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 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Explorer Hour

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter for an hour of investigative fun as we dive into the natural world. This also is a good time to help fill in or join our Arkansas State Park Explorer program. Meet at the visitor center.
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Nov 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn to Fish

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Stop by Lake Walcott for fishing 101. The park has rods and bait available, but you are more than welcome to bring your own. Participants aged 16 and up must possess a valid fishing permit with Arkansas Game...
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Nov 15
10:00am - 12:00pm

Battle of the Invasives

Volunteer
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join park staff in eradicating invasive plants known as privet. Invasive plants are harmful to our local environments and native plants. All tools and safety equipment will be provided. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and dress for...
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Nov 19
9:00am - 10:00am

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School-Whitetail Tales

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Swish your tails on over to the ridge to learn about whitetail deer. We will do a deep dive into their daily lives, the environments they live in, and then play a game to live like a deer. These events are geared towards homeschoolers; however, we...
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Nov 19
10:30am - 11:30am

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Whitetail Tales

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Swish your tails on over to the ridge to learn about whitetail deer. We will do a deep dive into their daily lives, the environments they live in, and then play a game to live like a deer. These events are geared towards homeschoolers; however, we...
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Nov 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Whitetail Tales

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Swish your tails on over to the ridge to learn about whitetail deer. We will do a deep dive into their daily lives, the environments they live in, and then play a game to live like a deer. These events are geared towards homeschoolers; however, we...
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Nov 19
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Crowley's Ridge Adventure School--Whitetail Tales

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Swish your tails on over to the ridge to learn about whitetail deer. We will do a deep dive into their daily lives, the environments they live in, and then play a game to live like a deer. These events are geared towards homeschoolers; however, we...
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Nov 20
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening around the campfire. Meet at the fire ring in the campground.
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Nov 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Explorer Hour

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join a park interpreter for an hour of investigative fun as we dive into the natural world. This also is a good time to help fill in or join our Arkansas State Park Explorer program. Meet at the visitor center.
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Nov 21
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Night Hike

Hikes
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a hike on the Dancing Rabbit Trail. This is a moderate 1.22-mile trail. Meet at the visitor center.
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Nov 22
10:00am - 11:00am

Slither Me Timbers

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Slither on over to the visitor center for an up close introduction to Arkansas snakes.
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Nov 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lake Walcott Bird Survey

Volunteer
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter to survey birds visiting Lake Walcott during the fall/winter migration. Meet at the fishing pier.
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Dec 4
6:00pm - 7:00pm

"Meet the Park Interpreter" Hike

Hikes
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening walk around Lake Ponder as we listen for wildlife. Meet at the swim beach.
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Dec 5
10:00am - 11:00am

Winter Stroll

Hikes
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a stroll on the Spider Creek Trail. This trail is a moderate 1-mile hike. Meet at the Spider Creek trailhead.
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Dec 5
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fire Building 101

Programs
Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Test your skills at building and starting a campfire. Meet at the fire ring in the campground.
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