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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Women in the Woods: Backpacking the Cane Creek Lake Trail
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
You can grow your roots in Arkansas State Parks. Join the park interpreters as Lake Frierson State Park’s Women in the Woods series hits the trail for a backpacking trip at Cane Creek State Park! We…
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Cameron Bluff Sunrise
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
From the vantage point of beautiful Cameron Bluff Overlook Drive, direct your eyes to an incredible sunrise over Mossback Ridge. Meet a park interpreter at the rock wall overlook just…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: A Food Chain Card Game Adventure!
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Test your knowledge of nature with Phases of the Forest, a fun, interactive card game inspired by the classic Phase 10! In this special version, players complete ecosystem-themed “Phases” by…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Scales, Tails, and Survival Tools
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Slither into the world of snakes at your own pace with this self-guided craft! Learn how these legless reptiles survive in the wild with a fun, hands-on activity designed for scouts of all ages. Pick…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Secrets of the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Discover the hidden wonders of Lake Frierson State Park at your own pace with a self-led scavenger hunt! Use fun clues to uncover how plants, animals, and the environment work together to create a…
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Jewels of the Glade
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Searching for the collared lizard is no small
feat. Some search their whole lives seeking the opportunity to experience these
mountain boomers. Join a park interpreter for an exciting,…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Rocky Valley Trail Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter as we learn how to be good stewards of our trails while hiking. Before the hike, we'll set intentions, such as treading lightly on the trail and picking up park litter. This…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 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 stories of past…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Geocaching Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the base of the Little Missouri trailhead to learn about the hidden world of geocaching and get the chance to find a few of your own. The portion of the trail we will be…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Nature Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Girl Scouts, join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what we can discover along the way! Please wear good walking shoes.…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Hiking Workshop
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Girl Scouts are welcome to participate in a morning of all things hiking
at Bull Shoals-White River State Park to advance in their badge collection. What
do you think about when deciding to pick a…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: "Finding Your Way" Badge Workshop
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Junior Girl Scouts can sharpen their navigation skills during a special badge workshop focused on the “Finding Your Way” badge. This program covers essential skills such as reading different types of…
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Girl Scouts Birding Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered friends. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you…
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Become a Community Scientist
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Logoly State Park is home to a wide variety of fascinating plants and animals. Not only is it fun to see them in the park, but these observations represent valuable data that can be used by…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Guided Bike Ride
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Girl Scouts, here is your chance to get outdoors and experience Delta Heritage Trail State Park on a leisurely guided bike ride!
We will discover the trail's rich history and natural landscape…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: What Doesn't Belong Here
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Girl Scouts, join a park interpreter for this 1-mile hike and spot what doesn’t belong in nature. Wear sturdy shoes,
bring water and insect repellent. #GSLoveStateParks
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Bird Survey Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn what it means to be a Citizen Scientist and why it's important. Learn about birds commonly found at Lake Sylvia then set off on a bird survey hike! On this hike, you…
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Girls Scouts Love State Parks: Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Perseverance of life at Mount
Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Girl Scouts, in celebration of Girl Scouts Love State Parks, let a park interpreter share
some original ukulele songs on…
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Bike the Park
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Sophia at the main pavilion for a morning bike tour of Daisy State Park. Come see the park by bike and learn more about the interesting history of the park. Please bring your…
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