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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Land between the Rivers
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a mildly strenuous hike up and down Crowley’s Ridge. We will look at the different layers of sediment that form the ridge and explore how two mighty rivers helped carve…
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Visitor Center Explorers
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Escape the weather and visit a park interpreter at the visitor center! Explore our sensory station with furs of local animals, learn about reptiles and turtles, and experience many other wonders that…
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The American Alligator
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 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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Lake Chicot Sunset Kayaking
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The sunset at Lake Chicot State Park is exceptional, but the sunset from a kayak on Lake Chicot is an experience you won't soon forget. Join the park interpreter to view the beauty of Lake Chicot…
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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Thursday, May 22, 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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Beginner Mothing Hike
Thursday, May 22, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
These commonly overlooked pollinators shine at night. Enjoy a day of activities with the family; building, exploring, and discovering the habitat and adaptations that allow moths to perform these…
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Fire Building 101
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Campfires sit at the heart of camp outs literally and figuratively. If it weren't for them, where would we cook our s'mores, tell our stories, or simply grow closer to our family and friends? Join the…
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Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
At Lake Chicot State Park, 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, paved, 1-mile…
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Campfire Treats and Trivia
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Evenings are often a good time for a quick orientation to the park. Join a park interpreter to earn a sweet prize and to test your knowledge of the natural world around you! Supplies…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, May 23, 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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Pedal Paddle Tour
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Here is your chance to immerse yourself into the natural landscape and discover the rich heritage of the Delta region on a guided bike and kayak tour led by a park interpreter. Our journey will begin…
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Herb Workshop
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Learn how to make herb bundles from scratch. We are using fresh and dried herbs from the museum garden. Food allergens may be present. This is a come-and-go program.
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Memorial Day Weekend: Canoe the Mississippi River
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State…
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Knots for Anglers
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Knowing how to tie the correct knot for all your fishing needs is important for any angler. Join the park interpreter to learn 5 basic knots for all your fishing needs. All supplies…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Saturday, May 24, 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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First Light Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 6:30 a.m. - 8 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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Day of Service
Sunday, May 25, 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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Brews, Views, and Bonfires
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Awaken your senses and ignite your spirit with Mississippi River State Park's campfire and coffee. Join a park interpreter for a cozy and invigorating retreat where the simplicity of nature meets the…
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Old Town Lake Guided Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 12:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Here is your chance to join a park interpreter on an easy flat-water guided kayak tour of the lake. Paddle through a maze of bald…
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