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Bear-ly Believable!
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Throughout the spring and summer seasons, Arkansas' black bear populations have been eating everything they can find to prepare for hibernation in the winter months. Join a park interpreter to learn…
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Eco-Artistry: Leaf Printed Coasters
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Take time to enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds Camp Ouachita while creating a craft. At this program, you will learn the trees that are above us by looking at their leaves. Then, you will…
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Opt Outside: Migrating Birds of Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Each fall, millions of birds journey across Arkansas as they migrate along the Great Flyway. Why do they travel such incredible distances, and what challenges do they face along the way? Join a park…
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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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Pedal and Picnic - Fall Bike Ride
Sunday, November 30, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the Old Visitor Center trailhead, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower…
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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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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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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, December 05, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
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Hibernation Station
Friday, December 05, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Learn about hibernation, an interesting phenomenon that mammals go through during the winter months. Discover what this yearly routine means for animals and how it helps them survive harsh winters.…
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Prepare Like the Bear
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Throughout the spring and summer seasons, Arkansas' black bear populations have been eating everything they can find to prepare for hibernation in the winter months. Join a park interpreter to learn…
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Animal Tracks - Snow Track Ornaments
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy the holiday season with a fun craft while learning how to track animals in the wintertime! Learn about the animals that are active in the winter and how to trace them. Then create an animal…
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Fantastic Foxes
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Foxes are fantastic in a lot of different ways! And they've got quite a few tools that not only help them survive the winter, but also make them great hunters and allow them to thrive almost anywhere!…
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Knots and Navigation
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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All about Deer
Friday, December 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
In this program you will learn all about the amazing mammal, deer! Discover their diet, habitat, behaviors, and how they survive harsh winters as non-hibernators. Explore deer pelts, antlers, and…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, December 12, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’ most treasured landmarks.
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Wood Ornament Decorating
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to decorate a winter-themed wooden ornament! Using the beauty of Lake Sylvia's wildlife as inspiration, you will paint a winter scene on a wooden ornament. Get in the spirit as…
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Winter Crafting with a Park Interpreter
Sunday, December 14, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Get crafty with a park interpreter at Pinnacle Mountain State Park as we learn more about the park and its changes throughout the seasons!
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