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 13

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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Nov 13
9:00am - 12:00pm

Fall Hiking Challenge- 5.5 miles on River Corridor Trail

Hikes
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area, 1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973 United States
Join a park interpreter to hike a section of the beautiful River Corridor Trail. We’ll be hiking from Cossatot Falls to the South River Corridor trailhead. A shuttle is provided to all hikers for this 5.5-mile hike. Please meet at the Low Water...
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Nov 13
9:30am - 10:30am

Beneficial Benefield Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen are all highly recommended...
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Nov 13
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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Nov 13
10:00am - 10:45am

What's Biting at Lake Fort Smith: Crappie Edition

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter and get the inside scoop of which fish are biting at Lake Fort Smith. Discover habitats and feeding behavior that will help you become a better angler. You will have the opportunity to construct your own lure. Supplies are...
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Nov 13
11:00am - 11:30am

The Landscape Speaks: A Legacy Hike

Hikes
Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
The colors of our landscape connect you to the lasting legacy of Village Creek State Park. What stories will you discover while you are here? Join a park interpreter to discover the park's legacy through the colors we find along the Arboretum Trail...
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Nov 13
11:00am - 12:30pm

"Cleaning Up the Falls" Hike

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This trail is best known for its seasonal waterfall. On this 1-mile hike, trash bags and gloves will be provided for the cleanup of litter seen on the trail. This program...
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Nov 13
11:30am - 12:00pm

Burn Smart, Leave No Mark

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Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From smart wood choices to safe extinguishing, discover how...
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Nov 13
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the...
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Nov 13
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Bear Buffet Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
What’s on the menu for a black bear? Join a park interpreter on a hike to discover the foods that black bears find at Mount Magazine State Park and how they survive. Learn how you can help keep bears safe by keeping their buffet natural.
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Nov 13
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Mammals of the Mountain

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Meet a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call Rich Mountain their home.
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Nov 13
2:00pm - 2:30pm

The Hidden Hunt

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Nature has a hidden side, if you are willing to search for it. Meet a park interpreter to go on a scavenger hunt and investigate what you might miss at first glance. This program is great for kids of any age.
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Nov 13
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Wire Wrap Rock Picture Holder

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Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Ever wonder what to do with the rocks you take home from the Crater of Diamonds State Park search area? Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your very own rock picture holder using your finds from the search area...
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Nov 13
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Opossums are Awesome

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Have you seen an opossum during your park visit? They have a bad reputation, but opossums are quite beneficial. Join a park interpreter to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters.
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Nov 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Clever Crows Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Crows are seen and heard all over the park. Discover how they are incredibly clever birds as we try to listen and watch for them.
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