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River Ramble
Sunday, January 18, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. The river is always changing and hasn’t always looked the way it…
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Ten Essentials Look & Learn Table
Sunday, January 18, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover…
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What's for Lunch?
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s…
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Duck, Duck, Goose
Thursday, January 22, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about the unique traits of waterfowl and their habitats at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Discover how conservation…
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What's for Lunch?
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s…
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Morning Hike
Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to many interesting creatures due to its diverse habitat. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center and venture down the Meadowbrook Trail. We will see who is…
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What's for Lunch?
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s…
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Biomimicry
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Plants and animals have been adapting to their surroundings for ages. It seems only natural that people would look to nature for innovations to help us adapt and create. Meet park staff in the visitor…
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Game Scene Investigation
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the…
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What's for Lunch?
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s…
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the weigh-in pavilion for some tips on cooking in a Dutch oven, weather permitting. We will cover the basics of cast iron care, Dutch oven uses, and temperature control.…
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Crumpled Watershed
Sunday, February 01, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
The watershed surrounding Lake Dardanelle is the backbone for the Arkansas River as the river journeys through the lake creating opportunities for people like you. Join a park interpreter in the…
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What's for Lunch?
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s…
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O.W.L.S. -Outdoor Cooking
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills) this program series is designed to give…
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Duck, Duck, Goose
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about the unique traits of waterfowl and their habitats at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Discover how conservation…
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What's for Lunch?
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s…
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Choctaw Beadwork Look & Learn Table
Sunday, February 08, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Beadwork has long been a meaningful form of cultural expression for the Choctaw people. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to explore traditional designs and learn…
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What's for Lunch?
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s…
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M.A.D.E. (Nature Valentines)
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The landscapes and wildlife of Lake Dardanelle State Park offer endless opportunities for inspiration. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for M.A.D.E. (Making Art, Driving Exploration), a program…
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What's for Lunch?
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s…
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