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May 23
10:00am - 10:30am

Introduction To Geocaching

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Do you enjoy awesome puzzles and spending time outdoors? If so, bring your snack and join the park superintendent to find out how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics and try your luck locating the geocaches hidden here at Daisy State...
May 23
10:00am - 11:00am

Wildflower Walk

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
The beauty below your feet at Lake Frierson State Park changes with every step you take. Join the park interpreter for a wildflower walk. Venture along the Dogwood Lane trail (0.5 miles) and out to the field to see what is growing in the park and...
May 23
10:00am - 10:30am

Oil Field Park Tour

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Walk with us on a guided tour of our oil field park. Find multiple styles of oil pumps from wooden to modern as well as a few styles of oil derricks.
May 23
10:30am - 11:00am

Ride a Historic Donkey Powered Picnic Swing

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a ride on an historic donkey powered picnic swing pulled by one of our donkeys Whiskey and Tango. Learn the history of the swing, about Ozark community gatherings, and how donkey power helped people in the Ozarks during this half-hour program...
May 23
10:30am - 11:30am

Fishing Information Station

1980 Hwy. 278 West Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Stop by Cossatot Falls to practice your knots, learn about the fish of Cossatot River, and pick up a fishing guide! This is a come and go station.
May 23
10:30am - 12:00pm

Battlefield Hike

506 East Douglas Street Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States
Join a park interpreter for a hike across the entire Prairie Grove Battlefield! This will be a 4 mile hike that will cover the entire scope of the Battle of Prairie Grove, from the beginning at the Morrow House, the fight at the Borden Orchard, and...
May 23
11:00am - 12:00pm

BASELINE SURVEY TRAIL Hike

Join a park interpreter tracing the 1815 Louisiana Purchase baseline. Use maps/compasses to demo the rectangular survey system; discuss gum tree markers. This is an easy 1.5-mile walk with history. This hike is great for all ages.
May 23
11:00am - 11:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
May 23
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
May 23
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Animal Mythbusters

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to “bust” the myths and misconceptions about certain animals that we may have heard all our lives. From catching warts from a toad to lots of other myths, many of your questions could be answered.
May 23
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Karst Loop Monument Trail Hike

20201 East Hwy. 12 Rogers, AR 72756 United States
What is karst and why is it found here? Find out the answers on this moderately strenuous 4-mile hike. We’ll explore a section of the multi-use Karst Trail on this out-and-back hike on top of a rocky bluff overlooking Beaver Lake, stopping to peek...
May 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Journal Making

60 State Hwy 184 Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Our history at Parkin Archeological State Park was told through daily journaling. Come make your own journal and record history, nature, or your own story.
May 23
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Nature Cabin Drop-In

1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special...
May 23
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rocky Valley Hike to the East Quarry/Crystalized Tears Monument Art

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we explore the Rocky Valley Trail. We'll descend through the valley between the Fulk Mountains and ascend the other side up to the Dickinson Overlook at the East Quarry, learning about the flora, fauna, and geology we...
May 23
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Turtle Talk

103 East Park Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species, large and small. Join the Daisy State Park staff at the visitor center to discover some of our smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life demonstration with our rescued...