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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Aug 7
8:00pm - 9:30pm

Moths on the Mountain

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Witness the nighttime diversity and awe as we draw in and learn about these beautiful and underappreciated insects. Bring a headlamp, a phone or camera for photos.
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Aug 8
7:00am - 8:00am

Birding Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Discover the birds that call the mountain home and experience the sense of connection and wonder that comes from slowing down and seeing the landscape in a new way on a 1-mile hike along Rim and 3C’s Trails. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring...
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Aug 8
10:00am - 11:00am

Tree Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
What connections do people and cultures have with trees? What trees are here? What makes a “tree?” Learn to see our forests for the trees on this 1-mile hike along the Rim and 3C Trails.
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Aug 8
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Wild Remains: Teeth, Claws, and Paws

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Get hands-on with nature's most fascinating leftovers at this interactive discovery table. Explore real skulls, jaws, and paw prints to uncover how animals eat, move, and survive in the wild. Discover the hidden stories these "wild remains" can tell...
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Aug 9
9:00am - 10:00am

CCC History Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Mount Nebo State Park holds a lot of connections to the CCC. On this easy ½- mile hike, we can see what these remnants of the past can teach us about Mount Nebo's and America's history.
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Aug 14
10:00am - 11:00am

National Lizard Day Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Celebrate national lizard day by hiking along Mount Nebo State Park’s Lizard Trail. Join a park interpreter to discover some of our reptiles on a moderate 1-mile hike. Be sure to wear proper footwear and bring water.
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Aug 14
4:00pm - 4:30pm

What's for Dinner: Exploring Owl Pellets

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Uncover the secrets hidden inside owl pellets as we dissect real specimens. Use bone identification charts to discover how owls fit into the food web and what the pellets can teach us about local wildlife. This is a hands-on, fascinating and sanitary...
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Aug 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm

"Buzz on Bugs" Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
The outdoors is a world maintained by the tiny and amazing bugs in the environment. On this hike, we’ll walk around different areas near Sunset Point to discover just how awesome these small creatures are.
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Aug 15
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Sunset Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
We'll walk, talk, and learn about the nocturnal life of the mountains and get a new perspective. Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike on the 3C’s and Rim Trails. Be prepared with drinking water and good walking shoes.
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Aug 16
9:00am - 10:00am

Fern Lake Walk

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
On this more strenuous ¾-mile hike we’ll adventure down from Rim Tail to the hidden and beautiful Fern Lake. Discover aquatic life on the mountain. Bring water and wear weather appropriate clothing.
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Aug 16
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Cornwell House Tour

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us on a tour of our historic Cornwell House. Take a step back in time and experience life on the mountain in the 1800s. Learn how the once 'City above the Clouds' became the state park we know and love today.
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Aug 21
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Crafty Cats

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us to learn more about the secretive world of bobcats- one of our most elusive predators. Though rarely seen, bobcats play a vital role in the ecosystem. See a bobcat’s fur and claws through an exhibit table and create your own bobcat craft to...
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Aug 22
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Cornwell House Tour

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us on a tour of our historic Cornwell House. Take a step back in time and experience life on the mountain in the 1800s. Learn how the once 'City above the Clouds' became the state park we know and love today.
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Aug 22
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Fire Demonstration

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
The most iconic and memorable part of a camping trip is the campfire. Join a park interpreter for a demonstration of a few ways to make a fire and stay safe on your next camping experience. This program may be canceled if we are in a burn ban.
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Aug 22
8:00pm - 9:30pm

Moths on the Mountain

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Witness the nighttime diversity and awe as we draw in and learn about these beautiful and underappreciated insects. Bring a headlamp, a phone or camera for photos.
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