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Ceremonial Site Tour
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 12 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 American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
                            
                        
            
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        Cherokee Clay Creations: Make a Pinch Pot
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Before Arkansas became a state, Cherokee families in this region crafted pottery by hand using local clay. Join a park interpreter to learn about this tradition and make your own small clay vessel to…
                            
                        
            
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        Leave No Trace
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Come to the amphitheater to learn how to practice the seven ethical principles of Leave No Trace and how they apply to Lake Catherine State Park. Leave No Trace helps us be better stewards of our…
                            
                        
            
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        Fantastic Foxes
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Foxes are fantastic in a lot of different ways! And they've got quite a few tools that not only help them survive the winter, but also make them great hunters and allow them to thrive almost anywhere!…
                            
                        
            
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        All about Deer
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter to learn all about deer! This animal is frequently seen on the scenic drive to Lake Sylvia and can even be spotted in the park. Get a chance to explore the diet, behavior, and…
                            
                        
            
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        Creepy, Crawly, Crafty
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Spiders are master builders, spinning intricate webs with incredible skill. Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room to learn more about these eight-legged architects, then create a web of your own…
                            
                        
            
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        Ancient Jewelry
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join the park interpreter and discover different types of jewelry the Mississippians wore, where the raw material came from, and methods used to make jewelry. Make your own animal bone…
                            
                        
            
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        Finding Footprints Bingo
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…
                            
                        
            
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        Daisy Days Festival: Dutch Oven Apple Cider
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join us for the Daisy Days Fall Festival! Enjoy a tasty, spiced apple cider, hot and fresh from an authentic Dutch oven. In this program, we will demonstrate how to clean, care, and cook in a Dutch…
                            
                        
            
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        Pedal and Picnic - Fall Bike Ride
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the Old Visitor Center trailhead, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower…
                            
                        
            
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        Ceremonial Site Tour
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 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 American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
                            
                        
            
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        History of Pinnacle Mountain
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            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?…
                            
                        
            
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        Osage Ribbonwork
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Ribbonwork is a vibrant and meaningful tradition in Osage culture, used to decorate clothing and express identity. Join a park interpreter to discover the history and symbolism behind Osage…
                            
                        
            
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        Makin' Tracks
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Tracks, tracks everywhere, but not an animal in sight. That's ok! The tracks of animals can tell us a lot about how they live, how they look, and most importantly, where they've been! Meet a park…
                            
                        
            
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        Nature Bookmarks
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Do you like to read? This is the program for you! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to make a bookmark out of items found in nature.
                            
                        
            
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        White River Hunters and Trappers
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn…
                            
                        
            
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        Reptile Residents
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Discover your inner herpetologist and get ready for a memorable experience with reptiles! Explore snakes, turtles and other species with a park interpreter and enjoy an up close and personal look at…
                            
                        
            
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        Nature Jeopardy
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat!” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter…
                            
                        
            
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        Daisy Days Festival: Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join us at Daisy State Park for the Daisy Days Fall Festival! Enjoy a delicious peach cobbler made from scratch in a Dutch oven. We will demonstrate how to properly use, clean, and cook in a Dutch…
                            
                        
            
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        Choctaw Beadwork
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Beadwork has long been a meaningful form of cultural expression for the Choctaw people. Join a park interpreter to explore traditional designs, learn about the history and symbolism behind them, and…
                            
                        
            
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