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Fish Feeding
Friday, October 03, 2025
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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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, October 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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Mammals of the Mountain
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call this mountain home!
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Healing Waters
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.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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Guess That Creature
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
How well do you know
the special creatures and features of Lake Ouachita State Park? Meet a park interpreter to take the "creature challenge." We see how good you at are at identifying photos,…
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CSI: Campground Scene Investigation
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Have you ever found tracks and wondered what animal made them? Join a park interpreter and learn how to identify animals found in our park by the evidence they leave behind.
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Journaling the Journey
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the natural setting. Join a…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Series: Campfire Nachos
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Ready for some easy and delicious campfire nachos cooked in a Dutch oven? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for this Dutch oven dinner! We will learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking in this…
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GSI: Game Scene Investigation
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Have you ever wanted
to be a detective? Get your chance to use your investigative skills at Bull Shoals-White
River State Park to determine what happened on a snowy day. The park
interpreter will…
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Snake Sense
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in…
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Campfire Coffee
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park
interpreter this morning for a lesson in campfire coffee. Learn some helpful brewing techniques before enjoying a cup
yourself!
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Annual Keep Arkansas Beautiful Crater Cleanup
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Do your part to help clean up Crater of Diamonds State Park! We're hosting our annual cleanup event, in conjunction with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission's fall Great Arkansas Cleanup campaign.…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup at Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park needs your help! Join other volunteers and park staff to participate in a litter pickup in multiple sections of the park. All supplies will be provided.
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Great Arkansas Cleanup
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us for the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Lake Ouachita! Spend a day on the water making a difference. We’ll meet at the Lake Ouachita State Park Marina and head out at 9 a.m. on a large, covered…
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Leave No Trace Watercolors
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Do you know the 7 principles of Leave No Trace? Join a park interpreter to make your very own artwork and learn about the different ways we can help keep our park clean and healthy for other visitors…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn about nature and see a new perspective on our nature scavenger hunt! Join a park interpreter for a guided 3/4-mile hike to complete this outdoor scavenger hunt. Please wear good shoes…
Heart Healthy
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Hooves through History
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Historic Washington State Park will offer a hoof care demonstration at the Sanders Barnyard. Attendees will witness and discuss the methods used by 19th century pioneers to keep their horses…
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Snakes of Cossatot River
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Stop by Brushy Creek Recreation Area to learn about the many snakes of the park and paint your very own wooden snake to take home! This is a come and go station.
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