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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
You've Got Mail
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and journey back in time before the days of cell phones, e-mail, typewriters, and ink pens to learn how messages would have been written and sent in Davidsonville’s time. Make…
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White River Hunters and Trappers
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn…
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Nature Photography
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Fall is here, and it's showing at Cane Creek State Park! Beautiful colors, cool temperatures, and a whole host of creatures scurrying around getting ready for winter! This is the perfect time to try…
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Finding Footprints Bingo
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…
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Survival Shelter Building
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
What are the main things we need to survive a night out in the woods? Learn these and different shelter types that will work in different situations. Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State…
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Eco-Artistry: Fall Snowglobes
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the beautiful fall leaf phenomenon: why leaves change color and fall to the ground. Then create a fun craft using recycled materials found at Lake Sylvia. The…
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Nature Arts and Crafts: Fall Leaf Prints
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion to create a beautiful fall leaf print! We will learn why leaves change in fall as we create a keepsake print or card of Daisy State Park. All materials are…
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Survival Skills
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Do you know the rule of three? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire-starting skills, orienteering and more!
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Dutch Oven Cooking Taste Test
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For centuries, the Dutch oven has been a staple cooking utensil of the people of Arkansas. The unique flavor and texture of food cooked in a cast-iron oven is unique and delicious. Meet a park…
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Golf Cart Safari: Life on the Edge
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…
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Talk Like A Sailor 101
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter and learn how these phrases may or may not have changed…
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Who Goes There?
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about their…
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Firebuilding 101
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to…
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Bear Necessities
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Did you know Arkansas was historically known as “The Bear State?” The story of Arkansas’ black bears is one of upheaval and resilience. Join a park interpreter to explore the history of black bears in…
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Women in the Woods Campout
Saturday, November 08, 2025 - Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 11 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.
“Keep close to nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir Ladies, renew your spirit with time…
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Wonder House Tour: Stories Set in Stone
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…
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Raccoons: Masters of the Night
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
As autumn continues and the nights become dark just a bit earlier, raccoon sightings may become more commonplace. These mischievous little mammals are some of nature's most adaptable thieves of the…
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Orienteering
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
No service at your campsite? No worries! Forgo the online map and learn how to use a compass with a park interpreter. We will discuss how to navigate using paper maps and brush up on basic compass…
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:15 a.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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