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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Turtle Talk
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join the park superintendent and staff at the visitor center as to discover some of the smaller…
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Crater of Diamonds JEOPARDY!
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Queue the theme music, we are playing JEOPARDY! See if you have what it takes to outwit your fellow competitors in this battle of the brains. Play as a team or an individual to find the questions to…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Get Hooked on Fishing
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever thought about learning to fish but you’re not
sure where to start? Join a park interpreter to learn about a few of the fish
you could catch in DeGray Lake as well as…
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Fishing 101
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
During this workshop you'll learn some of the basic techniques of sport fishing. We'll discuss the different types of equipment and bait used for common game fish caught on Lake Greeson. Supplies and…
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Pop Can Fishing
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Forgot your fishing pole? No problem! Join a park interpreter to discover an innovative way to fish on a whim. All you will need to bring is a soda can, and we will show you the rest. Drinks can be…
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UFO: Unidentified Forest Objects Hike
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Ouachita National Forest surrounds Queen Wilhelmina State Park and is full of the unknown. Join a park interpreter as we investigate some unknown forest objects, try to decipher the clues, and…
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Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join Park Superintendent Nathan on one of the most beautiful views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains at sunset by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Please…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife, history, geology, and experience one of Lake Ouachita State Park's famous sunsets. Seating is limited; registration is…
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Arkansas Wildlife: Real Life Pokémon
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Pokemon are often thought of as having the coolest abilities and adaptations to their environment. Queen Wilhelmina State Park is home to wildlife with adaptations that rival that of Pokemon! Join a…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 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 can be made beginning…
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Daisy Guided Bat Hike
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join the park superintendent for an exciting nighttime hike focusing on the history of bats at the park. This guided hike along the Daisy…
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Campfire Trivia
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Bring your nature questions! Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided on a first-come,…
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Nature Bingo
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
We often spend so much time focusing on the ground in front of us that we don't notice the amazing things just out of our view. Join a park interpreter for a 1.5-mile hike along the Spring Trail and…
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Regurgitation Station (Amphitheater)
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Are you inquisitive and brave? If so, try to stomach this fascinating, hands-on activity. We’ll search for clues to solve the mystery of an owl’s last supper by dissecting an owl pellet. All…
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Morning Lake Tour
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Begin your day with a peaceful cruise on Lake Ouachita! Bring a warm drink as a park interpreter will serve as your guide while you admire the scenery, wildlife, and stories of Lake Ouachita.…
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Tails and Trails Hike
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join Park Superintendent Nathan Fort on a 3/4-mile guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about our tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree…
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Bear Necessities
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Arkansas was historically known as "The Bear State" for its plentiful population of black bears. Join a park interpreter to hear about the history of black bears in the state and why they are so…
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Swim and Cruise Lake Tour
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake before beating the heat and taking a dip in its refreshing water! We will cruise the lake for the first half of the tour taking in the beautiful…
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Exploration Station: Skins, Skulls, and Scat
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join
a park interpreter at the Exploration Station in Camp Area A to learn about the
local animals that call Lake Ouachita State Park home. Park interpreters will
have pelts, skulls, and tracks and…
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