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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
First Light Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 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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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Bike Tour
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 8:45 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore outdoors hiking and biking. Here is your chance to start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 6-mile bike ride on an…
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Dragonfly Days: Migration in Motion
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for Dragonfly Days, a hands-on nature experience celebrating the incredible migration of dragonflies across North America! Each year, thousands of dragonflies take to the skies in one of…
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Visitor Center Turtle Races
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cheer on your favorite turtle at Cane Creek State Park's first turtle races! Checkered flag and all during the month of July! The first race will occur on Independence Day at the visitor center.…
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Name that Noggin!
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Can you name the Cane Creek State Park creature craniums correctly? Do you know how to identify animals by their skull? There are lots of wonderful and amazing creatures that call Arkansas home, and…
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The American Alligator
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Lake
Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident
alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that
alligators play in their native…
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"What's that Fur?"
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Can you correctly name the furs on our table? In this fun-filled game, try to be the first to name all the furs and learn about the animals they belong to with a park interpreter at Cane Creek State…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 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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Day of Service
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
For this day of service, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…
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Barn Cave Adventure Hike
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Take a quick hike to one of the few caves of Mount Magazine
State Park, Barn Cave. This small cave is a shelter with a story, and resides right
beside Magazine Falls, which is beautiful even when you…
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Dragonflies and Damselflies
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park volunteer to observe dragonflies and damselflies and learn about their incredible aerial skills.
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Delta Heritage Trail Lick Creek Guided Hike
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Here is your chance to get outdoors and experience Delta Heritage Trail State Park. Meet at the visitor center and then we will caravan in your personal vehicles a short way to the Lick Creek…
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What’s in a Bucket of Soil?
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Discover the difference between dirt and soil using magnifiers and tools in this hands-on program.
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Visitor Center Turtle Races
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cheer on your favorite turtle at Cane Creek State Park's first turtle races! Checkered flag and all during the month of July! The first race will occur on Independence Day at the visitor center.…
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Signs of Wildlife and Animal Spotting
Monday, July 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on Trotting Fox Trail to spot tracks, scat, nests, and feeding marks—clues to hidden wildlife. Learn to use easy apps for identifying animals and plants. All ages welcome.…
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Nature Journaling
Monday, July 14, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Nature journaling is a great way to remember what you have seen, increase observational skills, relax, or just be creative. It is also open to anyone of any age. All ages can find journaling a great…
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From Spark to Flame: Fire-Building Basics at Bear Creek
Monday, July 14, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 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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Fish Cleaning Demonstration
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Would you like to begin utilizing the fish you catch as food to feed your family? Join a park employee and learn how to clean a fish and use the Lake Chicot State Park fish cleaning station.…
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Fun with Furs
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Touch and examine real animal furs with a park interpreter. Learn about native mammals and their adaptations through hands-on discovery. Bring your questions and curiosity for this interactive…
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