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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Flapjack 20
Saturday, January 03, 2026 - Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 8 p.m. - 11 a.m.
Originally developed to help Boy Scouts get a badge, the Flapjack 20 is a 20-mile night hike that takes place on the Cane Creek Lake Trail. It is now open to the public for everyone to enjoy!…
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Birding on the Little Missouri
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead of the Little Missouri River Trail to learn all about the world of birding. This 1.2-mile trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the…
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Woodland Wander
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter and wander along the Monument trails to search for a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1-3 miles, please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
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"Around the Mountain" Base Trail Hike
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we travel the base of Pinnacle Mountain, enjoying the beauty of the season and seeing what we can discover along the way! This trail is moderate in difficulty, make sure to…
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Rohwer Trailhead Guided Hike
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Here is your chance to get outdoors and experience Delta Heritage Trail State Park on a guided hike with a park interpreter. We will meet at the Rohwer Trailhead for an easy 1-mile hike lasting…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Why does this trail have a name? Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover the stories…
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Discovery on the Lake Trail
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we discover what nature has to offer by enjoying a fun nature walk along the easy Lake Trail.
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Ceremonial Site Walking Tour
Sunday, January 04, 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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Hiking through the Legacy of the CCC
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps, where hard work and craftsmanship created a park that is seamless with the landscape. This is an easy…
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Winter Workshop Series: Hiking 101 - Winter Edition
Saturday, January 10, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join park staff for a special hiking 101 course.
This course will include a hike along the park's Boy Scout Trail. While we won’t complete the full trail, we will hike about 7 miles of it. This is a…
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Hot Cocoa Hike
Saturday, January 17, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike through the winter woods! Enjoy the serene beauty of the Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail. Afterwards, sip on a cup of hot cocoa! The trail is 0.5 miles…
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Winter Birding Hike
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail. Learn what birds stay at Lake Sylvia over the winter and see if you can spot them! This hike is about a mile long, has a slight incline, and…
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