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 26
6:00am - 7:00am

Brushes on the Bluff – Painting Sunrise

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
For centuries, people have come to Mount Nebo seeking meaning, healing, refuge, and inspiration. Join us for a sunrise view you’ll never forget and preserve the memory by creating your own inspired work of art.
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Aug 1
3:30pm - 4:00pm

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 1
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunset Social

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us at Sunset Point and witness the breathtaking sunset of the Arkansas River Valley. Meet other guests and learn what our park has to offer.
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Aug 2
9:00am - 10:00am

Monumental Legacy Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Join us to learn about the Monument Trails that Mount Nebo State Park has to offer. Discover how these mountain bike trails got their name, their difficulty, and everything in between. We will take a short scenic hike on an easy section of the Miller...
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Aug 2
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Firefly Hike

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
Enjoy the twinkling lights beneath the forest canopy on this hike along Mount Nebo State Park's Bench Road Trail. We'll walk, talk, and learn about the nocturnal life of the mountains and get a new perspective. This hike is 1-mile in length.
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Aug 7
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 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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