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Turtles of Arkansas
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Is it a turtle? Or a tortoise? And what is a terrapin? Meet with a park Interpreter who will answer these questions and more about these fascinating reptiles. Weather permitting, you may actually get…
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Insect Bingo
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Spring is a great time to find insects! Join a park interpreter on this guided hike along the trail to find some of Pinnacle Mountain State Park's coolest and most diverse creatures. From cicadas to…
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Little Wild Ones
Thursday, March 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
These nature programs are designed for young children ages 2 - 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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Annual Spring Break Canoe Float
Sunday, March 23, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us for Spring Break as we cast off and float down the scenic Little Maumelle River. Drift past breathtaking shoreline, enjoy beautiful views of the mountain only seen from the water, discover…
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Meandering on the Mountain: Base Trail Hike
Monday, March 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Pinnacle Mountain's Base Trail traverses through beautiful deciduous and evergreen forests, skirts the banks of the Little Maumelle River, and acts as a connector for other trails throughout our…
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Keys to the Kingfisher
Monday, March 24, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter as we meander along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we…
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Mammals of Mischief
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter as we learn more about one of our favorite mammals in the park, the fox! We will discover some of our state’s history relating to foxes, discover some of their unique…
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Dickinson Overlook Hike
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Want to explore the eastern hills of Pinnacle Mountain State Park? Join a park interpreter on a guided hike down the Rocky Valley Trail and up the East Quarry spur to Dickinson Overlook for…
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I Ate a Bug Club
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Insects make up the largest living mass on the planet and some people actually eat them. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique characteristics and roles of bugs in our environment and view…
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Take Nothing But Pictures
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you ever been hiking in a park and discovered a pretty rock and wanted to take it? Or a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it? Join a park interpreter to enjoy a wonderful stroll along a short…
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Reptiles of Arkansas
Thursday, March 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn all about the different reptiles of Pinnacle Mountain State Park! #ARSpringBreak
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Common Tracking
Thursday, March 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
"Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints" is what they say. Creatures leave clues about themselves throughout the forests of Arkansas. Join a park interpreter as we explain how to…
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Middle Mountain Hike
Friday, March 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Enjoy a morning hike with a park interpreter as we traverse Middle Mountain along one of our most popular trails. This less than 3-mile loop is easy in difficulty and popular among all ages. Make sure…
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Pinnacle Mountain Mammals
Friday, March 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter near the playground at the West Summit area to learn about the different mammals that call Pinnacle Mountain State Park their home. You'll also discover their roles in the…
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Bluebird House Workshop
Saturday, March 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Eastern bluebirds are back, and bluebirds are often known as the symbol of happiness, meaning they are generally associated with the concepts of joy and harmony and the essence of life and…
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Little Wild Ones
Thursday, April 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
These nature programs are designed for young children ages 2 - 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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Little Wild Ones
Thursday, April 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
These nature programs are designed for young children ages 2 - 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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Little Wild Ones
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
These nature programs are designed for young children ages 2 - 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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