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Campfire Coffee
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter this morning for a lesson in campfire coffee. Learn some helpful brewing techniques before enjoying a cup yourself!
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Morning Kayak Tour
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the marina to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo.…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup at Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park needs your help! Join other volunteers and park staff to participate in a litter pickup in multiple sections of the park. All supplies will be provided.
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Great Arkansas Cleanup
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us for the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Lake Ouachita! Spend a day on the water making a difference. We’ll meet at the Lake Ouachita State Park Marina and head out at 9 a.m. on a large, covered…
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Annual Keep Arkansas Beautiful Crater Cleanup
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Do your part to help clean up Crater of Diamonds State Park! We're hosting our annual cleanup event, in conjunction with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission's fall Great Arkansas Cleanup campaign.…
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Leave No Trace Watercolors
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Do you know the 7 principles of Leave No Trace? Join a park interpreter to make your very own artwork and learn about the different ways we can help keep our park clean and healthy for other visitors…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn about nature and see a new perspective on our nature scavenger hunt! Join a park interpreter for a guided 3/4-mile hike to complete this outdoor scavenger hunt. Please wear good shoes…
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Hooves through History
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Historic Washington State Park will offer a hoof care demonstration at the Sanders Barnyard. Attendees will witness and discuss the methods used by 19th century pioneers to keep their horses…
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Snakes of Cossatot River
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Stop by Brushy Creek Recreation Area to learn about the many snakes of the park and paint your very own wooden snake to take home! This is a come and go station.
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Turtle Talk
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join park staff at the visitor center to discover some of the smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life…
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Owl's Last Supper
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a…
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The Land Speaks Hike
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Did you know that you can learn a new language during your park visit? Join a park interpreter to uncover the hidden language of the land during this easy 1-mile guided hike on the Island…
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Discovery Hike on the Heritage and Habitat Trail
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
As seasons change, so does the nature that
surrounds us! Experience what’s happening now that summer is giving way to fall
in the great outdoors at Bull Shoals-White River State Park on the Heritage…
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Nature Arts and Crafts: Nature Journals
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Make your own one-of-a-kind nature journal during this creative program! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to create a nature journal about wildflowers, animals, trees, and more. Learn how…
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Flora and Fauna Identification
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Interested in learning more about the species of flowers, birds, fungi, and more here at Daisy State Park? Join us at the visitor center to discover how to identify the species at the park. We will…
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Arkansas Elk
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Are there elk in Arkansas? You bet! Reintroduced to Arkansas in the 1980s, elk now make their home on several sites near the Buffalo River. Join a park interpreter to learn more about…
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Wonder House Tour: Stories Set in Stone
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made…
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