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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Nov 28
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Owl Prowl Adventure Cruise

Lake Tours
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join us for this nocturnal adventure across the lake. We will journey by boat to a remote cove where we will try and call up some owls and listen to the other sounds of the night. Space is limited; reservations are required and can be made at the...
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Nov 28
5:00pm - 6:30pm

All About Bears: Campfire & Craft

Programs
Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Explore one of the Ouachita's most fascinating animals, the black bear. Learn about the animal's habitat, behavior, and diet while viewing pelts, skulls, and prints. Enjoy a few black bear stories prepared for you by the park interpreter. Guests are...
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Nov 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm

"Owl Prowl" Hike

Hikes
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these mysterious birds, then take a short hike along the...
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Nov 28
9:00pm - 11:00pm

"West End Wander" Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Have you ever wanted to wander the woods of Mount Magazine State Park? Join a park interpreter as you explore interesting sandstone structures of the West end of Mount Magazine State Park on off-trail locations. Expect some uneven terrain and slight...
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Nov 28
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Backyard Bass

Programs
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Fishing is fun, especially when you don’t even have to leave your backyard. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center for an opportunity to learn about fish identification. You will also have an opportunity to try different casting methods...
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Nov 29

Guided Cavern Tours

Programs
Blanchard Springs Caverns, 704 Blanchard Springs Road, Fifty-Six, AR 72533 United States
Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring...
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Nov 29
8:30am - 9:30am

Geocaching Hike

Hikes
Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the base of the Little Missouri trailhead to learn about the hidden world of geocaching and get the chance to find a few of your own. The portion of the trail we will be walking is about 3/4-mile and paved. Good walking...
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Nov 29
9:00am - 9:45am

Woodland Birding Hike

Hikes
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The forests of Lake Fort Smith State Park offer the perfect habitat for tree birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, vireos and warblers. Join a park interpreter for a short hike to search for these interesting birds and listen to their songs. Bring your...
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Nov 29
9:00am - 11:30am

"The Big Five" Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter for a big 5-mile hike on Mount Magazine State Park's trails. Hiking in some of the same steps of people dating as far back as the 1800s, participants will experience pure mountain air, breathtaking views and the spectacular...
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Nov 29
9:00am - 9:45am

Bear Cave Hike

Hikes
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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Nov 29
9:00am - 10:00am

DISCOVERY HIKE

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter to observe, study, and explore the natural environments on a 1-mile hike. We will be nature detectives using our senses to investigate the plants, animals, and habitats. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.
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Nov 29
9:30am - 10:30am

Frozen Beauties

Programs
Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Have you ever wondered what happens to the park's butterflies in the winter? Join the park interpreter to discover how butterflies and caterpillars survive the cold.
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Nov 29
10:00am - 11:30am

Fall Hiking Challenge- Harris Creek Trail Leaf Peep Hike

Hikes
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
As days grow shorter and nights grow longer and cooler, biochemical processes in leaves begin to paint the landscape with nature's autumn palette. Hike the Harris Creek Trail with a park interpreter in search of fall colors in the trees and...
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Nov 29
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

Programs
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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Nov 29
10:00am - 11:00am

Introduction to Birding Walk

Hikes
Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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