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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Oct 28
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Wellness Wednesday Walk

Hikes
Delta Heritage Trail State Park, 5539 Hwy 49, Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 United States
Delta Heritage Trail is an ideal place for joining others to experience the outdoors and getting some exercise. The trail is soon to be a full 85 miles in length but you can enjoy it by walking or cycling in segments. At this fun community engagement...
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Oct 28
3:00pm - 4:30pm

"Hidden In Plain Sight" Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along the way. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking...
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Oct 29

Guided Cavern Tours

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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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Oct 29
9:00am - 9:30am

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike in Campground

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Calling all dog parents; join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State Park B.A.R.K Ranger. Please bring leashes, water...
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Oct 29
9:00am - 10:15am

Oh, I AM on a Mountain Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Hike down the Dripping Springs Trail to some of the most scenic bluffs that are oftentimes overlooked if not taking part in a breathtaking guided hiking adventure. CAUTION: This hike visits high overlooks with no guard rails. Children and pets must...
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Oct 29
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

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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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Oct 29
10:00am - 10:45am

Throwback Thursday Hike: Built by the CCC

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Step back to the 1930s and discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps transformed Devil’s Den into one of Arkansas’s most iconic state parks. This guided 1-mile hike explores the craftsmanship, history, and legacy of the young men who built the...
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Oct 29
10:00am - 10:45am

"Bird Song Symphonies" Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
You may hear a symphony of songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil's Den State Park while exploring. Learn how to pick out some of the common individual bird songs you could hear in the park as we walk along the easy 1-mile...
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Oct 29
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Outdoor Adventure Skills - 10 Hiking Essentials

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What are the 10 essential items you should bring on your hike? Learn the answer along with how to pick the best trail for you and your family for your next hiking adventure.
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Oct 29
1:00pm - 1:30pm

In This Life

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount Magazine State Park. In addition, participants will get...
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Oct 29
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Jasper Bingo

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Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the picnic area near the search area entrance to learn about one of the park's most useful and abundant minerals. Play a fun game of bingo and see how many colors of jasper you can find.
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Oct 29
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Ranger Beads: Make Them and Use Them

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Ranger beads are an effective tool to keep track of your distance traveled, especially while hiking. Meet a park interpreter to make your own set of ranger beads and learn how they are used. No prior knowledge is required, and all materials are...
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Oct 29
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

Lake Tours
Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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Oct 29
2:30pm - 3:15pm

"Discovery on the Lake Trail" Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter as we discover what nature has to offer by enjoying a fun nature walk along the easy Lake Trail.
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Oct 29
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Hiking Skills: Map and Compass

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hands-on demonstration and exercise of using a map and compass. This program provides an opportunity to properly utilize a topographic map for better preparedness while hiking and camping. Increase your knowledge of...
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