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Creative Fishing Lures (Bear Creek)
Monday, October 20, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 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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Fish Feeding
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Lake Cruise
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…
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Feeding Frenzy
Thursday, October 23, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what our resident reptiles like to eat or how we prepare their meals? Join the park interpreter for a behind-the-scenes look at feeding time as we explore the unique diets and…
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Fish Feeding
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Furbearers of Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like! Learn what features the animals have that help them survive…
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Frog Calls
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…
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Herb Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Learn how to make herb bundles from scratch. We are using fresh and dried herbs from the museum garden. Food allergens may be present. This is a come-and-go program.
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Pedal Paddle Tour
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Here is your chance to immerse yourself into the natural landscape and discover the rich heritage of the Delta region on a guided bike and kayak tour led by a park interpreter. We will meet at the…
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Build-A-Bat House Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
While more and more bat habitat disappears every year in Arkansas, we can provide the perfect roosting spot for many of our mosquito-eating friends. Join the park interpreter to learn what…
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Fall Colors Hike
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to enjoy the fall colors that Bull Shoals-White River State Park has to offer on a moderately strenuous hike on the Big Bluff Trail. This
hike will take participants…
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Ghost Roast
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Come to Cane Creek State Park for an event so fun it's
scary! A night of fun awaits as you trick-or-treat in the campground! There
will be parking for the event at the boat ramp and a walk up through…
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Owls of Arkansas
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park!
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Fall Next Generation Concert
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
This fall, make the beautiful drive to the Ozark Folk Center for the Next Generation Concert during Bean Festival in Mountain View, Arkansas on Saturday, October 25, 2025. You're sure to enjoy…
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Ghost Roast Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ghost Roasters are invited to find the park interpreter in the campgrounds. During the last hour of our trick-or-treating event, she will be demonstrating how to prepare some epic Dutch oven s'mores…
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Bear Creek Lake Nature Detectives
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to observe, study, and explore the natural environments of Bear Creek Lake. We will be nature detectives, using our senses to investigate the plants, animals, and habitats…
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Naturally Delta Tie-Dye
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Create your own
colorful tie-dye t-shirt with a park interpreter. All supplies provided. Great
for all ages. Please call (870) 295-4040 to sign up by Saturday at 9 a.m.
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Delta Heritage Trail in Autumn
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
No two rides or hikes on Delta Heritage Trail are the same. Each season offers its own show. Join a park interpreter for a guided easy 1-mile hike lasting about 45-minutes on crushed gravel…
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Knife Making Class
Taught by Bradley SpurlockTotal cost of the class is $420 and includes use of tools during class and all materials. Does not include meals or lodging. Registration is required two weeks prior to the…
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From Spark to Flame: Fire-Building Basics at Bear Creek
Monday, October 27, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling, and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your…
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