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Fishing Information Table
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Stop by the falls to get information and handouts all about the fish of Cossatot River and how you can enjoy Free Fishing Weekend 2025 at the park! This is a come and go station.
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Turtle Talk
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join the park superintendent and staff at the visitor center to discover some of the smaller creatures and what…
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Outdoor Photography Tips and Tricks
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Photography is a great way to explore the outdoors at Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn the tips and tricks of getting good nature pictures and find out the difference between…
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Prospector Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past!…
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Wonder House Tour
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
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Dip Net Discovery (Shoreline by Marina)
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
What tiny fish and other creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on…
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Seine Netting
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
DeGray Lake is teeming with life from trophy bass to tiny minnows to macroinvertebrates. Join a park interpreter to learn how to use a seine net and see what you can catch. Wear clothes and shoes that…
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Regurgitation Station
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Meet a park interpreter to dissect owl pellets, figure out what owls are eating, and learn…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…
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Golf Course Safari
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…
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Water Wildlife
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by sandbar to investigate the diverse wildlife of the water with a park interpreter! This is a come and go station.
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Bat Mythunderstandings
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
For many people, bats seem like scary creatures of the night. Join the park interpreter to learn the truth behind some of the common bat myths and misunderstandings.
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UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Ouachita National Forest surrounds Queen Wilhelmina State Park and is full of the unknown. Join a park interpreter as we investigate some unknown forest objects, try to decipher the clues, and…
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Birds eat various things, from worms to fish, to seeds and insects. Join a park interpreter to learn all about the diet of birds while we make an all-natural bird feeder for you to take home…
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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What's In Your Pack?
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Whether you are planning to go on a short, medium, or long hike, it's important to bring a backpack along with you. Join a park interpreter to learn the best way to wear a backpack on a hike…
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Stop by the visitor center to join a park interpreter in feeding our resident critters– snakes, frogs, turtles and more!
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Microscopic Mayhem
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
A whole world is hiding in the moss and soil at Queen Wilhelmina State Park, you only need the right tools to see it! Meet a park interpreter in the hearth room before setting out on a short adventure…
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