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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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Hiking Basics and Monument Trails
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Did you know that the Monument Trails can also be used for hiking? But which one should you pick for an adventure? Join a park interpreter to learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family,…
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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…
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Hues of the Hollow
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Take a closer look at the colors hiding in plain sight. From mossy greens to fiery reds, Devil's Den State Park is full of vibrant surprises waiting to be discovered. Join a park interpreter for…
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Knot Knowing is Half the Fun
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Want to know how you can make good connections while fishing at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter for a hands-on knot tying
demonstration where you will discover how to make…
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Living in the Forest: The White-tailed Way
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What
do you know about the white-tailed deer? Join a park interpreter to learn how this amazing animal survives here in the park.
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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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Map Reading Basics
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
GPS is a handy tool to use getting from one place to another, but what if you are in an area where your GPS does not work? How do you navigate? With a
map and a compass! Join a park interpreter to…
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Meet a Critter
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There are many animals that live in Lake Fort Smith State Park. Stop by the visitor center Exhibit Room where a park interpreter has a critter for you to meet up close!
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Wildlife Bingo
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room and discover…
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Talking Turkey
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cherokees who historically inhabited this area were heavily dependent on nature for their livelihood. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater as she explains the importance the wild turkey had to…
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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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From Spark to Flame: Fire-Building Basics
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 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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The Moth Stop
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
When the sun sets, Mount Magazine State Park comes alive with fluttering wings! Join a park interpreter at a glowing moth cloth to meet the hidden pollinators of the night and discover their…
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Moonlight Kayak Tour
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake under the moonlight while
guided by a park interpreter. Learn the basics of kayaking, see what’s visible
in the night sky, weather permitting, and enjoy the…
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Birding Basics
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Bird watching is a hobby for all ages. To get started, you only need the 3 B’s: Binoculars, a Bird book, and Birds. Lake Dardanelle State Park has plenty of birds, so join a park interpreter at the…
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A Better Campfire
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire and…
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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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Morning Bird Songs on the Woody Plant Trail
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Enjoy a morning walk with a park interpreter along the 1-mile Lake Trail as we listen to the songbirds of Devil's Den State Park. Be sure to wear sturdy hiking shoes.
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Hobbs Hiking Club for Adults
Saturday, October 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for our monthly hike for
adults on the first Saturday of each month. Each hike will include healthy
outdoor recreation, sharing some of nature’s secrets, and the opportunity…
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