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Birdwatching 101
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birdwatching. Afterwards, put your new skills to the test on this short, 0.75-mile paved trail. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Bring water and…
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Wings Over the Water
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Get a chance to view the two species of vulture in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and how to identify…
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Lake Cruise
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…
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Ozark Chinquapins
Thursday, June 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter and learn the story of the Ozark chinquapin! Find out about restoration efforts currently happening at Bull Shoals-White River State Park.
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Silent Invaders
Thursday, June 26, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The natural resources at Bull Shoals-White River State Park are being threatened by an army of silent invaders! Discover what these are and how they could potentially impact our park. Learn…
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Arkansas Elk
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Are there elk in Arkansas? You bet! Reintroduced to Arkansas in the 1980s, elk now make their home on several sites near the Buffalo River. Join a park interpreter to learn more about…
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White-tailed Deer of the Ozarks
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about these common residents of the park and how they thrive in this area. Uncover the history of deer in Arkansas and discover some interesting facts about…
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Discovery Hike along Bull Shoals Lake
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike on the Lakeside Trail. We will be looking to see what’s blooming and what’s happening in the forest now that spring is here. The trail is moderately easy, so…
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Keeping Cool
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The weather is heating up! Join a park interpreter to find out methods of keeping cool while enjoying the outdoors.Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses and what to do if you experience them.…
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