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
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 19
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Furbearer Features

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover which mammals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like. Learn what features they have that help them survive in the area.
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Jun 25
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Evening Hike on the Lakeside Trail

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Enjoy an evening hike on the 1-mile Lakeside Trail while experiencing the sights and sounds of Bull-Shoals White River State Park. This hike will take participants along Bull Shoals Lake with a view of Bull Shoals Dam. Don't forget your bug spray...
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Jun 27
10:00am - 11:30am

Bull Shoals Lake Cruise

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breeze as we explore the fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the Bull Shoals Dam on the White River shaped both the landscape and history of the area. Sign up...
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Jun 28
9:00am - 12:00pm

Women in Nature (WIN) Fly Fishing Demo

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is excited to offer Women in Nature (WIN). During this summer series, women are encouraged to join park staff to explore different aspects of the park and enjoy the great outdoors with other like-minded women. In...
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Jul 2
9:00am - 9:30am

Color Wheel Hike

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter and pick a color! Take time to enjoy the great outdoors at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and try to find your chosen color on this 1/2-mile paved trail. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
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Jul 3
9:00am - 9:45am

Wildflower Walk

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is home to a multitude of wildflowers that come in lots of different shapes, sizes, and colors that bloom for a short time before giving way to the next lineup. Join a park interpreter on an easy walk on a 1/2-mile...
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Jul 3
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Beginner Birdwatching

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a great place to start your birdwatching journey. Join a park interpreter to learn about field guides, binoculars, and the best places in the park to find birds. Binoculars will be provided.
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Jul 3
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Owls: Superheroes of the Forest

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in the forests of Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park.
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Jul 3
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Keeping Cool

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter to discover methods of keeping cool while enjoying the outdoors and recreating at Bull Shoals-White River State Park this Fourth of July Weekend. Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses and what do if you experience them.
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Jul 3
8:15pm - 9:00pm

Lakeside Sunset Hike

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join a park interpreter on the Lakeside Trail to view the sun setting over Bull Shoals Dam. This trail is a 1-mile loop with rocky, uneven terrain, so wear comfortable shoes. Insect repellent is highly recommended, along with water and a flashlight.
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Jul 4
8:30am - 9:15am

Hike to the Big Bluff Overlook

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and scenery of Bull Shoals-White River State Park on a guided hike to the Big Bluff overlook. This hike is moderately strenuous. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes.
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Jul 4
10:00am - 10:30am

Gather for a Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Join park interpreters at the campground pavilion for a reading of the Declaration of Independence to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Reflect on the past of Bull Shoals-White River State Park and ponder what the next 250 years might bring.
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Jul 4
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Terrific Trees

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying them.
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Jul 5
9:00am - 9:45am

Phone Photography Wildflower Walk

Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
How do you take a piece of Bull Shoals-White River State Park with you without picking anything up and carrying it out with you? Taking pictures is the way you do it. Join a park interpreter for some tips and tricks on taking pictures with your phone...
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