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May 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

CCC Softball

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
May 23
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mammals of Mischief

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we learn more about one of our favorite mammals in the park, the fox. We will discuss some of our state’s history relating to foxes, discover some of their unique characteristics and traits and try to figure out why they...
May 23
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Meet a Snake

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
This is your chance to meet a live snake. Join the park interpreter to learn more about the park's most misunderstood creatures and why they call this place home.
May 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mammals of Cossatot River

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter. This is a come and go station.
May 23
4:00pm - 5:15pm

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 23
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Stream Ecosystem Exploration

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center to learn more about the organisms living in streams at Woolly Hollow State Park. Be prepared to get your feet wet! Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
May 23
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Series: Campfire Nachos

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Join Park Superintendent Nathan at the interpretation center (across from playground) for some delicious campfire nachos made entirely in a Dutch oven! We will learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking including how to season, cook, and clean an oven...
May 23
7:15pm - 8:45pm

Sunset Cruise

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, and geology as you experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; make reservations and pay at the visitor center or marina...
May 23
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Frog Calls

5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Do you ever listen to the frogs call? We have 25 species of frogs and toads in Arkansas and we have 11 at Lake Poinsett State Park! Join a park interpreter and learn how to call for frogs and how to sight them at dusk and twilight. Wear weather...
May 23
7:45pm - 8:30pm

Owl Prowl Hike on Big Bluff Trail

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to search for the amazing nocturnal raptor, the owl. This is a chance to hear or spot these stealthy flyers. The trail is rocky with uneven terrain, so wear comfortable shoes. We will be out after sunset so make sure to bring...
May 23
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Night Bat Hike

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join Park Superintendent Nathan on an exciting nighttime hike about the history of bats here at Daisy State Park. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail explores the different...
May 23
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Night Sky Fishing

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Curious about what kinds of insects call Petit Jean Mountain home? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about moths, beetles, and other interesting insects. We will use a unique method to find out what insects are out and about on the...
May 23
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Going Batty

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Fly into the night in a search for Arkansas bats. Join a park interpreter to discover why bats are an important part of the ecosystem of Crowley’s Ridge State Park.
May 23
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Geocache Night Hike

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Explore the park after dark on a guided night hike with a high-tech twist. Learn the basics of geocaching—an outdoor treasure hunt using GPS coordinates—then head out as a group to search for a hidden cache along the trail. Sturdy footwear and...
May 23
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Owl Prowl Hike

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter near the Cossatot Falls campground to learn about our hunters of the night. We will hoot at the falls to try and locate any nearby owls. This night walk is 0.5-mile round-trip.