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 8
11:00am - 11:45am

Mammals: Feel the Furs

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What does the fur of a black bear feel like? Meet a park interpreter in the CCC Room at Mather Lodge to discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park. You will guess which animal each fur belongs to, then have the...
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Nov 8
11:00am - 11:45am

"Let's Go Birding" Stroll

Hikes
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Lake Fort Smith State Park is home to many kinds of birds from vultures to warblers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for the many birds in the park. Binoculars are provided. Bring birding field guides if you have them.
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Nov 8
12:30pm - 3:30pm

Old Town Lake Guided Kayak Adventure

Paddling and Floating
Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49, Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark along the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak adventure on the lake. Paddle through a maze of bald cypress trees as we discover the secrets of...
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Nov 8
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Medicine Hike

Hikes
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Settlers originally sought out Rich Mountain to help heal medical ailments, restore the weary, and bolster the soul. The mountain has a long history of providing a source of natural medicine. Join a park interpreter to learn about how the settlers...
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Nov 8
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bluffside Beauty: Exploring the Bluffs of Devil's Racetrack Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a 2-mile hike along the bluff line of Devil’s Racetrack. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

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Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Nifty Nests

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Discover which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own style of home.
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Fascinating Furbearers

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Have you ever felt the fur of a fox? How about a bobcat? Join a park interpreter to touch some real furs and discover the furry mammals of Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Discovering Nature Journals

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Nature journaling is a great way to take your Village Creek State Park memories home. Join a park interpreter to make a nature journal and learn tips and tricks to start your journaling journey. All materials will be provided.
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 2:45pm

"Walk Like a Morsbach" Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded hike features some uneven terrain, and a few gradual hills. Season-appropriate...
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Feel the Furs

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Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
What mammals call Cane Creek State Park home? Join a park interpreter at the visitor center for a hands-on experience with various Arkansas wildlife pelts.
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 3:00pm

FOREST HISTORY AND MAP EXHIBITION

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Celebrate the birthday of St. Francis National Forest by exploring the stories hidden in its map. The exhibit will display the survey maps, photographs, and discover how St. Francis National Forest became a place for conservation, recreation, and...
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Eagle Watch Tour

Lake Tours
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks, and more. Bring binoculars if you have some; a...
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fall Hike

Hikes
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Looking for those special colors of fall? Join the park interpreter as we go for a hike on the Spider Creek Trail in search of fall colors. This trail is a moderate 1-mile loop that traverses through the ridges and ravines of the park. Meet at the...
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Fall Color Hike

Hikes
Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Join a park interpreter on hike through the beautiful fall colors as we explore the how and why of the different changes that come with the fall season. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended for this 1.5-mile moderate hike.
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