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Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Great American Cleanup: Glass Recycling Collection
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Sunday, March 29, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Plantation Agriculture Museum will be collecting glass recycling at the museum as part of the Great American Cleanup. Glass bottles, jars and containers are welcome. Information on how to recycle…
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Spring Break Kayak Tour
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on our kayak trail and see what our 1700-acre lake has to offer! Enjoy the views, spot some native critters/plants, and enjoy some time on the water. Children ages 6-14 must be…
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Spring Break Drop-In Program: Folded Together - Origami Cranes
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In Japanese folklore, it is believed that those who fold 1,000 paper cranes in a year will have a wish come true. Join museum staff to learn how to fold paper cranes of your own and begin your journey…
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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Hike
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Here is your chance to get outdoors with family and friends and start your journey exploring Delta Heritage Trail State Park. Meet at the visitor center for an easy 1-mile hike on a gravel surface…
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Beginner Birding Hike
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a morning birding hike on the Delta Woodlands Trail at Lake Chicot State Park as we explore the forest in search of resident and migratory birds, listening and looking for…
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Birding Basics
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding and put your new skills to the test as we look for birds in and around Lake Dunn. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring drinking water. Bring…
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Reptiles of Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. Join a park interpreter for a brief program on what makes them unique, what kinds live around here, and how we can help them.
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Arkansas Spring Break Week: American Indian Storytelling
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Storytelling is a tool that connects past, present, and future generations. Even though we don’t know what stories these prehistoric people told, we can be sure they were sharing stories and keeping…
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Arkansas Spring Break Week: Spear and Atlatl Demonstration
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a spear? Join a park interpreter to learn how to throw a spear with the help of a little-known Native American tool called an atlatl. Through this fun…
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Arkansas Spring Break Week: Ceremonial Site Walking Tour
Wednesday, March 25, 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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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Ladies, are you looking for someone to go hiking with? Join the Pinnacle Mountain Wild Women and a park interpreter for a hike on one of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park's gorgeous trails or a…
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Spring Break Drop-In Program: Stories in Stitches - Paper Quilt Blocks
Thursday, March 26, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Every quilt tells a story, learn how they tell them then make a quilt block of your own out of construction paper.
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Legacy of Mather Lodge Tour
Thursday, March 26, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’s…
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Bird Beak Buffet
Thursday, March 26, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Birds of all sizes, colors, and shapes can be seen flying around Pinnacle Mountain State Park, but do they all eat the same thing? Join a park interpreter to learn what all different bird species have…
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Arkansas Spring Break Week: Arrowhead Necklaces
Thursday, March 26, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Did you know that Native Americans wore jewelry for some of the same reasons we wear jewelry today? Join a park interpreter to discover some Native American jewelry pieces left by the Plum Bayou…
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Arkansas Spring Break Week: Artifacts of the Plum Bayou Culture
Thursday, March 26, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Every artifact tells a story. The artifacts found at this archeological site and the context in which they were found help archeologists better understand the lives of the Plum Bayou people. Together,…
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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Bike Tour
Thursday, March 26, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore the outdoors through hiking and biking. Start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 6-mile bike ride on an easy flat…
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Arkansas Spring Break Week: Ceremonial Site Walking Tour
Thursday, March 26, 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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Mammals of Pinnacle Mountain
Thursday, March 26, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bobcats, shrews and flying squirrels oh my! Mammals are an amazing group of animals that we are included in and they all have special adaptations to survive. Visit with a park interpreter to see what…
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Hornor Neck Lake Kayak Tour
Thursday, March 26, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Paddle Hornor Neck Lake with a park interpreter and explore the beauty of cypress trees. . Basic techniques covered. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required, call (870) 295-4040. Wear…
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