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Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Campfire Craft
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Want to learn how to build a fire? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to build your own! This program will last around 30 minutes.
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Lake Cruise
Tuesday, March 03, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
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Lake Cruise
Thursday, March 05, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
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Eagle Measure Up
Thursday, March 05, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Bald eagles are incredible not only for their beauty and speed, but for their size as well. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about the bald eagles…
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Geocaching Hike on the Island Trail
Saturday, March 07, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 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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Arkansas Spring Break Week: Spear and Atlatl Demonstration
Saturday, March 07, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a spear? Join a park interpreter to learn how to throw a spear with the help of a little-known Native American tool called an atlatl. Through this fun…
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Nightshine: Eyes in the Dark
Saturday, March 07, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to find out the creature behind glowing eyes in the dark and why they glow.
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Pedal and Picnic Ride
Sunday, March 08, 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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Pioneer Games
Sunday, March 08, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us for a fun Sunday at the battlefield, filled with family-friendly games and activities from the 1800s. Meet at Latta Barn.
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Tools of Survival
Sunday, March 08, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
How did early Arkansans survive without modern tools? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore the traditional tools and weapons used for…
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Lake Cruise
Monday, March 09, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
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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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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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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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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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Camp Ouachita Walking Tour
Sunday, March 15, 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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Animal Imposters!
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Don’t let the mimics fool you. Join a park interpreter to learn which animal is the imposter.
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Trees of Hobbs and Arkansas Arbor Day Tabletop
Sunday, March 15, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Hobbs State Park is dominated by forests made up of various tree species, including the now rare Ozark chinquapin. Learn about these TREE-mendous providers of food, shelter, and oxygen as well as…
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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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