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Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Daybreak Diamond Tour
Friday, March 07, 2025 - Sunday, March 08, 2026
/ 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…
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Campfire Craft
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Diamond Mining 101
Tuesday, March 03, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Diamond Mining 101
Tuesday, March 03, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Diamond Mining 101
Wednesday, March 04, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Knot Knowledge
Wednesday, March 04, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Whether you are setting up a camp shelter, tying up your boat, or preparing a fishing lure, knowing how to tie knots is important. Come by to learn a few that will meet your needs during a…
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The Floor is Lava
Wednesday, March 04, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Quick, get to solid ground, the floor is lava! The only way to move forward and get to safety is to correctly answer volcano myth questions. This activity will take place in the Diamond Discovery…
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Cane Pole Fishing
Thursday, March 05, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Bring your knot knowledge with you and learn how to rig up a cane pole for a fun fishing experience! You don’t have to have all the fancy gadgets to enjoy fishing at DeGray Lake. Let’s get back…
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Diamond Mining 101
Thursday, March 05, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Leave No Trace
Thursday, March 05, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.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. By practicing Leave No Trace, we can become…
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Eagle Measure Up
Thursday, March 05, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Bald eagles are incredible not only for their beauty and speed, but for their size as well. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about the bald eagles…
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Match that Mammal
Thursday, March 05, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.
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Knots for Campers
Thursday, March 05, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn essential knots every camper should know in this hands-on program led by a park interpreter. From securing tents and tarps to tying safe lanyards and lashings, you’ll practice simple,…
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Owl's Last Supper
Friday, March 06, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
It's dissection time! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the owls of Lake Catherine State Park and what makes them so special. We will be dissecting real owl pellets to take a…
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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, March 06, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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The Cherokee Trail of Tears in Prairie Grove
Friday, March 06, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the Cherokee Trail of Tears, and the story of how it came through what is today Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park.
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Snake Smarts
Friday, March 06, 2026
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your snake smarts! Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas. Participants will have the opportunity to meet a live speckled…
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Map Reading Basics
Friday, March 06, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What happens when the GPS fails? You use a map! Learn the basics of map reading today with a park interpreter.
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The Cherokee Trail of Tears in Prairie Grove
Friday, March 06, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the Cherokee Trail of Tears, and the story of how it came through what is today Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park.
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Pedals and Preparation: The Essentials of Mountain Biking on Monument Trails
Friday, March 06, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of mountain biking safety and preparedness. Discover what gear to carry and how to handle common trail challenges. Whether you're new to the sport or need a refresher, this program…
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