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Sunny Life on a Glade
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we explore how life, such as the prickly pear cactus, can survive the harsh and sunny conditions on a glade. This program involves making your own suncatcher while we…
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Wings Over the River Valley
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to see what takes flight over this historic point. We may see vultures, hawks, or other birds, and it’s all a fun
learning experience with beautiful scenery. Bring…
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A River Valley Sunset
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to watch the sunset from one of the most scenic sites in the park. The rustic shelter at Red Bluff has stood as part of the park since the CCC built it in the 1930s. Many have…
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Birding 101
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Who Needs a Tree?
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Turtles of all Types
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
We have 16 species turtles here in Arkansas. Join a park interpreter to learn all about our shelled friends both big and small.
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Archeological Excavation: Mock Dig
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! While you’re here to see the actual archeological excavation,…
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Archeological Excavation: Artifacts Tell a Story
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! During this program, we will have a few artifacts found during…
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Archeological Excavation: Piecing Together History
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! During this program, we will have a few artifacts found during…
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Archeological Excavation: Pit Features, Mounds, and Post Holes Oh My!
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Plum Bayou
Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the
first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! During this program, we
will explore what archeologists are…
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Flat Hat Chat: Monument Trails
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter next to our new visitor center at the Lichen Link trailhead and discover the unique network of trails here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Plan your path to adventure as we…
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Casting 101: Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Kick off Arkansas' Free Fishing Weekend by joining us in the field next to the playground to brush up on your casting! We will have a casting competition, and several games and challenges as we…
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Archeological Excavation: Archeology Pieces Together the Past
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will
host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re
invited! During this program, we
will have a few artifacts found during…
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Archeological Excavation: Mock Dig
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! While you’re here to see the actual archeological excavation,…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Flat Hat Chat: Monument Trails
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Coachwhip trailhead and discover the unique network of trails here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Plan your path to adventure as we delve into the different routes,…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, June 14, 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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Flat Hat Chat: Monument Trails
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Coachwhip trailhead and discover the unique network of trails here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Plan your path to adventure as we delve into the different routes,…
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Butterfly or Moth
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Is it a butterfly? A moth? Or is it a skipper? Join a park interpreter for a time of discovery and find out together, then perhaps tour the gardens to find some flying around it!
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