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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Owl Prowl Night Hike
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
"Who" likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter tonight to discover the owls living in DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Then, we’ll take a walk into the woods to call some up and listen for an…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special…
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Pearling and Shelling on the White River
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…
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Arkansas Spring Break Week: Upcoming Excavation at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park is an active archeological site that continues to teach us more about the people who lived here more than 1,000 years ago. During this program, a park…
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Rock Candy Demo
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Rock candy was one of the most popular treats during the Civil War. Join a park interpreter to learn how to make your own rock candy at home, and take home a recipe!
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Campfire Craft
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Calling all Pest Control - Brown Bats
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Do you like mosquitoes? Of course you don’t! Join a park interpreter to learn about one of natures pest controllers, the brown bat.
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Camouflage: Blending in to Stay Alive
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Camouflage is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their environment is important! Join a park…
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Kate Adams Lake Kayak Adventure
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Here is your chance to get outdoors and experience the Delta on a guided kayak tour with a park interpreter on Kate Adams Lake. Join us as we explore the natural world and rich history of the lake and…
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Guess That Critter!
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…
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Grab Bag Adventures
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What's that strange thing in the bag? We often use our senses of smell, sight, and hearing to experience the outdoors, but what about our sense of touch? Join a park interpreter for this fun…
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Exploring Pond Life
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
The waters of Logoly State Park are full of unseen mysteries. Many life cycles are carried out in the ponds and pools of this forest that are worth a closer look. Join a park interpreter to uncover…
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Lake Sylvia Postcards
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon in the historic Ogden Hall while learning about the history of Camp Ouachita and Lake Sylvia. View pictures from the past as you learn about the park's rich history. Then, decorate…
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Mammals and their Habitat
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the park interpreter to learn about some of the local furbearing residents that call the park home. You will have the opportunity to feel the furs of various mammals as we discuss their…
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Constellation Can Lanterns
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Craft a lantern using real star patterns. Bring your own can or use one provided. This is a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the night sky while learning about constellations visible from Arkansas.
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Arkansas Spring Break Week: Ceremonial Site Walking Tour
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 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 Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the weigh-in pavilion for some tips on cooking in a Dutch oven, weather permitting. We will cover the basics of cast iron care, Dutch oven uses, and temperature control.…
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Life in a Rotten Log
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.
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Nocturnal Navigation
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Did you know there are animals that use the moon and stars to navigate at night? Discover some of the animals use this form of nocturnal navigation and what you can to do to help them!
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Exploring the Night Sky
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join a park interpreter as we explore the night sky. Weather permitting thousands of stars. Don’t forget your insect repellant.
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