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Geocaching Hike on the Green Heron Trail
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover the family-fun world of geocaching. Afterwards, we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache! Smartphone users are encouraged to download a geocaching app in…
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Kayak Cruise: Watershed Wonders
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the park interpreter by kayak to explore Lake Frierson. Discover the lake’s history as a watershed and the opportunities watersheds provide. We all live in a watershed. We play in it, our homes…
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Impressions of Time
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Embark on a 2.5 mile guided hike through Fossil Flats Trail, where the ancient past is etched into the landscape. As we traverse the exposed creek bed, you’ll encounter hundreds, if not thousands, of…
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Mountain Biking 101
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Discover the thrill of mountain biking at Mount Nebo State Park while learning essential skills, trail etiquette and safety techniques. This program is for beginners. (Bikes not required)
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Historic Games
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Life wasn’t only about chores in the pioneer days of Arkansas. People liked to have fun then too. Discover how kids used to play with historic toys and games. Learn to play “Graces,” “Drop the…
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Grab Bag Adventures
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What's that strange thing in the bag? We often use our senses of smell, sight, and hearing to experience the outdoors, but what about our sense of touch? Join a park interpreter for this fun…
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Gone for the Gold: Historic Olympic Games
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The sports and games that we play have changed throughout time. Come learn about how inventions and historical events have played a part in the changing of sports in the Olympic Games. You’ll even…
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Historic Angling Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
People have been fishing at Lake Chicot for hundreds of years. Join a park interpreter to learn about the different methods used throughout time for recreation and survival. Then test your skills by…
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Mammals and their Habitat
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the park interpreter to learn about some of the local furbearing residents that call the park home. You will have the opportunity to feel the furs of various mammals as we discuss their…
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Lake Sylvia Postcards
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon in the historic Ogden Hall while learning about the history of Camp Ouachita and Lake Sylvia. View pictures from the past as you learn about the park's rich history. Then, decorate…
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Exploring Pond Life
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
The waters of Logoly State Park are full of unseen mysteries. Many life cycles are carried out in the ponds and pools of this forest that are worth a closer look. Join a park interpreter to uncover…
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Arkansas Spring Break Week: Ceremonial Site Walking Tour
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Constellation Can Lanterns
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Craft a lantern using real star patterns. Bring your own can or use one provided. This is a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the night sky while learning about constellations visible from Arkansas.
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the weigh-in pavilion for some tips on cooking in a Dutch oven, weather permitting. We will cover the basics of cast iron care, Dutch oven uses, and temperature control.…
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Pollinator Power
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Find out what it is like to be a pollinator traveling hundreds of miles through cities and meadows, working to make it to safety in this interactive game with a park interpreter! Learn all the…
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Life in a Rotten Log
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.
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Nocturnal Navigation
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Did you know there are animals that use the moon and stars to navigate at night? Discover some of the animals use this form of nocturnal navigation and what you can to do to help them!
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B.A.R.K. Ranger
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State…
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Exploring the Night Sky
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join a park interpreter as we explore the night sky. Weather permitting thousands of stars. Don’t forget your insect repellant.
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Picture This: Smartphone Photography
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple…
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