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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Jul 1
10:00am - 12:00pm

Kayak Koving

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Kayaking gives you the opportunity to interact with Lake Ouachita in a fun and engaging way. Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of flatwater kayaking as we paddle out to explore nearby coves. Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs are provided, but space...
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Jul 1
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Discovering Nature Journals

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Preserve your memories and experiences in the great outdoors in a journal. Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling tips. All materials are provided.
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Jul 1
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Rock House Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
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Jul 1
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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Jul 1
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Intro to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding for Beginners)

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Seeking a little serenity? Find your sense of calm while standing above the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Join a park interpreter for a crash course to get you standing on water in no time. Reservations are required and are taken at the...
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Jul 1
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Swim Tour

5451 Mountain Pine Rd Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
There's no better way to cool off on a hot summer day than jumping into the cool, crisp waters of Lake Ouachita! Join a park interpreter to go out on a boat and find a perfect place go swimming. All participants will be required to wear a life jacket...
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Jul 1
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Build-a-Bird

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Learn how to take an ordinary object, like a toilet paper roll, and turn it into a feathered friend. As we build our bird, we will learn how each part of a bird functions. Meet in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom. Supplies are provided.
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Jul 1
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Introduction to Kayaking

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter at the boat ramp for the opportunity to learn and practice kayaking skills. Participants will learn the basics of kayaking on shore and have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in the water. This program is free, but...
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Jul 1
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Bear Cave Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Bear Cave trailhead for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes...
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Jul 1
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Want to relax in a kayak while the sunset colors dance on the open water? Join a park interpreter for a sunset kayak tour on Lake Bailey. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on this tour. Space and equipment are limited, so please sign up in...
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Jul 2
9:00am - 11:00am

Meandering the Mountains: Base Trail Hike

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along one of our visitors' favorite trails, the Base Trail. This 3-mile trail is rocky and lightly moderate in difficulty, be sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring water.
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Jul 2
9:00am - 10:00am

Introduction to Birding

82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the lake center (backside of the snack bar) to learn about the different species of birds found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Together we will take a short walk to listen for and spot birds. A limited number of binoculars...
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Jul 2
9:00am - 9:30am

Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from...
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Jul 2
9:00am - 10:00am

Tree ID Hike

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
The Natural State is covered in many kinds of trees. Join a park interpreter to discover those you can find during your visit at DeGray Lake Resort State Park on this 1-mile hike. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water.
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Jul 2
10:00am - 11:00am

Let's Go Fly a Kite

4087 Smackover Hwy. Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Join us for some summertime fun, 1920s style as we make our own paper sled kites and then go test them out. Bring your creativity and be ready to decorate your kite to make it uniquely yours.
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