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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Aug 16
9:00am - 10:00am

Fern Lake Walk

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
On this more strenuous ¾-mile hike we’ll adventure down from Rim Tail to the hidden and beautiful Fern Lake. Discover aquatic life on the mountain. Bring water and wear weather appropriate clothing.
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Aug 16
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Cornwell House Tour

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us on a tour of our historic Cornwell House. Take a step back in time and experience life on the mountain in the 1800s. Learn how the once 'City above the Clouds' became the state park we know and love today.
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Aug 21
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Crafty Cats

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us to learn more about the secretive world of bobcats- one of our most elusive predators. Though rarely seen, bobcats play a vital role in the ecosystem. See a bobcat’s fur and claws through an exhibit table and create your own bobcat craft to...
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Aug 22
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Cornwell House Tour

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us on a tour of our historic Cornwell House. Take a step back in time and experience life on the mountain in the 1800s. Learn how the once 'City above the Clouds' became the state park we know and love today.
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Aug 22
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Fire Demonstration

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
The most iconic and memorable part of a camping trip is the campfire. Join a park interpreter for a demonstration of a few ways to make a fire and stay safe on your next camping experience. This program may be canceled if we are in a burn ban.
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Aug 22
8:00pm - 9:30pm

Moths on the Mountain

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Witness the nighttime diversity and awe as we draw in and learn about these beautiful and underappreciated insects. Bring a headlamp, a phone or camera for photos.
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Aug 23
7:00am - 8:00am

Birding Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Discover the birds that call the mountain home and experience the sense of connection and wonder that comes from slowing down and seeing the landscape in a new way. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike along the Rim and 3C’s Trails. Be sure to...
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Aug 28
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Tree Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
What connections do people and cultures have with trees? What trees are here? What makes a “tree?” Learn to see our forests for the trees on this 1-mile hike along the Rim and 3C Trails.
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Aug 28
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunset Social

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us at Sunset Point and witness the breathtaking sunset of the Arkansas River Valley. Meet other guests and learn what our park has to offer.
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Aug 30
8:00am - 9:00am

Lizard Trail Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
See what wildlife we can find along Lizard Trail and answer questions about the ecosystems and habitats of Mount Nebo State Park. Be sure to wear proper footwear and bring water.
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Aug 30
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Feel the Furs

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us for a hands-on experience with the different furs of Arkansas wildlife. Feel the various pelts and discover all the functions that make each animal unique.
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