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Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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  • Plum Bayou Mounds

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Author

  • Amy Griffin
  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • David Armstrong
  • Grady Spann
  • Jason Baumgartner
  • Jason Parrie
  • Jenn Menge
  • Joe Jacobs
  • Kayla Gomance
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  • [X] Kelly Farrell
  • [X] Melissa Ray

Date Published

  • January 2021
  • May 2017

Video: The Rhythm of Rattle Making 

Jan 2021
  ⁄  
Melissa Ray

In this video, meet Park Interpreter Melissa Ray from Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park and learn how to recreate the rhythmic sound of American Indian rattles. They are simple to make but deep in meaning.

Music-makers such as gords and turtle shell rattles at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park

What is a Park Interpreter?

May 2017
  ⁄  
Kelly Farrell

On top of being guides and stewards of the parks, Park Interpreters identify plants and wildlife. They are biologists, geologists, botanists, historians, educators, and recreation specialists.

Arkansas State Park Interpreter
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