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Campfire Cooking
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to make dinner over a fire? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of building a cooking fire and make your own foil packet dinner to enjoy! There will be dairy-free,…
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Night Owl Painting
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Visit Lake Sylvia for a fun night out! Learn all about the amazing owls found in the area. Explore skulls, feathers, and taxidermy owls while learning about these amazing birds from a park…
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Owl Hike on Devil’s Racetrack
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Discover the mysterious world of owls that inhabit Devil's Den State Park year-round. We'll begin at the amphitheater discussing about these nocturnal birds of prey. As night falls, we'll embark on a…
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Ozark Chinquapins
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter and learn the story of the Ozark chinquapin! Find out some interesting facts about this tree, its importance to the region, and see for yourself the restoration efforts…
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Owl Prowl Hike
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these…
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Owl Prowl Night Hike
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter tonight to discover the owls living in DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Then, we’ll take a walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an…
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Night Owl Prowl Hike
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
"Who" wants to join Park Superintendent Nathan on a quest to talk with our nighttime buddy, the owl? Meet at the amphitheater and bring your flashlight to learn a few quick interesting facts about our…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special…
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Shoreline Seining and Cast Netting
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:46 a.m.
Have you ever wanted to learn to catch your own bait? The Ouachita River is filled with fish and other aquatic animals. Some can be used for bait, some cannot. Join us to see what we can catch and…
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M.A.D.E. (Gyotaku – Fish Prints)
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The landscapes and wildlife of Lake Dardanelle State Park offer endless opportunities for inspiration. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for M.A.D.E. (Making Art, Driving Exploration), a program…
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Build Your Herbal Apothecary Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Explore the amazing world of herbs with Instructor Linda Odom! In this class, we will make a tincture, an herbal salve, an herbal roll-on, and more. Weather permitting, we will walk around the…
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Birding Hike
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered flyers. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have…
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Photo Hike
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Learn to see the park in a new way. Bring your camera and join the park interpreter to take pictures of the beautiful things we see as we hike the Crane's Fly Trail and pick up some tips for nature…
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and learn the basics of using our state cooking vessel as we try four different recipes. Fee includes instruction, lunch, and a Dutch oven cooking guidebook. This workshop is…
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Pearling and Shelling on the White River
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…
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Historic Townsite Tour Hike
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Come to Davidsonville Historic State Park to walk the historic townsite with a park interpreter, see the ghost structures, and hear stories of the people who lived at Davidsonville. This tour is…
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Skins, Scat and Skulls
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Exploration Station in Camp Area A to learn about the local animals that call Lake Ouachita State Park home. Park interpreters will have pelts, skulls, and tracks and…
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Shady Pond Fishing Derby
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
In partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Cane Creek State Park will open its stocked catfish pond to all angler kids and their families. Bring your finest fishing tackle and your…
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Hiking 101
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Have you been wanting to hit the trails but are not sure where to begin? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of hiking! “What should I bring, how far should I walk, where do I go?”- All…
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Oil Boom Toys and Games
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us as we learn about and play with games and toys that children enjoyed in the 1920s. Each day we will focus on different activities, and weather permitting we will spend some of the Spring Break…
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