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Communit-trees Hike
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a 3/4-mile guided walk along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and…
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Bear Cave Hike
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…
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Forest Trail Hike
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided stroll through the woods. Meet at the Forest trailhead located across from the campground for a 1.5-mile hike. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the oak and hickory…
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Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water, and wear sturdy shoes.
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Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile…
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The Land Speaks Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Did you know that you can learn a new language during your park visit? Join a park interpreter to uncover the hidden language of the land during this easy 1-mile guided hike on the Island…
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Pollinator Week: Dripping Springs Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Look for some beautiful pollinators, some sweet flowers on their menu, and some of the most beautiful mountainous views of Mount Magazine State Park on Dripping Springs Trail. This hike is part of…
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Trek Along the Monument Trails
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter for an adventure on some of our scenic Multi-Use Monument Trails! This adventure will be approximately a 2-mile loop that starts easy before becoming intermediate. Wear…
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Geocaching Hike (Green Heron)
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join the 21st century and discover what geocaching is all about. We’ll take a crash course on one of the fastest-growing activities in America. Then we will hit the trail in search…
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Pollinators in Action
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn about the different types of pollinators found in the park, how they support plant life, and what we can do to protect them. Explore the fascinating world of bees, butterflies, birds, and more!
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Dogwood Trail Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike along the Dogwood Trail. Starting at the trailhead located off of AR Hwy 23, this easy/moderate, 0.75-mile hike gives guests a taste of the natural beauty…
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Pollinator Week: Cameron Bluff Stroll
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
For this Pollinator Week celebration, be on the lookout for some beautiful butterflies of Mount Magazine State Park, as you look out upon the most beautiful landscapes of Arkansas from Cameron's…
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Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The cabin tour will be preceded by an optional 0.5-mile hike on the…
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Leave No Trace Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike along the 3/4-mile Daisy Creek Trail and learn about how you can keep your park clean and green for years to come by practicing “Leave No Trace.” We will discover the…
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Bear Cave Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…
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Sunset SUP (Stand up Paddleboarding for Beginners)
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
It is hard not to love a good sunset on the water. We think you will love it even more once you are standing atop the beautiful, clear waters of DeGray Lake. Stand up paddleboarding is one of the…
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Sunset Kayak Tour
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 7:45 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunset is a great time to be out on the water at Lake Bennett. Enjoy the beautiful colors and peaceful atmosphere at Woolly Hollow State Park as you paddle the shoreline with the park interpreter as…
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Sunset Stroll
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a short stroll to the CCC Overlook to watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car.
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Nighttime Critters Night Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them…
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Spider Sniffing Night Hike
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 9:15 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Bring a flashlight and a friend because we’re going to be sniffing for spiders! Join a park interpreter to unravel the web of lies about these fascinating creatures while searching for them…
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