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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Kayak'n & Klean'n
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Arkansas volunteers are invited to assist in the spring-cleaning effort during Keep America Beautiful: Great American Cleanup on Cane Creek Lake. Help Keep Arkansas Beautiful by helping reduce litter…
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Woodland Wander - Horseshoe Mountain Trail
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
As the days get longer in spring, it allows us a wonderful opportunity to look for wildflowers, butterflies, and other bits of nature that we don’t see during the short, cold days of winter. Join Park…
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A Hike of Many Colors
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The forest at Logoly State Park is full of color, especially in the spring. Join the park interpreter for a 1.25-mile hike where we will search for the colors of the woods. Tennis shoes or hiking…
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Cedar Falls Hike
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
To know Petit Jean State Park, you have to know Cedar Falls. Meet a park interpreter to hike down to the foot of this landmark waterfall! The Cedar Falls hike is 2-miles round trip and strenuous,…
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Beginner Butter and Cheesemaking Workshop
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cheese and butter making have long been effective ways to preserve milk and for the families of tenant farmers and sharecroppers, selling cheese and butter to the local general store was a reliable…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Woodland Wander
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter and wander along the Bear Creek Lake Nature Trail to search out a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1-mile in length. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, bring water, and…
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A Home for a Black Bear
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The American black bear relies on quality habitat in order to thrive and call Arkansas home. Join park interpreters to discover the ins and outs of the life of a black bear and investigate the vital…
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Trail Tales
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Put on your detective caps and figure out what the animals have been up to in Lake Ouachita State Park. Animal signs can be found all around us here in the park, and they tell us the stories of the…
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Healing Waters
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The “healing” waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past as they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the…
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The Great Green Gobbler
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hop on into the spring while discovering how bullfrogs hunt their food. This program will last about 30 minutes and is in the nature cabin. Come ready to hop along and see if you can make it as a…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Here is your chance to learn how to prepare a simple fruit dessert on your next camping adventure using a Dutch oven. This is the perfect opportunity to try one out for the first time as all equipment…
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Critter Crunch
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
1 pm - 1:30 pmJoin Park Interpreter Carrie as we learn about what snakes and turtles eat, then watch them chow down! We will meet at the nature cabin. This program will last about 30 minutes.
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Creative Fishing Lures (Bear Creek)
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Lots of fishermen enjoy crappie and bass fishing on Bear Creek Lake. Today we are going to discuss several of the fish bass and crappie like to eat, then you can choose the shape of the one you want…
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Mammals of Cossatot River
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the Falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with park interpreters! This is a come and go station.
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Kayak Lake Tour
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
No previous paddling experience necessary. Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves. Sign up early…
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