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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Nov 7
2:00pm - 3:00pm

"Look Again" Hike

Hikes
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Any object you can find in the park has its own special place. Join us for a fun activity as we take the time to slow down and observe, take a closer look, and think about the interconnectedness of everyday objects found in nature.
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Nov 8
10:00am - 11:00am

Mammals of Mischief

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Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we learn more about one of our favorite mammals in the park, the fox. We will discuss some of our state’s history relating to foxes, discover some of their unique characteristics and traits and try to figure out why they...
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 3:00pm

History of Pinnacle Mountain

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Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
While hiking or riding along some of our trails, the evidence of mining, logging, and more lay scattered among our landscapes. How did these artifacts, remnants of a distant era, shape the park today? Join a park interpreter to learn the rich history...
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Nov 14
9:00am - 3:00pm

Survival Skills Weekend Workshop

Workshops
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter as we practice our skills on how to survive if we find ourselves in a worst-case scenario. Lessons will cover the basics of land navigation with map and compass, fire building, water purification, shelter building, and making...
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Nov 21
11:00am - 12:00pm

Who Needs A Tree? Autumn Hike on the Arboretum Trail

Hikes
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Did you know Pinnacle Mountain State Park used to be surrounded by logging camps? Or that some of our trees act like mega-skyscrapers, playing a host to a multitude of wildlife? Who uses our trees, and why is it important to us? Join a park...
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Nov 21
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Monument Trails Flat-Hat Chat

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Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter and discover the unique network of trails here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Plan your path to adventure as we delve into the different routes, features, and terrain you can experience while hiking and biking our Monument...
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Nov 22
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Owl Pass Monument Trail Walk

Hikes
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter and embark on a 2-mile round-trip walk on our park’s newest paved trail, Owl Pass. Explore pristine wetlands, enjoy beautiful views along the base of Pinnacle Mountain and learn about local flora and fauna as we experience...
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Nov 27
6:00am - 8:00am

Annual "Opt Outside" Sunrise Summit Hike

Hikes
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join the thousands of people across the United States that every year choose to avoid the holiday shopping and instead #OptOutside to hit the trails. Embark with a park interpreter as we hike the West Summit Trail to the summit of Pinnacle Mountain...
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Nov 27
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Welcome to the Weekend Flat Hat Chat

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Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center for a Flat Hat Chat to discuss upcoming events and activities, discover new trails, and plan your adventure.
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Nov 28
10:30am - 12:00pm

"Opt Outside" Hike on the Coachwhip Monument Trail

Hikes
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join us for a hike on the Coachwhip Trail to enjoy the autumn colors and see what we can discover while circumnavigating Middle Mountain at the heart of our park. This hike is 3-miles in length and lightly moderate in difficulty.
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Nov 28
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Outdoor Recreation Skills Demo

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Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Join park staff at the visitor center as we demonstrate and teach a plethora of recreation skills. See if you can pass our skills test beforehand if you like, then join in the fun as we learn tips, tricks, and techniques across multiple recreational...
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Nov 28
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Ties to our past: Natural cordage craft

Programs
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
There are stories of our past all around us and we are all connected by threads. Join a park interpreter to learn about native plants that were traditionally used to make cordage and how that single strand could be used to make useful tools and weave...
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Nov 29
11:00am - 12:00pm

Keys to the Kingfisher Walk

Hikes
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
Meet a park interpreter as we traverse along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we go. This hike is 0.5-mile round trip, and is on a...
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Nov 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm

History of Pinnacle Mountain

Programs
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9600 Highway 300, Roland, AR 72135 United States
While hiking or riding along some of our trails, the evidence of mining, logging, and more lay scattered among our landscapes. How did these artifacts, remnants of a distant era, shape the park today? Join a park interpreter to learn the rich history...
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