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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Afternoon Kayak Expedition
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Seeing DeGray Lake is not the same as experiencing it! Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline and exploring beautiful coves. No…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge Tour
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’s…
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Sunset Cruise
Thursday, March 12, 2026
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands before settling down to watch a…
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Nature Cabin Drop In
Friday, March 13, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, March 13, 2026
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands before settling down to watch a…
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Night Eyes
Friday, March 13, 2026
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Have you ever shone a flashlight into the woods and seen a pair of eyes staring back at you? It might be creepy, but there is a reason for the reflection! Join a park interpreter on a late-night…
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Introduction to Forging Workshop
Saturday, March 14, 2026 - Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the…
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Ranger Beads
Saturday, March 14, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach…
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Pine Needle Painting
Saturday, March 14, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Don’t have a paintbrush? No worries! Join a park interpreter in the classroom to use pine needles as a unique paintbrush for this fun craft. All supplies provided.
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Nature Cabin Drop In
Saturday, March 14, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover what makes Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to present brief programs, help start your explorer program or answer any…
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Camp Ouachita Walking Tour
Saturday, March 14, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Step into the past on the Camp Ouachita Walking Tour. On this guided walk, you will learn the history of Camp Ouachita and Lake Sylvia from a park interpreter. Explore beautiful views, the Girl Scouts…
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Backyard Insects
Saturday, March 14, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you ever seen an insect and had no idea what it was? We can help with that! Join a park interpreter at the Falls to learn how to use an insect ID guide to understand what insects are coming to…
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Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, March 14, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for one of the most beautiful views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains at sunset by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Please sign-up in person at…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, March 14, 2026
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Treat yourself to a relaxing and scenic evening cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands before settling down to watch a…
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Pedal and Picnic Ride
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at…
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Who Goes There
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover who they are and what…
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Big Maumelle River Spring Canoe Float
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
It is early spring and there is no better way to enjoy the great outdoors than getting out on the water paddling down the scenic Maumelle River watching wildlife and taking in the sights. Call to sign…
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Geocaching Hike on the Green Heron Trail
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover the family-fun world of geocaching. Afterwards, we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache! Smartphone users are encouraged to download a geocaching app in…
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The Wonderful World of Worms
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Worms are some of nature’s best recyclers. Join the park interpreter to meet the park’s squirmy cleanup crew and find out how they can help you, too.
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Sensory Sunday
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Plantation Agriculture Museum is committed to creating an inclusive and educational experience for all visitors, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to…
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