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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Be an Explorer Look & Learn Table
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Arkansas State Parks' Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (although anyone is welcome to participate) who care about nature, history, safety, and fun! Participants will work to…
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Critter Trivia
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Compete with your fellow campers to see who is Champion of the Critters! Join Park Interpreter Andrea at the amphitheater for a game show-style trivia challenge to test your knowledge of…
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Mount Nebo's Monumental Legacy
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Did you know Mount Nebo State Park has two different trail systems? Meet a park interpreter at the Summit Park trailhead to hike the Legacy Trails and the Monument Trails and discover what makes each…
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Ozark Chinquapin: Saving an American Treasure
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
The Ozark Chinquapin
used to be a key member of our forests, but this tree has nearly disappeared
from its native range over the last 100 years. Where did all the Ozark Chinquapins
go? And what is…
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Historical Hayride
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Andrea for a scenic wagon ride around the summit of Mount Nebo! This round-trip tour takes roughly 30 minutes and offers visitors the opportunity to sit back and enjoy beautiful…
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Stop and Smell the Wildflowers
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Mount Nebo State Park is home to a variety of native wildflowers, and we have some of our favorites planted behind the visitor center! Meet Park Interpreter Andrea for a fun craft where we will learn…
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Be an Explorer Look & Learn Table
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Arkansas State Parks' Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (although anyone is welcome to participate) who care about nature, history, safety, and fun! Participants will work to…
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How Long 'Til It's Gone?
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Every visit to Mount Nebo State Park leaves an impact, but some impacts can last longer than others. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover the impact litter has on the state park and…
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The Great Migration Challenge
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Summertime at Mount Nebo State Park brings a whole new crop of critters - migratory birds! Although they manage to return year after year, migration isn't an easy journey. Join a park interpreter at…
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Historical Hayride
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Andrea for a scenic wagon ride around the summit of Mount Nebo! This round-trip tour takes roughly 30 minutes and offers visitors the opportunity to sit back and enjoy beautiful…
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Monument Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Mount Nebo State Park's Monument Trails opened in 2019, and they brought a whole new level of adventure with them! Meet a park interpreter at the Gum Spring trailhead for a moderate, 1.5-mile hike…
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Backyard Birding Basics
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Birding is a fun, easy, and accessible activity that anyone can enjoy. All you need to get started are the three B's - binoculars, a bird book, and birds! Join a park interpreter at the picnic tables…
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Be an Explorer Look & Learn Table
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Arkansas State Parks' Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (although anyone is welcome to participate) who care about nature, history, safety, and fun! Participants will work to…
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Full Moon Guided Hike
Friday, July 11, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Did you know that each full moon has its own name? These names were used by Native Americans to track the passing of time before the modern calendar. Meet a park interpreter at Sunrise Point for an…
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Critter Trivia
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Compete with your fellow campers to see who is Champion of the Critters! Join Park Interpreter Andrea at the amphitheater for a game show-style trivia challenge to test your knowledge of…
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Historical Hayride
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Andrea for a scenic wagon ride around the summit of Mount Nebo! This round-trip tour takes roughly 30 minutes and offers visitors the opportunity to sit back and enjoy beautiful…
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B.A.R.K. Ranger
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Here at Mount Nebo State Park, we take our canine visitors very seriously. Meet a park interpreter on the back porch of the visitor center for an easy, 1-mile guided hike where we will explore the…
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Who Croaks There?
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Mount Nebo State Park’s springs, creeks, and ponds provide a perfect home for a variety of frogs and toads. However, frogs and toads are experts at camouflage and can be difficult to spot with…
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