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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Ten Essentials and Hiking the Monument Trails
Friday, January 16, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family, as well as learn how to prepare for your hiking adventure!
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Knot Here!
Friday, January 16, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Drop in for a short visit with a park interpreter and learn three basic knots useful to an outdoors person. You’ll even learn what not to knot.
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Nature Photography 101
Saturday, January 17, 2026
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Learn the basics of nature photography with a park interpreter as we wander along a section of the Outlaw Loop.
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From Spark to Flame: Fire Building Basics
Saturday, January 17, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling, and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your…
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Impressions of Time
Sunday, January 18, 2026
/ 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Embark on a 2.5 mile guided hike through Fossil Flats Trail, where the ancient past is etched into the landscape. As we traverse the exposed creek bed, you’ll encounter hundreds, if not thousands, of…
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Nocturnal Navigation
Sunday, January 18, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Did you know there are animals that use the moon and stars to navigate at night? Discover some of the animals use this form of nocturnal navigation and what you can to do to help them!
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Coping with the Cold
Friday, January 23, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
How do the plants and animals survive the during the winter? Discover the answer as we discuss tactics such as hibernation and migration.
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Painting the Moment
Friday, January 23, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Take a moment to enjoy and capture the scenery through watercolor painting and discover how art has always been connected to Devil’s Den State Park.
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Ten Essentials and Hiking Monument Trails
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family, as well as learn how to prepare for your hiking adventure with the 10 essentials!
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Icky, Sticky Spider Webs
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Discover the fascinating secrets behind the many web designs crafted by different spider species—and discover even more cool spider facts!
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Early Risers: A Yellow Rock Adventure
Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
As the sun rises, we’ll explore the trail’s unique features, including its terrain, flora, and views of the Lee Creek Valley. This is a moderate 2-mile hike, offering a peaceful start to your day,…
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Bird Songs on the Monument Trails
Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy listening to some morning bird songs as we wander along a short section of the Devil’s Racetrack.
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Nature Journal
Sunday, February 08, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Create a nature journal to capture all that you discover during your time at Devil’s Den State Park. Materials provided.
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Storyteller's Seat: Tall Tales from the Ozarks
Friday, February 13, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Listen to legends that shaped this region, creating new memories from stories that have been passed down.
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Nature Lover's Lunch
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enjoy the beauty of nature on a hike along the northern end of the Devil’s Racetrack. This is a moderate, 1.5-mile loop. After we finish the hike, participants are invited to bring their own packed…
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Nature Photography Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, February 15, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Be sure to bring a camera and get ready to sharpen your nature photography skills while we wander down the easy, 0.50-mile Lake Trail.
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Critter Real Estate
Sunday, February 22, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Enjoy an easy 0.25-mile hike along the Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great for critter habitats.
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