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Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration: Peach Cobbler
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity. This…
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Slunger Creek Nature Trail Hike
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's winter scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long.
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Cozy Campfire
Friday, February 06, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Share the warmth of a campfire with a park interpreter at the trailhead. Share stories and discuss the beauty of Lake Catherine State Park while sipping on hot chocolate.
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Falls Branch Hike
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter along the Falls Branch Trail for a 1-mile trek to the waterfall. Cameras and binoculars are welcome while we enjoy the lake and forest scenery.
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Slunger Creek Nature Trail Hike:
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's winter scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long.
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Bird Bingo
Friday, February 13, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lake Catherine State Park is home to many beautiful birds! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating fliers.
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Campfire Hot Chocolate
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Stop by the trailhead for visit with a park interpreter and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate by the campfire. This is a come-and-go program available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Love, Lake Catherine State Park
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
What do you love about Lake Catherine State Park? Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. Take in the forest and lake scenery as we explore what our visitors…
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Beloved Birds
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Catherine State Park is home to many love birds! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to learn all about these affectionate avians on this lovely holiday. Visitors will have the chance to…
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