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What's Up? A Deeper Look At Mount Magazine's Dark Skies
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mount Magazine State Park's very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so…
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What's Up?
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mount Magazine’s dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from…
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Mountain Songs in the Hearth Area
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Hearth is where the heart is. Join a park interpreter and enjoy a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources of Magazine State Park, as you enjoy…
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Bear Cookie Drop
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Let gravity be your friend Plinko-style interactive program that helps you get-to-know the American black bears of Mount Magazine State Park! All ages will enjoy this program, especially ages 7-12
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First Day Hikes: Highpoint Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Start 2026 on a high point! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas, and gain a strong sense of home and habitat. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy…
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