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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Women in the Woods: Backpacking the Cane Creek Lake Trail
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
You can grow your roots in Arkansas State Parks. Join the park interpreters as Lake Frierson State Park’s Women in the Woods series hits the trail for a backpacking trip at Cane Creek State Park! We…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Scales, Tails, and Survival Tools
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Slither into the world of snakes at your own pace with this self-guided craft! Learn how these legless reptiles survive in the wild with a fun, hands-on activity designed for scouts of all ages. Pick…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: A Food Chain Card Game Adventure!
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Test your knowledge of nature with Phases of the Forest, a fun, interactive card game inspired by the classic Phase 10! In this special version, players complete ecosystem-themed “Phases” by…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Paddle Through the Wild, a Self-Guided Kayak Exploration of Lake Frierson
Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Glide across the waters of Lake Frierson on a self-guided kayak adventure and uncover the hidden world of the lake’s plants and animals. Pick up a self-guided tour sheet at the visitor center, then…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Secrets of the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Discover the hidden wonders of Lake Frierson State Park at your own pace with a self-led scavenger hunt! Use fun clues to uncover how plants, animals, and the environment work together to create a…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: A Walk Through the Garden
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join two park interpreters for a walk through the Carl Hunter Memorial Garden near the River View Center! This monumental scene has a lot to offer in terms of beauty and a lot to teach about landscape…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Cabin Trail Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to take an easy, 0.5-mile hike along the Cabin Trail to explore the native flora and fauna of Woolly Hollow State Park. Please be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water!…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join
Park Interpreter Carrie at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy,
handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things
that make Petit Jean State Park a…
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Early Birder Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: The Power of a Name – Guided Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Names hold power! Join a park
interpreter as we hike the Big Ben Trail to learn about the history of Village
Creek State Park, the power behind the name “Ben,” and the power your name can
have here…
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Birding 101
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Intro to Kayaking
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an introduction to kayaking on the serene Maumelle River. This 2-hour kayak program is a fun and safe way to dip your toes into the world of water adventure and is a great…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Where the Rivers Meet
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have
shaped the past and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the
surrounding area. Join a park interpreter to learn about "stewardship" and…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Watercolor Painting
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Throughout time, water has had a
big impact on Village Creek State Park! From shaping the landscape long ago to
shaping the activities we enjoy here today, water has the power to shape life
at Village…
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Finding Woody
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake
Bailey for a chance to see a few. Bring…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Citizen Scientist Hike
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn the importance of citizen science and learn how to track wildlife data using apps and websites! Walk the Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail, a moderate 0.5-mile…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Eco Kaleidoscope Stroll
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
You need every color to make a rainbow, just as every species is essential to Village Creek State Park's ecosystem. Join a park interpreter on a journey to find
colorful connections along the…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Hikin' for Lichen
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
It covers our trees, rocks, and even buildings- but we seldom notice.
Join Park Interpreter Baron at the Bear Cave Trailhead to witness the hidden
vibrance of Petit Jean State Park’s Lichens. This is…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup: Glass Recycling Drop-Off
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Recycling was an essential part of rural life for people living over a century ago and it should remain an important part of ours today. One item that can be hard to recycle is glass, so let…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Journey to Germination
Sunday, September 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn more about what a seed must overcome in its journey to germination, as well as the different methods of seed dispersal. This program includes a hands-on activity to…
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