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 12
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Golf Cart Safari

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals that emerge when the golfers go home. Space is...
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Jun 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Summer Wildflower Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter in hiking the Spider Creek Trail in search of wildflowers that call Crowley’s Ridge home. This is a 1.0-mile moderate trail. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and dress for weather.
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Jun 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Lake Walcott Safari Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a wild hike on the Lake Walcott Trail. On this "safari", we will look for the wildlife that calls Crowley’s Ridge State Park home.
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Jun 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Inspector Insect

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join an interpreter in a buzzing search for our insect friends while learning how they benefit Crowley’s Ridge State Park ecology.
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Jun 26
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Golf Cart Safari

Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals that emerge when the golfers go home. Space is...
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Jun 27
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Fly into the night in a search for Arkansas owls. Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are an important part of the ecosystem of Crowley’s Ridge State Park.
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Jun 27
10:00pm - 11:00pm

Slither Me Timbers

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
What snakes would you expect to live in Crowley's Ridge State Park? How are they beneficial? Join a park interpreter to discover Arkansas' snakes.
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Jun 28
10:00am - 11:00am

Branching Out Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a hike on the Lake Ponder Trail to discover the native trees of Crowley's Ridge State Park and why they are suited to this habitat.
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Jul 2
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Lake Walcott Safari Hike

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a wild hike on the Lake Walcott Trail. On this "safari", we will look for the wildlife that calls Crowley’s Ridge State Park home.
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Slither Me Timbers

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
What snakes would you expect to live in Crowley's Ridge State Park? How are they beneficial? Join a park interpreter to discover Arkansas' snakes.
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Jul 4
2:00pm - 4:00pm

A Hike Through History: Celebrating America 250 on the Ridge

Lake Frierson State Park, 7904 Hwy. 141, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
Become a time traveler at Lake Frierson State Park and hike through history on Crowley's Ridge. Join the park interpreter on the 1.5-mile Boundary Trail (moderate difficulty). Discover what makes the ridge so special and how it has been shaped by...
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Jul 4
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Civilian Conservation Corps Stroll

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a stroll through the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps’ involvement here at Crowley’s Ridge State Park.
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Jul 4
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Going Batty

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Fly into the night in a search for Arkansas bats. Join a park interpreter to discover why bats are an important part of the ecosystem of Crowley’s Ridge State Park.
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Jul 10
10:00am - 11:00am

RIDGE EXPLORATION HIKE

Hike 1-mile mildly strenuous shaded trail through Crowley’s Ridge forests. Wear sturdy shoes and don't forget to bring water.
Jul 11
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Froggy Nights Walk

Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Spring into action as we learn about the frogs that call Crowley’s Ridge State Park home. We will meet at the swim beach and have a "ribbeting" walk around Lake Ponder.
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