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Purge the Privet
                                    Monday, November 10, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater and help remove invasive privet to protect native habitats at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Learn to identify this harmful plant, then grab some gloves and…
                            
                        
            
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        Equipped to Survive
                                    Monday, November 10, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                             Life
at Mount Magazine State Park is equipped to survive what can be a challenging
environment. Are you equipped to survive a quiz that tests your knowledge of
Mount Magazine State Park’s resources?…
                            
                        
            
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        What's for Lunch
                                    Tuesday, November 11, 2025
                                            / 5:30 a.m. - 6 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
                            
                        
            
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        Morning Bird Hike
                                    Tuesday, November 11, 2025
                                            / 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join a park interpreter in front of the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new…
                            
                        
            
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        Eagle Tour
                                    Tuesday, November 11, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…
                            
                        
            
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        A Walk amongst the Fish
                                    Tuesday, November 11, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle. 
                            
                        
            
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        Spinning and Lace Making Demonstration
                                    Wednesday, November 12, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an…
                            
                        
            
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        Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
                                    Wednesday, November 12, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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        Eagle Tour
                                    Thursday, November 13, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…
                            
                        
            
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        Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
                                    Thursday, November 13, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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        The Arkansas Traveler
                                    Thursday, November 13, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Lake Dardanelle State Park is the site of many unique events in history, and the Arkansas Traveler is one that has molded Arkansas folklore for years. The painting is thought to have been based on…
                            
                        
            
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        T.R.A.I.L.S.
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Don’t leave home without it! Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail and discover the must-haves to remain safe and have fun on trails. The Big Ben Trail is a moderately…
                            
                        
            
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        Cameron Bluff Stroll
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s…
                            
                        
            
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        What's the Catch?
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret…
                            
                        
            
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        Erosion in Motion
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Erosion has shaped past, present and future at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique geology of the park and the stories erosion simultaneously preserves and…
                            
                        
            
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        Resourceful Raptors--Vultures
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Eagles and hawks are not the only raptors soaring overhead. Join a park interpreter to unlock the secrets of success which vultures have mastered. From eyesight and smell to teamwork and smarts,…
                            
                        
            
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        A Beneficial Benefield Hike
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 5 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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        Chunkey Champions
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Before the days of baseball, a different type of game dominated the United States. Join Park Interpreter Megan to learn about the indigenous game of Chunkey and then play the game for yourself. Do you…
                            
                        
            
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        Sunset Stroll
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Lake Dardanelle State Park boasts many spectacular sunsets. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take an easy sunset stroll along the shoreline of the lake and enjoy the iconic views of…
                            
                        
            
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        Feeling Froggy!
                                    Friday, November 14, 2025
                                            / 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
                                                
            
                                                                            Visit with a park interpreter to learn more about the wonderful world of frogs and toads. How are they the same, and what are their differences? Frogs help control the insect population and are a good…
                            
                        
            
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