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Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Friday, May 02, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…
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Birds at Work
Friday, May 02, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Humans aren’t the only ones that build. Discover how birds at Mount Magazine State Park are quite the builders! This program includes a
fun hands-on activity that is best suited for ages 7-12.
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Mountain Songs at the Amphitheater
Friday, May 02, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might…
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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…
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Leave No Trace
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Discover the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how they relate to allowing everyone enjoy Mount Magazine State Park for years to come. All are welcome to this program, best suited…
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Over the Hill Hike
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
This hike treks on Signal Hill Loop, where guests will experience the highpoint, witness wild nature and wonderful history at Mount Magazine State Park, and see one of Arkansas’ finest views at…
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Highpoint Hike
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Reaching the highpoint provides more than just bragging rights- it provides a sense of home and habitat! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate…
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In this Life
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount…
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Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…
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Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…
Heart Healthy
Read more

Birds at Work
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Humans aren’t the only ones that build. Discover how birds at Mount Magazine State Park are quite the builders! This program includes a
fun hands-on activity that is best suited for ages 7-12.
Read more
Mountain Songs at the Amphitheater
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might…
Read more
A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…
Heart Healthy
Read more

Leave No Trace
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Discover the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how they relate to allowing everyone enjoy Mount Magazine State Park for years to come. All are welcome to this program, best suited…
Read more
Over the Hill Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
This hike treks on Signal Hill Loop, where guests will experience the highpoint, witness wild nature and wonderful history at Mount Magazine State Park, and see one of Arkansas’ finest views at…
Heart Healthy
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Great American Cleanup
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Help Keep Arkansas Beautiful by volunteering at Mount Magazine State Park! The focus of this event is includes graffiti removal and parkwide litter pickup. Volunteers will be supporting their favorite…
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Highpoint Hike
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Reaching the highpoint provides more than just bragging rights- it provides a sense of home and habitat! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate…
Read more
In this Life
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount…
Read more
Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…
Read more
Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…
Heart Healthy
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