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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Ozark Chinquapin: Saving an American Treasure
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Ozark chinquapin
used to be a key member of our forests, but this tree has nearly disappeared
from its native range over the last 100 years. Where did all the Ozark chinquapins
go? And what is…
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Feel the Furs
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Mount Nebo State Park is home to many fluffy mammals, but did you know their coats are multi-functional? Join a park interpreter to learn how these animals use their fur to stay warm, camouflage…
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Historical Hayride
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a scenic wagon ride around the summit of Mount Nebo! This round-trip tour takes roughly 45 minutes and offers visitors the opportunity to sit back and enjoy beautiful views…
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Critter Trivia
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Compete with your fellow campers to see who the champion of critters is! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a game show-style trivia challenge to test your knowledge of some of…
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Mount Nebo's Monumental Legacy
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Did you know Mount Nebo State Park has two different trail systems? Meet a park interpreter at the Summit Park trailhead to hike the Legacy Trails and the Monument Trails and discover what makes each…
Heart Healthy
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Great Arkansas Clean Up at Mount Nebo
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Mount Nebo State Park welcomes participants to help with trash and debris removal. We will focus on removing glass from behind the Large Pavilion, along 3C trail from Sunset Point to Sunrise Point,…
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