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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Friday, June 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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Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Friday, June 13, 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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Archeological Excavation: Guided Walking Tour
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Oh, I am on a Mountain!: A Dripping Springs Trail Hike
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
While it’s great to immerse yourself in all the trees of Mount Magazine State Park, it can be easy to forget one is on Arkansas’ tallest mountain. A hike down Dripping Springs trail serves as one…
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Adventure in the Ozarks
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in your surroundings. We will search for and discover more about the native Ozark plants, animals, and…
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Wildflower ID Hike
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
What’s blooming out on the trails? Join a park interpreter on this 1-mile (2-miles round trip) section of the beautiful River Corridor Trail to look for and identify wildflowers. This trail is rated…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Tram Tour
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Wildflower Walk
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is home to a multitude of wildflowers that are lots of different shapes, sizes, and colors that bloom for a short time before giving way to the next…
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The Sound of Silence
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
A silent walk on the trail reveals a world full of
music. Get your ears ready and join the park
interpreter on the 1-mile Boundary Trail to
see how the music of the woods changes along
Crowley's…
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Gold Creek Hike
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 1/5th-mile
hike to become acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that
live in Woolly Hollow State Park. Wear sturdy shoes…
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Firefly Atlas Hike
Friday, June 13, 2025 - Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Join the park interpreter to participate in one of the greatest shows nature has to offer: the dancing of fireflies in North America. Partake in hiking throughout the park and enjoying a popular…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. This is a 0.5-mile…
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Evening Hike
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Experience the sights and sounds of Bull Shoals-White River State Park as the sun sets. Join a park interpreter on a moderately difficult hike on the Lakeside Trail. Bring water and wear…
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Mountain Fishin' Derby at Petit Jean State Park
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The 2023 Mountain Fishin' Derby is here for Arkansas's free fishing weekend! Join park staff alongside Lake Bailey near the Boathouse to register your child and fish the morning…
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike that loops around Lake Bennet. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about two hours. Make
sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring…
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Kids Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us at Logoly State Park for our annual fishing derby. Kids under 15 will be able to fish at the pond starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 11 a.m. Awards will be given for biggest fish and most…
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Birding Hike
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds found at the park and sharpen your birding skills. All levels of…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, June 14, 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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Annual Lake Charles Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fishing is fun for all ages and this weekend it is time to catch the big one! Enjoy Lake Charles State Park and participate in our annual fishing derby sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish…
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Woody Plant Walk
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing afternoon walk along the easy 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great animal habitat. Dress for the weather.
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