We will cover the basics of temperature control, proper...
May 16
11:00am - 11:45am

Nature Journaling

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Join a park interpreter to make your very own nature journal. Take this keepsake with you and use it to record your future experiences in nature. All materials provided. Appropriate for all ages.
May 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Wildlife Hike

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Deer, rabbits, squirrels and various winter birds are just a few of the animals that live in Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Meadowbrook trailhead near the amphitheater for an easy walk and discover the signs left behind...
May 16
11:00am - 11:30am

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 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Kingfisher Trail Hike: Wonderful Wetlands Weekend

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Celebrate Wonderful Wetlands Weekend by exploring a wetland firsthand! This walk travels a 0.5-mile paved loop, where we will meander along the shoreline of the Little Maumelle River and discover why our wetlands are so important to the local ecology...
May 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

Rock Climbing Beta Blast

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “Beta,” or the specific body positioning, sequence of moves, and techniques needed to get to the top of your climb. Join a park interpreter for...