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Rise and Dine: Easy Dutch Oven Breakfast Treat Demonstration at Bear Creek
Sunday, April 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a morning of flavorful exploration as we showcase the art of crafting delicious breakfast treats in Arkansas' official state cooking vessel, the cast iron Dutch oven. We…
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Wildflower Walk
Sunday, April 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Mississippi River State Park's native flower gardens are an exciting place to explore! Learn how to identify these beautiful, diverse flowers and what makes each unique. Join a park interpreter on…
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Wild Women Wednesday: The Gravel Grind
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Discover the power, grit, and camaraderie of wild women on the trail! Join a park interpreter for a weekly gravel ride, covering 4-6 miles on different routes each week. Whether you're new to gravel…
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Campfire Treats and Trivia
Friday, April 25, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. Join a park interpreter to earn a sweet prize and to test your knowledge of the natural world around you! Supplies…
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Animal Tracks and Signs: Bear Creek
Saturday, April 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Animals leave all sorts of clues telling us where they have been and what they’ve been doing. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of the signs animals leave. #ARSpringBreak
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Birding Basics: Bear Creek
Saturday, April 26, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Ever wonder what kind of bird was sitting in the tree by your campsite, or which one was singing a song to wake you up? Join a park interpreter to discover the joy of birding on Bear Creek Trail. We…
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Watercolor by the Water's Edge
Saturday, April 26, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a lakeside painting session where water meets color! Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this program is for all skill levels.…
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Brews, Views, and Bonfires
Sunday, April 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Awaken your senses and ignite your spirit with Mississippi River State Park's campfire and coffee. Join a park interpreter for a cozy and invigorating retreat where the simplicity of nature meets the…
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Fishing 101 at Storm Creek
Sunday, April 27, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join the park ranger to learn some of the basics of fishing here at Mississippi River State Park. Discover some of the different types of fish that can be harvested from our lakes and what they eat. …
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Memorial Day Weekend: Canoe the Mississippi River
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State…
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Labor Day Weekend: Canoe the Mississippi River
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State…
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Fall Star Party
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Discover astronomy with the Memphis Astronomical Society. This is a family-friendly event for all ages! The first part of the program will be inside to teach guests what is in the night sky.…
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