Arkansas State Park Events

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May 10
10:00am - 11:30am

A Hike of Many Colors

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
The forest at Logoly State Park is full of color, especially at this time of year. Join the park interpreter for a 1.25-mile hike to search for the colors of the woods. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are recommended.
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May 10
10:00am - 11:00am

Owl Pass Monument Trail Walk

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter and embark on a 2-mile round-trip walk on our park’s newest trail, Owl Pass! Explore pristine wetlands, enjoy beautiful views along the base of Pinnacle Mountain, and learn about local flora and fauna as we experience this...
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May 10
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Who Needs a Tree?

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Did you know that Pinnacle Mountain State Park used to be surrounded by logging camps? Or that some of our trees act like mega-skyscrapers, playing host to a multitude of wildlife? Who uses our trees, and why is it important to us? Join a park...
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May 10
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pioneer Cemetery Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place for the area's earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and learn about hardships, resilience and history that...
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May 10
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Great Arkansas Clean Up Louisiana Purchase State Park

AR Hwy 362 Holly Grove, AR 72069 United States
A Great Arkansas Cleanup is planned for Louisiana Purchase State Park. Here is your chance to help clean up the park that belongs to all of us. It is a perfect opportunity for groups looking for a service project, or individuals. All cleaning...
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May 10
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

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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May 10
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Monument Trails Nature Quest: Leaf ID Challenge Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter on a moderately strenuous 2-mile hike along Devil's Den State Park Monument Trails. Along the way, we'll identify native trees by examining their leaf shapes, bark textures, and other distinguishing traits. Please wear sturdy...
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May 10
2:00pm - 4:00pm

The Colors of History

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Before the invention of the synthetic dyes we use now, people used the plants, minerals, and sometimes the animals around them to color their clothes. Join a park interpreter to learn more about how the people of Davidsonville used local plants to...
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May 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meet the Neighbors

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
As you visit Lake Frierson State Park, you enter a place that many call home. Join the park interpreter to learn about our native mammal neighbors. Touch and examine real animal fur, and discover what talents our neighbors have to survive the wild.
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May 10
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Join park staff to learn more about this machine that changed history. This program provides an up-close look at how a ten-saw gin functions and the chance to feel the difference between cotton before and after ginning.
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May 10
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Amazing Animals of Arkansas

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Logoly State Park has some very unique animals. Join the park interpreter to learn about the weird eaters, the track stars and what may be the oddest animal in the park.
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May 10
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Paint the Moment

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Take a moment to enjoy and capture the scenery through watercolor painting and discover how art has always been tied to Devil’s Den State Park. Supplies are provided but limited.
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May 10
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Know Your Knots

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing your gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to learn the ropes, literally! Spend an hour getting hands-on with a variety of useful knots...
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May 10
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Rock House Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave Trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
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May 10
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Cast Away!

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
You can cast away your worries and reel in the fun at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter for a game that tests out your casting skills, see what is in the lake, and reel in fun opportunities to be had in the park.
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