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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2 hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Ride the Monument: The Story beneath our Tires
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
There's more to the Monument trails at Devil's Den State Park than berms and switchbacks. Join a park interpreter to learn about the geology beneath your tires, the design behind the ride, and how you…
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Furbearer Features
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like! Learn what features the animals have that help them survive here.
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Critter Feeding
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cossatot River State Park is home to many shapes and sizes of our feathered friends. How much do you know about the birds of Cossatot? Stop by and chat with a park interpreter about birds at this come…
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Snakeskin Bookmarks
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Discover why snakes shed their skin and make your own snakeskin bookmark with a park interpreter. All ages welcome.
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Geocaching Look & Learn Table
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ready for an adventure? Learn how to use GPS technology to find hidden treasures and discover tips for becoming a successful treasure hunter. Stop by the park interpreter's Look & Learn Table at…
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Sweet Treats at Bear Creek
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking and cast-iron care with a park interpreter. Help prepare and taste sweet treats cooked over coals!
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Owl Prowl Night Hike
Monday, March 16, 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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Tinkering for Tots
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Does your preschooler often ask "why," "what" and "how"? Does your child like to explore and build? Come to the museum to indulge your child's curiosity. Tinkering for Tots is a program on the third…
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Resourceful Raptors - Vultures
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have mastered. From eyesight and smell to teamwork and smarts,…
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Talk Like a Sailor 101
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Not surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter in the day-use area (1st picnic table nearest…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge Tour
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’s…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter at the Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook to discover some stories…
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Birds of Petit Jean
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie at the CCC Overlook on Red Bluff Drive to learn about some of the birds we have here at Petit Jean State Park and some tips and tricks to see a few during your stay.…
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Mammals of Arkansas
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter and learn about some of the mammals that make their home here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park. You might find that they’re more like us than you think.
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Knots for Anglers
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Knowing how to tie the correct knot for all your fishing needs is important for any angler. Join the park interpreter to learn 5 basic knots for all your fishing needs. All supplies…
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Snake Smarts
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a creative introduction to snakes! Learn how to identify the venomous snakes of Arkansas. Participants will have the opportunity to meet a live speckled…
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Pearling and Shelling on the White River
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.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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Butterflies vs. Moths
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Butterfly or moth? What's the difference? Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to find out! Participants will have the opportunity to craft their very own butterfly or moth.
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