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Furry Facts
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
How well do you know the mammals that inhabit Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter and find out a few furry facts!
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Wonder House Tour
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
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Stars on the Summit
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
What conditions are needed to view the planets and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes! Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens…
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UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Ouachita National Forest surrounds Queen Wilhelmina State Park and is full of the unknown. Join a park interpreter as we investigate some unknown forest objects, try to decipher the clues, and…
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Slithering Snakes
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
There is no such thing as a “bad snake.” Join a park interpreter to find out more about the six venomous snake species in Arkansas and what to do if you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation…
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Arkansas Wildlife: Real Life Pokémon
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Pokemon are often thought of as having the coolest abilities and adaptations to their environment. Queen Wilhelmina State Park is home to wildlife with adaptations that rival that of Pokemon! Join a…
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Pioneer Cemetery Tour
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
The Pioneer Cemetery is the resting place for the first settlers on Rich Mountain. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to hear about life for settlers in the 1860s and the history of the…
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Bear Necessities
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Arkansas was historically known as "The Bear State" for its plentiful population of black bears. Join a park interpreter to hear about the history of black bears in the state and why they are so…
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Birds eat various things, from worms to fish, to seeds and insects. Join a park interpreter to learn all about the diet of birds while we make an all-natural bird feeder for you to take home…
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Unraveling Animal Myths
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Have you ever been told that juvenile snakes are more venomous than adult snakes? Or has your mother ever told you that you are blind as a bat? Join a park interpreter to discuss the…
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Nature Bingo
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
We often spend so much time focusing on the ground in front of us that we don't notice the amazing things just out of our view. Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Spring Trail and…
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Queen Wilhelmina State Park Jenga
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
How much do you know about the plants, wildlife, and history of Rich Mountain? Meet in the hearth room to find out by playing a game of Jenga with a twist!
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Wonder House Tour
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
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Bear Necessities
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Arkansas was historically known as "The Bear State" for its plentiful population of black bears. Join a park interpreter to hear about the history of black bears in the state and why they are so…
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Microscopic Mayhem
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
A whole world is hiding in the moss and soil at Queen Wilhelmina State Park, you only need the right tools to see it! Meet a park interpreter in the hearth room before setting out on a short adventure…
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Furry Facts
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
How well do you know the mammals that inhabit Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter and find out a few furry facts!
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Nature Journals
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Have you ever seen something you wanted to take from the park, but knew you weren't supposed to? Nature journals are a great way to take something with you when you go, while not disturbing the park's…
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Pioneer Cemetery Tour
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Pioneer Cemetery is the resting place for the first settlers on Rich Mountain. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to hear about life for settlers in the 1860s and the history of the…
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Picture This: Smartphone Photography
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn some essential rules of photography,…
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Wonder House Tour
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
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