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131st Old Soldiers Reunion
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
A week of fun starting nightly at 6 p.m. with carnival rides, games, prizes, food, bingo, and more each evening. Free access and parking. Sponsored by VFW Post 7831. Contact the park for more…
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Food as Medicine Class
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Food as MedicineTaught by Susan Belsinger *** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ***This class is about knowing herbs intimately; from the garden and beyond and into the kitchen. It is a basic…
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Lake Cruise
Wednesday, July 16, 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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Burn Smart, Leave No Mark
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals, but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From…
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along…
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Tails on Monument Trails
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Leash up your friendly pup and join a park interpreter for an invigorating hike through the Monument Trail area, where breathtaking views await. This moderate 2-mile trek promises adventure, so be…
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Furbearers of Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.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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Sunrise Symphony
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Rise and shine! Join a park interpreter to enjoy the sunrise symphony taking place in Withrow Springs State Park. Learn more about why birds sing their songs and how to identify the birds responsible.…
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Stained Glass Simple Flag Panel
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Stained Glass Simple Flag PanelTaught by Dona Sawyer *** Click Here for more information or to register.***Make a 7" x 8” stained glass July Flag Panel in your choice of reds, whites, and…
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Woodland Wander
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter and wander along the Monument trails to search for a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1-3 miles in length, please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and don't forget…
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Dark Forests, White Tails
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What do you know about white-tailed deer?
Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn how this amazing animal survives here in
the park.
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Nature Journaling 101
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Access your inner artist through the process of nature journaling. Historically kept by naturalists exploring new areas, nature journals are a fun, creative way to connect with your surroundings. Join…
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Hiking through the Legacy of the CCC
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park
interpreter to walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps, where
hard work and craftsmanship created a park that is seamless with the landscape.
This is an easy 1/4-mile hike…
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Burn Smart, Leave No Mark
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals, but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From…
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Communi-Trees Hike
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Withrow Springs State Park is home to a vibrant forest ecosystem. Join a park interpreter to learn how to identify some of our more common tree species and the role they play in the "communi-tree."…
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Mighty Morphers
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What is metamorphosis? What kind of animals go through it and how does that compare to how people grow? Join a park interpreter to learn about the process, why it’s unique, and create a tie-dye coffee…
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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…
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Secret Language of Flowers
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Did you know that wildflowers have a secret language for our pollinators? Come join a park interpreter to discover how flowers here at Devils Den communicate with our pollinators.
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Bird Song Symphonies
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
While exploring you may hear a symphony of songs being performed by the many different birds here at Devil's Den State Park. Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick out some of the common…
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Color Wheel Hike
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 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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