Arkansas State Park Events

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May 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Devil's Den Softball

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den Softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! This friendly game connects participants to the past at Devil's...
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May 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Pollinator Patrol Hike

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is buzzing with life, especially from its winged pollinators! Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Lover's Leap Trail to spot butterflies, bees, and beetles hard at work. Learn how to identify some of the...
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May 31
10:00am - 10:30am

Beautiful Butterflies

131 Columbia Road 459 Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and make a craft to take home.
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May 31
10:00am - 10:15am

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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May 31
10:00am - 11:30am

Camp Ouachita Walking Tour

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a walking tour to learn the rich history of Lake Sylvia and Camp Ouachita. Explore the renovated and historic structures, view vintage photos and hear memories of the past as you take a stroll on the old cabin trail. The walk will be taken at a...
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May 31
11:00am - 12:00pm

MINNOW TRAP

Make a minnow trap from a 2-liter bottle to catch live bait. Bring a bottle if you have one. Supplies are limited.
May 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Plant Armor: From Thorns to Toxins" Hike

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a guided stroll along the 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves!
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May 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Geocaching Hike

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join the 21st century and discover what geocaching is all about. We’ll take a crash course on one of the fastest-growing activities in America. Then we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache! Smartphone users are encouraged to download a...
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May 31
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
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May 31
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pioneer Cemetery Tour

Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West Mena, AR 71953 United States
Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place for the area's earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and learn about hardships, resilience and history that...
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May 31
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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May 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

A Beary Fun Time

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Join a park interpreter for a beary fun time! Discover the amazing bears found in the Ouachita Mountains. View fascinating pelts, skulls and other animal artifacts to learn about one of Arkansas' largest mammals. Then complete a fun bear-themed paint...
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May 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Turtles of Arkansas

9600 Highway 300 Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a Park Interpreter who will explain where turtles live, what they eat, and how they survive, we will highlight unique features of some special species like the alligator snapper or the small stinkpot turtles.
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May 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Water Safety Basics

100 State Park Drive Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Exciting recreation and adventure await you on Lake Dardanelle as long as you are mindful of some basics. Meet a park interpreter across from the pavilion near the kayak rental kiosk to learn how to stay safe while enjoying the water at Lake...
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May 31
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Cotton Ginning Demonstration

4815 AR Hwy 161 South Scott, AR 72142 United States
Join park staff to learn more about this machine that changed history. This program provides an up-close look at how a ten-saw gin functions and the chance to feel the difference between cotton before and after ginning.
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