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Hiking Basics and Monument Trails
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Did you know that the Monument Trails can also be used for hiking? But which one should you pick for an adventure? Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family,…
                            
                        
            
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        Diamond Mining 101
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 10:15 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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        Ancient Jewelry
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join the park interpreter and discover different types of jewelry the Mississippians wore, where the raw material came from, and methods used to make jewelry. Make your own animal bone…
                            
                        
            
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        Where the Rivers Meet
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past
and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join
a park interpreter to
learn about "stewardship" and…
                            
                        
            
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        Tree Identification
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Black oak, waterleaf oak, American sycamore, and sweetgum are all common trees in the Cossatot River Corridor. Tree leaves, bark, and buds are all useful hints to tell us what kind of tree we are…
                            
                        
            
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        West End Wander
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Have you ever wanted to wander the woods of Mount Magazine? Join a park interpreter as you explore interesting sandstone structures, both natural and human-made, on the west end of Mount Magazine…
                            
                        
            
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        Map Reading Basics
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            GPS is a handy tool to use getting from one place to another, but what if you are in an area where your GPS does not work? How do you navigate? With a
map and a compass! Join a park interpreter to…
                            
                        
            
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        What's the Catch?
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret…
                            
                        
            
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        Whose Leaves Are These?
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Fall is here! Why do some leaves change colors while others don't? Join a park interpreter to learn about the various tree species in the park and identify leaves by matching them to their…
                            
                        
            
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        Ceremonial Site Tour
                                    Saturday, November 01, 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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        Cherokee Clay Creations: Make a Pinch Pot
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Before Arkansas became a state, Cherokee families in this region crafted pottery by hand using local clay. Join a park interpreter to learn about this tradition and make your own small clay vessel to…
                            
                        
            
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        Leave No Trace
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Come to the amphitheater to learn how to practice the seven ethical principles of Leave No Trace and how they apply to Lake Catherine State Park. Leave No Trace helps us be better stewards of our…
                            
                        
            
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        Fantastic Foxes
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 1:45 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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        All about Deer
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter to learn all about deer! This animal is frequently seen on the scenic drive to Lake Sylvia and can even be spotted in the park. Get a chance to explore the diet, behavior, and…
                            
                        
            
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        Creepy, Crawly, Crafty
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Spiders are master builders, spinning intricate webs with incredible skill. Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room to learn more about these eight-legged architects, then create a web of your own…
                            
                        
            
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        Ancient Jewelry
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join the park interpreter and discover different types of jewelry the Mississippians wore, where the raw material came from, and methods used to make jewelry. Make your own animal bone…
                            
                        
            
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        Finding Footprints Bingo
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:45 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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        Daisy Days Festival: Dutch Oven Apple Cider
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join us for the Daisy Days Fall Festival! Enjoy a tasty, spiced apple cider, hot and fresh from an authentic Dutch oven. In this program, we will demonstrate how to clean, care, and cook in a Dutch…
                            
                        
            
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        Pedal and Picnic - Fall Bike Ride
                                    Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 3 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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        Ceremonial Site Tour
                                    Saturday, November 01, 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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