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 2
1:00pm - 1:30pm

In This Life

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount Magazine State Park. In addition, participants will get...
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Sep 2
3:00pm - 4:15pm

"Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See" Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is art, exploration, and it is a wild way to make a...
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Sep 3
10:00am - 10:30am

Burn Smart, Leave No Mark

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From smart wood choices to safe extinguishing, discover how...
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Sep 3
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Finding Footprints Bingo

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their hidden stories through a game of bingo. Become a...
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Sep 4
8:30am - 9:45am

Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Reaching the highpoint of The Natural State provides more than just bragging rights - it provides a sense of home and habitat. Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest elevation in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water...
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Sep 4
12:00pm - 12:45pm

Benefield West Trek

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
With a park interpreter as your guide, trek along this beautiful, wooded trail that reveals some Arkansas’ best scenery and Mount Magazine State Park’s unique story. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent...
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Sep 4
1:30pm - 2:15pm

Cameron Bluff Stroll

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Sep 4
1:30pm - 2:15pm

Cameron Bluff Stroll

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Sep 4
1:30pm - 2:15pm

Cameron Bluff Stroll

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s Bluff. This hike includes mostly paved surfaces, some uneven...
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Sep 4
3:00pm - 3:30pm

What's Up? A Deeper Look at Magazine's Dark Skies

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Mount Magazine’s dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park. This...
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Sep 4
5:00pm - 5:30pm

Equipped to Survive

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Get to know Mount Magazine State Park's wildlife that you could encounter at any point during your outdoor adventures.
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Sep 4
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social: Sunset Songs

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Enjoy the beautiful setting sun from Cameron Bluff Amphitheater as you enjoy a few original guitar songs that make your outdoor experience at Mount Magazine State Park even more special. This is also a great opportunity to have any questions about...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 10:30am

Planetary Highpoint Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Get a real-time sense of how close in distance and size you are to our closest solar system neighbors using the Signal Hill highpoint hike as your ruler. Sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy shoes, and drinking water are highly recommended for this...
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Sep 5
11:30am - 12:45pm

Mossback Adventure Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Take an adventure with a park guide from the lodge to Mossback Ridge and back, experiencing some of Mount Magazine State Park's unique nature and history on your way. This hike has some inclines that can be difficult for some hikers, and a portion...
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Sep 5
1:30pm - 2:15pm

Bear Buffet Hike

Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
What’s on the menu for a black bear? Join a park interpreter on a hike to discover the foods that black bears find at Mount Magazine State Park and how they survive. Learn how you can help keep bears safe by keeping their buffet natural.
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