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Diamond Mining 101
                                    Thursday, November 13, 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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        Beginner Birding
                                    Thursday, November 13, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a great place to begin your birdwatching journey! Discover field guides and other methods of bird identification. A park interpreter will also provide tips for…
                            
                        
            
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        Feel the Furs
                                    Thursday, November 13, 2025
                                            / 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? What about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
                            
                        
            
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        The Arkansas Traveler
                                    Thursday, November 13, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Lake Dardanelle State Park is the site of many unique events in history, and the Arkansas Traveler is one that has molded Arkansas folklore for years. The painting is thought to have been based on…
                            
                        
            
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        Wings Over the Water
                                    Thursday, November 13, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Get a chance to view the two species of vulture in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and how to identify…
                            
                        
            
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        Daybreak Diamond Tour
                                    Friday, November 14, 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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        Discovery Hike
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter on the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the sights and sounds Lake Catherine State Park has to offer. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be…
                            
                        
            
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        T.R.A.I.L.S.
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Don’t leave home without it! Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail and discover the must-haves to remain safe and have fun on trails. The Big Ben Trail is a moderately…
                            
                        
            
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        Cameron Bluff Stroll
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s…
                            
                        
            
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        Diamond Mining 101
                                    Friday, November 14, 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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        What's the Catch?
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret…
                            
                        
            
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        Build a Bird Feeder
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll demonstrate how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity. 
                            
                        
            
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        Autumn Adventure Quest
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Drop by the breezeway at Mather Lodge and take on the Autumn Adventure Quest! Pick up a quest card and complete fun seasonal challenges—like spotting fall leaves, discovering wildlife clues,…
                            
                        
            
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        Diamond Mining 101
                                    Friday, November 14, 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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        Erosion in Motion
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                             Erosion has shaped past, present and future at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique geology of the park and the stories erosion simultaneously preserves and…
                            
                        
            
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        Tracking Wildlife
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter to learn how to find signs of animals! Play the game "Guess the Animal" to test your skills and win a fun prize! 
                            
                        
            
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        Leave No Trace
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Come to the amphitheater to learn how to practice the seven ethical principles of Leave No Trace and how they apply to Lake Catherine State Park. Leave No Trace helps us be better stewards of our…
                            
                        
            
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        Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter 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 place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…
                            
                        
            
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        Resourceful Raptors--Vultures
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have mastered. From eyesight and smell to teamwork and smarts,…
                            
                        
            
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        A Beneficial Benefield Hike
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…
                            
                        
            
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