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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Nature Cabin
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or answer…
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Name that Fish
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
How familiar are you with the fish that live in the lakes and rivers of Mississippi River State Park? Stop by to test your skills at identifying some of the fish that are found in these bodies of…
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The Land Speaks Hike
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Did you know that you can learn a new language during your park visit? Join a park interpreter to uncover the hidden language of the land during this easy 1-mile guided hike on the Island…
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Mammals of the Mountain
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
How well do you know the mammals of Queen Wilhelmina State Park? Join a park interpreter to discover some fascinating (and furry) facts about the animals that call this mountain home!
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Prospector Trail Guided Hike
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past!…
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The southern Arkansas Delta is a snake’s dream habitat as it is warm, wet, and crawling with insects. Join Park Interpreter Brandi to learn about the snakes that live at Lake Chicot State Park.…
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Communit-trees Hike
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on a 3/4-mile guided walk along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…
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Snake Sense
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in…
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made…
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Bats Campfire Circle: Bear Creek
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with the park and become a bat ambassador! Don’t forget to bring your…
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Discovery Hike
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the sights and sounds Lake Catherine State Park has to offer. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be…
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Guided Night Bat Hike
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join the park interpreter on an exciting nighttime hike about the history of bats here. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek…
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Golf Course Safari
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made…
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Stars on the Summit
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
What conditions are needed to view the planets and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes! Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens…
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KDLB 47th Annual Shoreline Cleanup
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Keeping DeGray Lake Beautiful is a Coordinating Partner of the Great Arkansas Cleanup, which takes place annually September through October. The event is the "nation's largest community improvement…
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Paint The Prairie
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join museum staff for a creative art-filled hour of painting
the prairie landscape. Study the wide-open sky of the Arkansas Grand Prairie,
vistas of brilliant blue sky, waves of emerald-green grasses…
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Keep Arkansas Beautiful Cleanup
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Its time for the fall cleanup in partnership with Keep Arkansas Beautiful. This is a self-guided river cleanup. Volunteers can pick up litter along the banks of the river or by boat. Trash bags and…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup: Lake Chicot Invasive Plant Removal
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Our resource is our mission at Lake Chicot State Park. During this years Great Arkansas Cleanup event, we are focusing on the improvement of our park's native ecology by removing areas of invasive…
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