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 25
9:00am - 10:30am

Shaddox Hollow Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Discover the hidden diversity of Hobbs and the role of prescribed fire in managing the forest on this 1.5-mile trail as well as some history of the park. This is an easy-moderate hike with some stairs and elevation gain. Meet at the Shaddox Hollow...
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Jul 25
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ozark Chinquapin Tree Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Discover the story of this incredible tree that almost became extinct and what is being done to try and restore it to our Ozark forests. Learn how you can help. A 15-minute program begins every half hour. Come and go as you please.
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Jul 26
9:00am - 11:00am

Pigeon Roost Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Discover the hidden diversity of Hobbs State Park and the role of prescribed fire in managing the forest on this 2.5-mile, out and back hike as well as some history of the park. Our destination is a beautiful overlook of Beaver Lake. This is an easy...
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Jul 26
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Hooray for Hummingbirds Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Join us on our front porch as we observe the hummingbirds at our feeding station and learn more about these amazing birds as they prepare to migrate south for the winter. A 15-minute program will start every half hour. Come and go as you please.
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Jul 28
7:30pm - 9:30pm

Moonlight Kayak Tour

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake under the moon guided by a park interpreter. Learn the basics of kayaking, see what’s visible in the night sky, weather permitting, and enjoy the sounds of the night. Meet at the visitor center and then...
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Jul 30
8:30am - 11:30am

Karst Loop Monument Trail Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
What is karst and why is it found here? Find out on this moderately strenuous 4-mile hike. We’ll explore a section of the multi-use Karst Trail on this out-and-back hike on top of a rocky bluff overlooking Beaver Lake, stopping to peek into Page...
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Jul 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Goin' on a Bug Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Insects and other invertebrates are very important but are often misunderstood. Join a park interpreter on a bug hunt around the visitor center as we discover their diversity and learn how we can help them. Nets and bug jars are provided.
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Jul 31
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake while guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and enjoy the sunset on the lake. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to the launch site. All equipment is provided. Space is...
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Aug 1
8:00am - 10:00am

Hobbs Hiking Club for Adults

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Join us for our monthly hike for adults on the first Saturday of each month. Each hike will include healthy outdoor recreation, sharing some of nature’s secrets, and the opportunity to socialize. Bring a friend and meet some new ones. Dogs are...
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Aug 1
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Outdoor Safety on Monument Trails

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
There are several potential dangers you could encounter when exploring the park trails or elsewhere. Spin the “wheel of misfortune” and discover more about these dangerous situations, the plants and animals to avoid, and what to do if you should...
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Aug 2
1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Rocks Beneath Our Feet Tabletop

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
The rocks at Hobbs State Park can reveal what the Earth was like here in the past. Discover the types of rocks and how they formed and learn about the karst landscape known for its caves, springs, and sinkholes. A 15-minute program will start every...
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Aug 7
9:00am - 11:00am

Morning Kayak Tour

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend the morning paddling on Beaver Lake while guided by a park interpreter. Learn the basics of kayaking while enjoying nature. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to the launch site. All equipment is provided. Bring a water bottle, insect...
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Aug 7
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Live Reptiles and Amphibians

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
These important creatures don’t deserve the bad rap they’ve received. Check out some live examples of these live “herps” found at Hobbs State Park and discover their role in our ecosystems. Join the park interpreter in singing the reptile rap.
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Aug 8
9:00am - 9:45am

Leave No Trace Principles on Monument Trails Hike

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
The choices you make while enjoying outdoor recreation can have a positive or negative impact on the park resources and trails. Join the park interpreter on an easy 0.25-mile hike on the ADA accessible Ozark Plateau Trail as we discover the Leave No...
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Aug 8
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunset Kayak Tour

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR 72756 United States
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake while guided by a park interpreter. We will learn the basics of paddling and enjoy the sunset on the lake. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan to the launch site. All equipment is provided. Space is...
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