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Rocky Valley Trail to the East Quarry
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter as we depart on the Rocky Valley Trail. We'll descend through the valley between the Fulk Mountains and ascend the other side up to the Dickinson Overlook at the East Quarry,…
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Who Needs A Tree?
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Who uses our trees, and why is it important to us? Join a park interpreter to celebrate Father's Day with a heart-healthy, informative 1/2-mile hike on the versatility of trees throughout their life…
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Flat Hat Chat: Monument Trails
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Coachwhip trailhead and discover the unique network of trails here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Plan your path to adventure as we delve into the different routes,…
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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Ladies, are you looking for someone to go hiking with? Join the Pinnacle Mountain Wild Women and a park interpreter for a hike on one of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park's gorgeous trails or a…
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Little Wild Ones
Thursday, June 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
These nature programs are designed for young children ages 3 - 5. Join members of the Central Arkansas Master Naturalists and a park interpreter for an hour of fun nature learning. Contact the visitor…
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Butterfly or Moth
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Is it a butterfly? A moth? Or is it a skipper? Join a park interpreter for a time of discovery and find out together, then perhaps tour the gardens to find some flying around it!
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Insect Bingo
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Interested in learning about native insects? Join a park interpreter on a guided hike along the Kingfisher Trail to search for insects while trying your luck at a game of Bug Bingo.
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Connect the Pollinator
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Curious about what pollinator is best suited for what plant? What colors attract bees or butterflies? What are host plants? Join a park interpreter to connect the dots on all things pollinators this…
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National Pollinator Week Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Do you love scavenger hunts? How about bugs, plants, and all things to do with pollinators? Come out to Pinnacle Mountain State Park to explore the natural world and see what you can find!
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Moth Cloth!
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an exclusive look at the park, after-hours! Discover all types of "creepy crawlies" and learn how they contribute to the ecosystems they live in. Be sure to bring water,…
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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Ladies, are you looking for someone to go hiking with? Join the Pinnacle Mountain Wild Women and a park interpreter for a hike on one of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park's gorgeous trails or a…
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Hooray for Herps Weekend!
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spend the weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park learning about this group of very misunderstood and under-appreciated animals. Park interpreters will host hikes, crafts, programs, and much more…
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Snake Safe
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us on Hooray for Herpetology Weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park as we delve into what to do when you encounter a snake on the trails or in your campsite or yard. Learn ways to identify some…
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Early Morning Hike on the Kingfisher Trail
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an exclusive early morning guided hike along the Kingfisher Trail to look for a variety of critters that call Pinnacle Mountain State Park home. Please bring a flashlight…
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Snake Smarts
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
With the warmer weather, snakes will be out and about in natural areas. Join a park interpreter for a look at the wonderful world of snakes that live in Arkansas and how to identify and stay safe…
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Amazing Amphibians!
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover some of the amazing amphibians here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park and how important these creatures can be to their natural communities.
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Green Anoles Are Forever Fabulous
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Green anoles are fabulous looking lizards. Join a park interpreter to get a closer look into the remarkable lifestyles of these native reptiles and the stupendous components that makes these lizards…
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Turtles of Arkansas
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Is it a turtle? Or a tortoise? And what is a terrapin? Meet a park Interpreter for answers to these questions and more about these fascinating reptiles.
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Alligators
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join our park interpreter to discuss Arkansas' one and only crocodilian species, the American alligator!
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Mountain Boomer
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There are tales that people used to see mountain boomers on Pinnacle Mountain, but what exactly is a mountain boomer? Is it a reptile or amphibian of sorts, could it be a snake or a frog? Join a park…
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