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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
First Light Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 26, 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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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Visitor Center Turtle Races
Saturday, July 26, 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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Brews, Views, and Bonfires at Storm Creek
Saturday, July 26, 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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Name that Noggin!
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Sunday, July 27, 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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Creative Fishing Lures (Storm Creek)
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Lots of fishermen enjoy crappie and bass fishing on Bear Creek Lake. Today we are going to discuss several of the fish bass and crappie like to eat, then you can choose the shape of the one you want…
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The American Alligator
Saturday, July 26, 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 26, 2025 - Sunday, July 27, 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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Owl Prowl: Horner Neck
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Ideally suited for their nocturnal existence, owls command the night skies on silent wings. Discover the incredible adaptations these creatures have developed that allow them to be predators of the…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:15 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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Nature Scavenger Hunt Sunday Stroll
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Morning hikes are cooler in July, and the Delta View Trail offers plenty of items for a nature scavenger hunt. Take a Sunday stroll where the West Gulf Coastal Plain meets the Mississippi Alluvial…
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Day of Service
Sunday, July 27, 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 27, 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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Delta Heritage Trail State Park Guided Bike Ride Watson to Yancopin
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore the outdoors through hiking and biking. Start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 10-mile bike ride on an easy flat…
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Brews, Views, and Bonfires
Sunday, July 27, 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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Wildlife Exploration Walk
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Mississippi River State Park is teeming with wildlife for us to observe. Join a park interpreter to see how many different types of critters we can spy hiding in the diverse forest of Crowley’s Ridge.…
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Visitor Center Turtle Races
Sunday, July 27, 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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Watercolor by the Water's Edge
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a lakeside painting session where water meets color! Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this program is for all skill levels.…
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Ridge Exploration Hike
Monday, July 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Discover the unique habitat of Crowley's Ridge as we hike through the forest and see how the plant life changes from cottonwoods and sycamores near the creek beds at the bottom of the ridge to more…
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Name that Fish
Monday, July 28, 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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