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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Sunset Cruise
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 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 can be made beginning…
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Campfire Trivia
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Meet
a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater and test your knowledge of America's only public diamond mine in a fun trivia battle! Benches are available at the amphitheater but it is…
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Daisy Guided Bat Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join the park superintendent for an exciting nighttime hike focusing on the history of bats at the park. This guided hike along the Daisy…
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Golf Course Safari
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Morning of the Moths
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The world of moths is as vast and beautiful as that of their daytime cousins, the butterflies. But staying up at night isn't the only way to experience these often overlooked beauties. Come to Logoly…
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Soaring Scavengers
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
A bird? A plane? No, it’s a vulture! Join a park interpreter to look for and learn about these intriguing birds while picking up litter on this easy, 1-mile guided walk along the Island…
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.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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Morning Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an awesome morning kayak outing. This is an easy kayak expedition, perfect for
first time kayakers or those wanting a relaxing activity. Bring clothing and
shoes that can…
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Morning Lake Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita! Bring a warm drink as a park interpreter will serve as your guide while you admire the scenery, wildlife, and stories of Lake Ouachita.…
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Nature Bingo
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
We often spend so much time focusing on the ground in front of us that we don't notice the amazing things just out of our view. Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Spring Trail and…
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Swim and Cruise Lake Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in its refreshing water! We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful…
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Nature Arts and Crafts Series: Pine Needle Masterpieces
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter the main pavilion to create a wonderful masterpiece using natural materials such as the Arkansas state tree, the Loblolly pine! We will use pine needles to create unique pieces…
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Life in a Rotten Log
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.
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Prospector Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past!…
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Birds eat various things, from worms to fish, to seeds and insects. Join a park interpreter to learn all about the diet of birds while we make an all-natural bird feeder for you to take home…
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!
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Campfire Jeopardy
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
How much do you know about the state of Arkansas, local plants and wildlife, and outdoor safety? Test your knowledge with a fun game of Queen Wilhelmina State Park Campfire Jeopardy. Make teams and…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meet a park superintendent at the pavilion area to enjoy a scrumptious soup cooked in a Dutch oven. Learn the basics of cast iron cooking and how to season and care for them. Bring a cool or…
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