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May 2
2:30pm - 3:45pm

Highpoint Hike

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...
May 2
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Snakes of Cane Creek

50 State Park Road Star City, AR 71667 United States
What is sneaky and slithery and lives at Cane Creek State Park? Meet a park interpreter to learn all about nature's fun, scaly friends and create your own bookmark out of snakeskin to take home.
May 2
2:30pm - 3:00pm

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 2
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lake Bennett Kayak Tour

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boat ramp to enjoy a guided kayak tour of Lake Bennett. No paddling experience is required! Tours are limited, so please sign up at the visitor center. Individuals with their own kayaks are still required to register.
May 2
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Feathers and Flocks Walk

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a gentle walk around Lake Devil as we observe the winter birdlife. Learn to identify local species by sight and sound, discover interesting bird behaviors, and enjoy the beauty of the lake in winter. All ages and abilities...
May 2
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Fishing 101

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Join the park interpreter to reel in some fun. This program is designed for fishing beginners. Learn the basics of fishing, fish living in Lake Frierson, and then put your new skills into practice out on the lake. Fishing poles and bait will be...
May 2
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Clever Crows

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
It's the park's Annual Birder Weekend. Crows are seen and heard all over the park. Discover how they are incredibly clever birds.
May 2
6:00pm - 6:30pm

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...
May 2
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sweet Treats at Bear Creek

Learn the basics of Dutch oven outdoor cooking and cast-iron care with a park interpreter. Help prepare and taste sweet treats cooked over coals!
May 2
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Campfire Treats and Trivia

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater for an evening of fun around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis...
May 2
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Mammals Under Moonlight Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
As the sun sets and the moon rises over Petit Jean, a whole new cast of critters begins to wake. Meet a park interpreter in the amphitheater to find out what mammals could be meandering just beyond the campfire’s light. This program and short walk...
May 2
8:30pm - 10:00pm

Alligator Prowl Lake Tour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is excited to introduce a new nighttime lake tour, offering visitors a unique way to experience the lake after dark. Venture onto the water as park staff guide you through cypress-lined shores and quiet backwaters while...
May 2
9:00pm - 10:00pm

"Moonlight Over the Monument Trails" Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Step onto one of the Monument Trails at Devil's Den State Park by the light of the full moon and see the forest in a whole new way. As the sun sets and shadows stretch, we’ll hike beneath the stars, listen for night sounds, watch for nocturnal...
May 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Discovery Hike

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's spring scenery. This guided stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 5/8-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Note: Slunger Creek Nature...
May 3
9:00am - 10:00am

Early Birder Hike

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them, and please wear tennis shoes or...