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Benefield Sunrise HIke
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 5:45 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
Are you an early bird? The Benefield Trail has an overlook that is built for the early birds that enjoy a grand sunrise over Mount Magazine State Park! Head lamps or flashlights, season-appropriate…
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Adaptation Artistry
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Birds have many special adaptations that make them especially suited for the area in which they live. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore some of these…
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Backyard Birding Basics
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Birding is a fun, easy, and accessible activity that anyone can enjoy. All you need to get started are the three B's - binoculars, a bird book, and birds! Join a park interpreter at the picnic tables…
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Woodland Birding Hike
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The forests of Lake Fort Smith State Park offer the perfect habitat for tree birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Join a park interpreter for a short hike to search for these…
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Lake Kayaking Excursion
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer view of birds and wildlife you may not have had before, all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a…
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Nifty Nests
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join a park interpreter to find out which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own…
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Wings Over the Water
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Get a chance to view the two species of vulture in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and how to identify…
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Let's Go Birding!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Devil’s Den State Park is home to many different kinds of birds from Carolina wrens to red-bellied woodpeckers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for birds in the park. Please…
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Owl Prowl on Devil's Racetrack
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an evening exploration into the mysterious world of owls that inhabit Devil's Den State Park year-round. We'll begin at the amphitheater discussing about these nocturnal…
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Let's Go Birding!
Monday, July 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Lake Fort Smith State Park is home to many kinds of birds from vultures to warblers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for the many birds in the park. Binoculars are provided.…
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Nature Sensory Hike on Sinking Stream Trail
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Hike along this easy 0.5-mile trail and enjoy the sights, sounds and
smells of the forest before the heat of the day. This guided hike will
encourage you to slow down and truly experience the forest.…
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Birding from Shepherd Springs Road
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Sometimes the best birding comes from pulling over on the side of the road in an area of prime habitat. Join a park interpreter for a carpool road trip down Shepherd Springs Road to bird from the…
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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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Birding Hike on Big Bluff Trail
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover what birds we can see or hear on the Big Bluff Trail. This trail is moderately strenuous with rocky, uneven terrain. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, insect…
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Devils Racetrack Bird Watch
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Settle in by scenic Lee Creek and let the birds come to you! Join a park interpreter for a peaceful birdwatching experience in the diverse Devils Racetrack terrain. Bring binoculars and a comfy chair.
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Woodland Birding Hike
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The forests of Lake Fort Smith State Park offer the perfect habitat for tree birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Join a park interpreter for a short hike to search for these…
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A Bird's Buffet
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Which bird eats what? Join a park interpreter for a fun activity while discovering how different birds use their special adaptations to eat certain foods.
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"Sense"-able Hike
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
When is the last time you stopped to watch a bird land in a tree? What about stopped to smell a cedar tree? Join a park interpreter to spend time outdoors and use all of your senses on…
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Birding from Shepherd Springs Road
Monday, July 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Sometimes the best birding comes from pulling over on the side of the road in an area of prime habitat. Join a park interpreter for a carpool road trip down Shepherd Springs Road to bird from the…
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Let's Go Birding!
Monday, July 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lake Fort Smith State Park is home to many kinds of birds from vultures to warblers. Meet a park interpreter to go on a birding stroll to look for the many birds in the park. Binoculars are provided.…
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