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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Jul 3
10:00am - 11:00am

Scavenger Hunt Hike

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St., Newport, AR 72112 United States
Are you up for the Scavenger Hunt Challenge? Join a park interpreter for a hike and game combined. Along the trail we’ll be on the lookout for many different items, animals, sounds and colors found in nature. This easy 1 1/4-mile long hike/game takes...
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Jul 3
10:00am - 11:00am

The Mighty Eagle

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
The bald eagle is one of the largest birds of prey found in North America. It is the national bird and symbol of the United States of America. Join a park interpreter for a program to learn more.
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Jul 3
10:00am - 11:00am

Cottonseed Sensory Walk

Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott, AR 72142 United States
In the story of cotton, we sometimes overlook the journey of the seed. Join park staff to use our senses on a short and gentle walk that follows the path of a cottonseed as it goes from the plant to our plates.
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Jul 3
10:00am - 10:30am

Oil Field Park Tour

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join a park interpreter as we tour the Oil Field Park. On the tour, we'll see two derricks, one 1920s style wooden derrick and one metal derrick from the 1930s, as well as 5 different styles of oil pump units from 1920s to modern style. We'll also be...
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Jul 3
10:00am - 11:00am

Lego Oil Derrick Challenge

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Can you make an oil derrick using Legos? How high can you build it? Show off your Lego design skills and see who can build the tallest oil derrick.
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Jul 3
10:00am - 11:00am

Kite Building

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever created a kite before? Swing on by Pavilion #3 to learn how to create your very own kite. Later, try your hand at flying your very own kite in the Walcott field.
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Jul 3
10:00am - 11:00am

Making Crowfoot Hooks

Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040 United States
Freshwater mussels have been very important to people living on the White River, and one of the most important tools for fishing up those mussels was the crowfoot hook. Throughout Arkansas’ history, people fished up mussels for food and used the...
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Jul 3
10:00am - 10:45am

Leave No Trace Principles on Monument Trails Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
The choices you make while enjoying outdoor recreation can have a positive or negative impact on the park resources and trails. Join the park interpreter on an easy 0.25 mile-hike on the ADA accessible Ozark Plateau Trail as we discover the Leave No...
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Jul 3
10:00am - 11:00am

BASELINE SURVEY TRAIL

Join a park interpreters tracing 1815 Louisiana Purchase baseline. Use maps/compasses to demo the rectangular survey system and discuss gum tree markers. This is an easy 1.5-mile walk with history.
Jul 3
10:30am - 11:00am

Healing Waters

Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
The “healing” waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past and they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the “World’s Wonder Waters.” Meet at the Three...
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Jul 3
11:00am - 11:15am

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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Jul 3
11:00am - 12:00pm

Owl Pass Monument Trail Walk

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter and embark on a 2-mile round-trip walk on our park’s newest trail, Owl Pass. Explore pristine wetlands, enjoy beautiful views along the base of Pinnacle Mountain, and learn about local flora and fauna as we experience this...
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Jul 3
11:00am - 11:45am

Bear Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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Jul 3
11:00am - 11:30am

Camouflage: Blending in to Stay Alive

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Camouflage is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their environment is important. Join a park interpreter to learn more about camouflage.
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Jul 3
11:00am - 12:00pm

Animal Tracks Look & Learn Table

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
How can you tell an animal has been in the area without having seen it yourself? You can often find hints left behind. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to learn about a few of the animals tracks you may see when...
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