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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Jun 18
11:00am - 11:30am

Boy Scout Trail Adventure Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants and admire the beauty of Cedar Creek Canyon. Be sure...
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Jun 18
12:00pm - 1:30pm

UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
It can be tough to identify objects in Queen Wilhelmina State Park without the right tools. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Spring Trail to learn how to properly use field guides and apps to experience the natural world more fully...
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Jun 18
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Swim & Cruise Lake Tour

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in the refreshing water. We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita Mountains, before pulling up to...
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Jun 18
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Oh I Am On A Mountain! : The Dripping Springs Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309 , Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine is quite a big mountain plateau with beautiful wooded areas everywhere you look. While it’s great to immerse yourself in these ecologically rich trees, it can be easy to forget one is on Arkansas’ tallest mountain. A hike down Dripping...
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Jun 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Crochet Bracelet Craft

Parkin Archeological State Park, 60 State Hwy 184, Parkin, AR 72373 United States
Come hear a Native American story of friendship and crochet your own bracelet.
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Jun 18
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Skull Sleuth

Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What does the shape of an animal’s skull tell you about that animal? Join a park interpreter to solve the mystery as we become skull sleuths.
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Jun 18
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Mammals of the Mountain

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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Jun 18
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Campfire Craft

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own. This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Jun 18
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Feel the Furs

Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Come explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Jun 18
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Stream Ecosystem Exploration

Woolly Hollow State Park, 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.
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Jun 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lake Cruise

Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat ( weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for...
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Jun 18
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Animals After Dark

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Lots of animals are active after dark here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park. You may never see them, but you may hear them! Join a park interpreter to discover some of the nocturnal animals that are here in the park.
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Jun 18
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Cruise

DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake. Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands before settling down to watch a beautiful sunset. Seating is limited; reservations are required...
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Jun 18
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Owl Prowl Guided Hike

Lake Chicot State Park, 2542 Hwy. 257, Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Step into the nighttime world of owls on a guided owl prowl at Lake Chicot State Park! As twilight settles in, we’ll hike the Delta Woodlands Trail and listen closely for the mysterious sounds of Arkansas’s native owls. Using owl calls, we’ll try to...
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Jun 18
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water and wear sturdy shoes.
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