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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
                                    Saturday, November 29, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.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 can have here. This is a 0.5-mile…
                            
                        
            
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        Communit-trees Hike
                                    Saturday, November 29, 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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        Ozark Holidays Craft Show
                                    Saturday, November 29, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Get away from the fuss and
flurry of the modern city and come to where holidays are about people and
craftsmanship is done by hand. Shop the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft
Village during the Ozark…
                            
                        
            
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        West End Wander
                                    Saturday, November 29, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Have you ever wanted to wander the woods of Mount Magazine? Join a park interpreter as you explore interesting sandstone structures, both natural and human-made, on the west end of Mount Magazine…
                            
                        
            
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        Wildlife Hike
                                    Saturday, November 29, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Meadowbrook Trail is home to many of these creatures. Join a park interpreter…
                            
                        
            
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        Fall Colors Nature Hike
                                    Saturday, November 29, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter for this relaxing walk through the forest of Lake Poinsett State Park. Along the way, take in the beautiful colors and sounds of fall. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots…
                            
                        
            
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        Ceremonial Site Tour
                                    Saturday, November 29, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
                            
                        
            
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        Opt Outside: Nature Soundscapes Walk
                                    Saturday, November 29, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter for a guided walk on the Kingfisher Trail, where we'll focus on experiencing nature through sound! This is a paved 1/2-mile trail that is ADA and stroller accessible. Make sure…
                            
                        
            
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        Ceremonial Site Tour
                                    Saturday, November 29, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
                            
                        
            
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        Micro Hike
                                    Saturday, November 29, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Have you ever imagined the world from the perspective of a bug? Join a park interpreter as we slow down and observe the smaller elements in the landscape – you never know what you might find! This…
                            
                        
            
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        Scavenger Hunt
                                    Saturday, November 29, 2025
                                            / 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Are you up for the Scavenger Hunt Challenge? Join a park interpreter for a hike and game combined. Along the trail we’ll be on the lookout for many different items, animals, and colors found in…
                            
                        
            
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        Nighttime Critters Night Hike
                                    Saturday, November 29, 2025
                                            / 6 p.m. - 7 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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        Early Birder Hike
                                    Sunday, November 30, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…
                            
                        
            
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        Bear Cave Hike
                                    Sunday, November 30, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.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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        Echoing Footsteps Hike
                                    Sunday, November 30, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo the footsteps of the past and the future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, history, and hardships of those who walked the Military…
                            
                        
            
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        The Big Five Hike
                                    Sunday, November 30, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter for a big, 5-mile hike on Mount Magazine! Hiking in some of the same steps of people dating as far back as the 1800s, participants will experience the pure mountain…
                            
                        
            
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        Camp Ouachita Historic Tour
                                    Sunday, November 30, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter to learn about the rich history of Lake Sylvia and Camp Ouachita. Glimpse into the past by touring the old Girl Scouts cabins. Look into the future while exploring our newly…
                            
                        
            
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        Opt Outside: Who Needs a Tree
                                    Sunday, November 30, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Did you know Pinnacle Mountain State Park used to be surrounded by logging camps? Or that some of our trees act like mega-skyscrapers, playing a host to a multitude of wildlife? Who uses our trees,…
                            
                        
            
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        Boy Scout Trail Adventure
                                    Sunday, November 30, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants, and admire the beauty of Cedar…
                            
                        
            
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        Ceremonial Site Tour
                                    Sunday, November 30, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
                            
                        
            
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