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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
First Light Kayak Tour
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Many of us get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day and forget to take some time for ourselves, but the natural world relishes in the quiet before the storm. Embrace the day by joining a park…
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Logoly State Park Fall Bioblitz
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Logoly State Park is home to a wide variety of fascinating plants and animals. Not only is it fun to see these things in the park, but you can also help park staff by being a community scientist and…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Become a Community Scientist
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Logoly State Park is home to a wide variety of fascinating plants and animals. Not only is it fun to see them in the park, but these observations represent valuable data that can be used by…
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Junior Apprentice Day at the James Black Blacksmith Shop
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park
blacksmiths and the Four State Iron Munchers blacksmithing club for our Junior Apprentice Day at Historic Washington State Park! Participants of all
ages will be able to work with and…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: "Finding Your Way" Badge Workshop
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Junior Girl Scouts can sharpen their navigation skills during a special badge workshop focused on the “Finding Your Way” badge. This program covers essential skills such as reading different types of…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Geocaching Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the base of the Little Missouri trailhead to learn about the hidden world of geocaching and get the chance to find a few of your own. The portion of the trail we will be…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Guided Bike Ride
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Girl Scouts, here is your chance to get outdoors and experience Delta Heritage Trail State Park on a leisurely guided bike ride!
We will discover the trail's rich history and natural landscape…
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Bike the Park
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Sophia at the main pavilion for a morning bike tour of Daisy State Park. Come see the park by bike and learn more about the interesting history of the park. Please bring your…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.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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Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day: Play the Past
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Girl Scouts, come to the museum and “Play
the Past.” Explore local history, as you
experience the 1920s South Arkansas oil boom. Discover how daily life during the rush for black gold was in some…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Smartphone Photography
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: What Doesn't Belong Here
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Girl Scouts, join a park interpreter for this 1-mile hike and spot what doesn’t belong in nature. Wear sturdy shoes,
bring water and insect repellent. #GSLoveStateParks
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Snakes of Cossatot River
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with our resident snakes and learn about the many snakes of the area. Paint your very own wooden snake to take home!
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
At Lake Chicot State Park, girl scouts can explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short,…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Cookin' Outside
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
What's cooking at Cane Creek State Park? Dessert from a Dutch oven, "hobo" foil pack meals, and even popcorn! Girl Scouts Love State Parks participants will be preparing foods to be made outside, no…
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Introduction To Geocaching
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Do you enjoy puzzles and spending time in the outdoors? If so, join us to find out how you can start geocaching today! Learn the basics of geocaching and try your luck locating the geocaches hidden in…
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Safety Sense
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything! Join Park Interpreter Jaden at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor…
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Nature Journals
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
According to Leave No Trace Principles, nothing should be taken from the natural setting of a state park. Nature journals are a great way to take something with you when you go, without disturbing the…
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