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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Sep 1
10:00am - 10:30am

Hiking Tips

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Are you prepared for your hike at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Do you have the equipment and skills necessary for a fun and safe hike? Meet a park interpreter to discover more about everything you need to successfully enjoy one of the park's beautiful...
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Sep 1
2:00pm - 2:30pm

What's Biting at Lake Fort Smith: Catfish Edition

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Come meet a park interpreter and get the inside scoop of which fish are biting at Lake Fort Smith. Discover habitats and feeding behavior that will help you become a better angler. You will have the opportunity to construct your own lure. Supplies...
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Sep 2
9:00am - 9:45am

Senior Hike to the Waterfall

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers over 50 who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but open to all ages. Total distance is approximately ¾-mile or 1500...
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Sep 2
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Life Source's Transformation

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Lake Fort Smith is a life source that has transformed over the years. Each transformation brought life and challenges to the wildlife and people of the area. Join a park interpreter to immerse yourself into the timeline story of this life-sustaining...
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Sep 3
10:00am - 10:30am

Rabbits in the Sky and on the Ground

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter to discover how the cottontail rabbit lives and survives...
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Sep 3
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Disney Animals

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Did you know some of the animals seen in Disney's animated movies can be found at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter to find out which of your favorite Disney animals live here in the park.
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Sep 4
9:00am - 9:45am

"Let's Go Birding" Stroll

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Lake Fort Smith State Park is home to many kinds of birds from vultures to warblers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for the many birds in the park. Binoculars are provided. Bring birding field guides if you have them.
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Sep 4
10:00am - 10:30am

Opossums are Awesome

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Have you seen an opossum during your park visit? They have a bad reputation, but opossums are quite beneficial. Join a park interpreter to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters.
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Sep 4
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Our "Boxy" Friends

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Do you know about your friends that live in a box? Join a park interpreter in the visitor center to meet our three-toed box turtle. Discover the habitat and habits of this turtle while learning what you can do to protect our boxy friends.
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Sep 4
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social: Lake Fort Smith Trivia

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Start your Labor Day Weekend with fellow campers and park interpreters as we enjoy a game of trivia about Lake Fort Smith. This activity is fun for all ages and includes prizes.
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Sep 5
9:00am - 10:30am

Kayak Tour of Lake Fort Smith

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective of a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided. No previous paddling...
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Sep 5
10:00am - 10:30am

A Simple Stick

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter and discover how a hiking stick can make your hike safer, enjoyable, and more memorable. We will discuss proper sizing, primary and secondary uses for a hiking stick, and how to personalize your stick for comfort and safety.
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Sep 5
11:00am - 11:30am

Paracord Handle for Your Walking Stick

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Adding a paracord handle to your walking stick can provide a more comfortable grip as well a way of carrying extra cordage that could be used in an emergency situation. Meet a park interpreter for a demonstration of various methods of creating a...
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Sep 5
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Underground Engineers

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to build a habitat underground? The groundhogs of Lake Fort Smith State Park know what it is like. Join a park interpreter at the overlook to bust some of the myths on groundhogs and learn how they...
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Sep 5
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Bird Bingo

Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of bird bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the birds found at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Fun and prizes for all ages are available.
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