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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May 18
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mighty Eagles

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
The symbol of our nation comes in the form of a mighty bird, the eagle, but even the mighty can fall. Meet a park interpreter to learn the amazing story of resilience of the mighty eagle and how you can aid in their continued protection.
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Jul 3
10:00am - 11:00am

The Mighty Eagle

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
The bald eagle is one of the largest birds of prey found in North America. It is the national bird and symbol of the United States of America. Join a park interpreter for a program to learn more.
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Jul 4
10:00am - 11:00am

Bald Eagles: The Bird Behind our National Emblem

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
In celebration of the 4th of July and Americas' 250th anniversary soar into the world of our national bird. Discover how this bird found at Lake Sylvia became a national emblem. Then learn about an eagle's behavior, habitat, and diet. Create a bald...
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Jul 18
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Resourceful Raptors-Vultures

Jacksonport State Park, 111 Avenue St. Newport, AR 72112 United States
Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have mastered. From eyesight and smell to teamwork and smarts, there's more to them than what meets the eye. In this...
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