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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Sep 30
1:00pm - 1:30pm

In This Life

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount Magazine State Park. In addition, participants will get...
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Sep 30
3:00pm - 4:15pm

"Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is art, exploration, and it is a wild way to make a...
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Oct 2
10:30am - 11:45am

Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
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Oct 2
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Cameron Bluff Saunter

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Take a gentle, relaxing saunter across the old stomping grounds of the Camerons, late 1800s homesteaders. Meet your guide at the last pull-over spot where North Rim Trail crosses Cameron Bluff Overlook Drive. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’...
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Oct 2
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
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Oct 2
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
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Oct 3
10:00pm - 11:00pm

Rings over Magazine: Saturn Viewing

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Saturn will be visible in Mount Magazine’s remarkably dark skies. Try to catch a glimpse at those iconic rings from Cameron Bluff Overlook with a park interpreter. Be sure to dress in seasonally appropriate clothes, and flashlights are recommended...
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Oct 4
10:30am - 11:00am

Turkey Springs Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Take the path of yesteryear's wagons to Turkey Springs as you take in some of Mount Magazine's beautiful woodland habitat. This easy hike starts at the Greenfield Picnic Area across from the visitor center. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking...
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Oct 4
3:30pm - 4:00pm

"See the Tree" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
See the once-green Eastern red cedar tree that serves not only as the symbol of Mount Magazine State Park, but also a reminder of the power of lightning. This is a short hike, but does require some light scrambling down potentially treacherous, rocky...
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Oct 4
10:00pm - 11:00pm

Rings over Magazine: Saturn Viewing

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Saturn will be visible in Mount Magazine’s remarkably dark skies. Try to catch a glimpse at those iconic rings from Cameron Bluff Overlook with a park interpreter. Be sure to dress in seasonally appropriate clothes, and flashlights are recommended...
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Oct 5
9:00am - 10:15am

Oh, I AM on a Mountain Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Hike down the Dripping Springs Trail to some of the most scenic bluffs that are oftentimes overlooked if not taking part in a breathtaking guided hiking adventure. CAUTION: This hike visits high overlooks with no guard rails. Children and pets must...
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Oct 9
10:30am - 11:45am

Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
Get Directions
Oct 9
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Cameron Bluff Saunter

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Take a gentle, relaxing saunter across the old stomping grounds of the Camerons, late 1800s homesteaders. Meet your guide at the last pull-over spot where North Rim Trail crosses Cameron Bluff Overlook Drive. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’...
Get Directions
Oct 9
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
Get Directions
Oct 9
6:30pm - 7:00pm

Star Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Join a park interpreter and enjoy Mount Magazine State Park’s exceptional dark skies. Listen to some original guitar songs about the stars above this island in the sky.
Get Directions