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Jun 27
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...
Jun 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm

CCC Softball

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
Jun 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Evening Kayak Tour

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening kayak tour on Lake Bailey. This is a special opportunity to go kayaking on the lake with a guide. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on this tour. Space and equipment is limited, so please sign up in...
Jun 27
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Owl Prowl

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Fly into the night in a search for Arkansas owls. Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are an important part of the ecosystem of Crowley’s Ridge State Park.
Jun 27
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Owl Prowl Hike

1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows trailhead to discover the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for a visit. Please bring a flashlight...
Jun 27
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Firefly Atlas Hike

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join the park interpreter for one of nature’s most captivating displays: the nighttime dance of North America’s fireflies. Explore the park after dark, revisit a classic pastime of American youth by catching fireflies, and help uncover what little is...
Jun 27
10:00pm - 11:00pm

Slither Me Timbers

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
What snakes would you expect to live in Crowley's Ridge State Park? How are they beneficial? Join a park interpreter to discover Arkansas's snakes.
Jun 28
8:00am - 9:00am

Guided Birding Hike

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Join a park interpreter for a morning birding hike on the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park as we explore the forest in search of resident and migratory birds, listening and looking for species such as woodpeckers, warblers, and raptors...
Jun 28
9:00am - 10:00am

Volunteer Hour

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
For this service hour, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up supplies and receive an assignment. Water, warm...
Jun 28
10:00am - 11:00am

Branching Out Hike

2092 Hwy. 168 North Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for a hike on the Lake Ponder Trail to discover the native trees of Crowley's Ridge State Park and why they are suited to this habitat.
Jun 28
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.
Jun 28
10:00am - 11:00am

Fire Building Basics

7904 Hwy. 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
What is a camping trip without a campfire? Join the park interpreter to learn fire building basics. From start to finish, we will go over various methods to build a fire, how to keep it going, and how to safely put it out. We will discuss best...
Jun 28
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.
Jun 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mr. Whitney's Cotton Gin

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine helps make your favorite t-shirt possible. This is a come-and-go event, guests may drop in and...
Jun 28
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking: Campfire Cookie Cake

Hwy. 324 Perryville, AR 72126 United States
There's nothing better than an afternoon sweet treat! Join a park interpreter to make campfire cookie cake in a Dutch Oven! Learn a short history of our state cooking vessel as you wait for your sweet treat to cook. Then relax and enjoy a slice of...