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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
America 250 First Day Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Step into the New Year on the right foot with time outdoors and start America’s 250th adorned in red, white and blue with a 2.5-mile stroll on one of The Natural State’s scenic state park trails.…
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America 250 First Day Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Step into the New Year on the right foot with time outdoors and start America’s 250th adorned in red, white and blue with a 2.5-mile stroll on one of The Natural State’s scenic state park trails.…
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Flapjack 20
Saturday, January 03, 2026 - Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 8 p.m. - 11 a.m.
Originally developed to help Boy Scouts get a badge, the Flapjack 20 is a 20-mile night hike that takes place on the Cane Creek Lake Trail. It is now open to the public for everyone to enjoy!…
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Everything Eagle
Saturday, January 10, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Start celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday early with a mighty and majestic, feathered resident of Cane Creek Lake. Discover how you measure up to one of the most awe-inspiring birds you can…
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Save the Raptors!
Saturday, January 17, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about raptors, why they're so important and why cleaning up your trash can help save the raptors. At the end of our talk, we will play a fun game to see who can pick…
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MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 19, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Help preserve the beauty of this Lincoln County gem while making a positive impact on the environment. Contact the park for more information.
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