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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
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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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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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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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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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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Nature's Night Lights
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Discover what glows in the dark on Crowley’s Ridge. Join a park interpreter to learn about the types of night lights nature has to offer. This hike will only be a short section of the trail.…
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Bat Discovery Hike
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Bats aren't blind, they won’t get stuck in your hair—and they’re some of nature’s most important nighttime hunters! Join a park interpreter for a short, guided hike to uncover the truth about these…
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Turtley Awesome!
Friday, July 18, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"Turtley Awesome" is spotlight time for our visitor center celebrities! Stop by and meet Slyder Houdini, Bruno and Henrietta. You might get to feed a three-toed box turtle or watch a yellow-bellied…
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Fire Building 101
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Snakes of Lake Chicot
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 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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Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Friday, July 18, 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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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, July 18, 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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Frog Calls
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…
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