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Name that Fish
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How familiar are you with the fish that live in the lakes and rivers of Mississippi River State Park? Stop by to test your skills at identifying some of the fish that are found in these bodies of…
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Wildflower Walk
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is home to a multitude of wildflowers that are lots of different shapes, sizes, and colors that bloom for a short time before giving way to the next…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…
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Make a Fabric Basket
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Make a Fabric BasketTaught by Donna Nichols*** Click Here to register ***Make a fun and functional fabric basket in this beginning quilting class. In this class, you'll learn or practice your rotary…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…
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Discovery Hike on the Big Bluff Trail
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join the park interpreter for a 1.75-mile hike on the Big Bluff Trail. We will look to see what’s blooming and what’s
happening in the forest now that summer is here. The trail is…
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First Light Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 6:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Many of us get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day and forget to take some time for ourselves, but the natural world relishes in the quiet before the storm. Embrace the day by joining a park…
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Birding Basics: Bear Creek
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ever wonder what kind of bird was sitting in the tree by your campsite, or which one was singing a song to wake you up? Join a park interpreter to discover the joy of birding on Bear Creek Trail. We…
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Visitor Center Explorers
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Escape the weather and visit a park interpreter at the visitor center! Explore our sensory station with furs of local animals, learn about reptiles and turtles, and experience many other wonders that…
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Arkansas Black Bear
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Did you know that Arkansas used to be called the Bear State? Join a park interpreter for a fascinating program on the history and present habitat of bears in Arkansas. This program is full…
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Day of Service
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
For this day of service, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…
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Mother's Day Buffet at The Skillet
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This Mother's Day, make the beautiful drive to the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View on Sunday, May 11 for a tasty Southern buffet and homemade desserts! The Skillet will serve its famous Mother's…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Test your knowledge of the natural world of Crowley's Ridge! Everyone will get a list. To count your item, you just put a check mark on your paper or take a picture of the item. We can compare when…
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Delivering the Mail on Delta Heritage Trail Hike
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Delta Heritage Trail once was the path of trains that delivered mail to communities along its course. Here is your chance to discover how mail was delivered in the past and even get a chance to work…
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Color Wheel Hike
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and pick a color! Take time to enjoy the great outdoors at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and try to find your chosen color on this moderately difficult trail…
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The American Alligator
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Lake
Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident
alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that
alligators play in their native…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the park interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot…
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Stained Glass Tulip Panel Class
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Friday, May 16, 2025
Stained Glass Tulip Panel Class
Taught by Dona Sawyer*** Click Here for more information or to register. ***Total cost of class - $320 includes all materials and use of tools during class and…
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
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Community Square Dance
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Stop by the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, and enjoy this timeless Ozarks tradition from 7-9 p.m., weather permitting. Admission is free and on-lookers…
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