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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Birds at Work
Friday, May 23, 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 23, 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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Leave No Trace
Saturday, May 24, 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 24, 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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Spring Stargazing
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 10 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Mount Magazine’s exceptionally dark skies make for exceptionally bright stars. Witness stunning light that has taken an unfathomably long journey to be enjoyed by you from Cameron Bluff…
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Highpoint Hike
Sunday, May 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Monday, May 26, 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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Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Friday, May 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 31, 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
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Leave No Trace
Saturday, May 31, 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 31, 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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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Sunday, June 01, 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
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Paper Pollinators
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Origami helps us unfold a sweet pollinator scene at Mount Magazine State Park! With the instruction of a park interpreter, guests will
create a papery representation of the pollination process.…
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Highpoint Hike
Monday, June 02, 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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Oh, I am on a Mountain!: A Dripping Springs Trail Hike
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
While it’s great to immerse yourself in all the trees of Mount Magazine State Park, it can be easy to forget one is on Arkansas’ tallest mountain. A hike down Dripping Springs trail serves as one…
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Cameron Bluff Stroll
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stroll into some intriguing history of early settlers on what is now Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from beautiful Cameron’s Bluff. This hike…
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