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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Talk Like A Sailor 101
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 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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Grab Bag Adventures
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 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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Don't Tread on Me
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Jackson County is home to many species of snakes but not all of them are dangerous to humans. In fact, many are helpful! Join a park interpreter to learn how to tell the difference between venomous…
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Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…
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Campfire Jeopardy
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
How much do you know about the state of Arkansas, local plants and wildlife, and outdoor safety? Test your knowledge with a fun game of Queen Wilhelmina State Park Campfire Jeopardy. Make teams and…
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Nature Jeopardy
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat!” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter…
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Sunset Cruise
Sunday, May 25, 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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History of Lake Greeson
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join Park Superintendent Nathan at
Area B bathhouse on a walk to learn the history of Lake Greeson and how Daisy
State Park is supported by this 7,000-acre lake! This presentation will follow
the…
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Beginner Birding Hike
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Serving as a hot spot for birds on their annual migrations, Lake Chicot State Park is a birder's paradise. During your stay you may wake up to songs, chirps, or screeches and if you wonder what kind…
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Marsh Mystery
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. We have to be careful when enjoying these opportunities so that we…
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Animal Myths
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Many myths and misconceptions surround our local wildlife. Are you really as blind as a bat? Do you take advice from a groundhog that predicts seasons? Do you still think that wart came from a frog or…
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Diamond Mining 101
Monday, May 26, 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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Regurgitation Station
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Devil's Den Softball
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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The Hidden Hunt
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Nature has a secret hidden side, if you are willing to search for it. Meet a park interpreter to go on a scavenger hunt and investigate what you might miss at first glance. This program is great for…
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Historic Townsite Tour
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Come to Davidsonville Historic State Park to walk the historic townsite with a park interpreter, see the ghost structures, and hear stories of the people who lived at Davidsonville. This tour is…
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Where the Rivers Meet
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 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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Slithering for Smiles
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Do snakes smile? Join the park interpreter to learn more about the snakes of Lake Frierson State Park and how the slithering work of snakes in the park is not scary, but something to make you smile.
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Cherokee Games
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Have you ever wondered about the daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area before the Trail of Tears, long before it was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the…
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