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Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend
Friday, June 06, 2025 - Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Get outdoors and enjoy some of the best fishing in the Midwest. This weekend (Friday at Noon- Sunday at Midnight) Arkansas Fish and Game is offering "Free Fishing." Size and limits apply; stop in the…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Tram Tour
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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National Trails Day
Saturday, June 07, 2025
Celebrate and enjoy Petit Jean State Park’s more than 20 miles of trails! This day will be filled with hikes and hiking related programs for all ages. Contact the park for a schedule. This…
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Kids Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
This fishing derby is all about fun! Kids age 15 and under will have the chance to land their "lunker" and have their very own tall tales of fishing at White Oak Lake. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at…
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Phillips County Children's Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fishing provides children opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and develop a lifelong interest. Children 12 and under will have the opportunity to fish the pre-stocked lake and win prizes. This derby…
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Lee County Youth Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Fishing
provides children opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and develop a lifelong
interest. Children 12 and under will have the opportunity to fish the
pre-stocked pond and win prizes. Registration…
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Kids' Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Our pond is stocked with hungry catfish just waiting for your young angler to get a hook in the water. Come out to enjoy a morning of fishing with our interpretive staff. Prizes, games, and lots of…
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Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Find out what fish are swimming in Lake Fort Smith! All ages can enjoy the free fishing weekend in Arkansas and Lake Fort Smith State Park without fishing licenses. Regulations for Arkansas waters…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Walking Tour
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Tram Tour
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Walking Tour
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Casting 101: Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Kick off Arkansas' Free Fishing Weekend by joining us in the field next to the playground to brush up on your casting! We will have a casting competition, and several games and challenges as we…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Tram Tour
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Archeological Excavation: Self-Guided Tours
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to see…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Walking Tour
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Tram Tour
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Walking Tour
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Archeological Excavation: Mock Dig
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! While you’re here to see the actual archeological excavation,…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Tram Tour
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Walking Tour
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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