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A Better Campfire
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire and…
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Life on the Edge
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Do you know what an edge habitat is? Join a park interpreter to find out as we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail!
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Leave No Trace Monument Trail Tabletop
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The
choices you make when you are outside make a big difference. The Leave No Trace principles are important for all ages, but especially for girls and boys who are just
beginning to experience…
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Geocaching Look and Learn Table
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ready for an adventure? Learn how to use GPS technology to find hidden treasures and discover tips for becoming a successful treasure hunter. Stop by the park interpreter's Look & Learn Table at the…
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Ranger Beads: Make Them and Use Them
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ranger beads are an effective tool to keep track of your distance traveled, especially while hiking. Meet a park interpreter to make your own set of ranger beads and learn how they are used. No prior…
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Driving History Tour of Hobbs
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Discover the people and events that
shaped this area before and after it became a state park on this van tour of
Hobbs State Park. A park interpreter will drive you to several locations while sharing…
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Plant Armor: From Thorns to Toxins
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a stroll along Devil’s Den’s 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail with a park interpreter to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves!
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Survival Sips
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
What would you do if your only water source was a muddy puddle? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion to explore how clean water…
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Finding Footprints Bingo
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…
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Do You Know Butterflies?
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
How
much do you know about the butterflies of Mount Magazine State Park? Play a fun
interactive game that familiarizes you with our friends that flutter! This
program will be best enjoyed by ages…
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Nifty Nests
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join a park interpreter to find out which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own…
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Campfire Folklore: Echoes of the Howler
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter around the campfire to hear the haunting tale of the Ozark howler! Rooted in Ozark folklore and whispered through generations, this story comes to life though storytelling that…
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Star Songs
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Enjoy some original guitar songs inspired by the stars that light up Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful dark skies as you relax on the lodge terrace!
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Critter Cafe
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to play the role of an animal dining at the imaginary Critter Café. Learn what type of food your animal eats and where they would find it in the park.
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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
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B.A.R.K. Ranger
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State…
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Legacy of the WPA
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era, such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public…
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What's in a Name? Monument Trail Tabletop
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Karst, Wolf Den, Sawtooth, and Timberjack Trails all have names with a connection to our natural resources and history. Join a park interpreter to learn more about their origins and get…
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The 10 Essentials Look and Learn Table
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Stop by the park interpreter's Look and Learn Table at the visitor center to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover…
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