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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Knot Knowing is Half the Fun
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Want to know how you can make good connections while fishing at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter for a hands-on knot tying
demonstration where you will discover how to make…
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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
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Meet a Critter
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There are many animals that live in Lake Fort Smith State Park. Stop by the visitor center Exhibit Room where a park interpreter has a critter for you to meet up close!
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Mountain Songs at the Amphitheater
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might…
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Marsh Mystery
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. We have to be careful when enjoying these opportunities so that we…
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The Moth Stop
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
When the sun sets, Mount Magazine State Park comes alive with fluttering wings! Join a park interpreter at a glowing moth cloth to meet the hidden pollinators of the night and discover their…
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The Forest Glows
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Step into the hidden world of Devil’s Den State Park after dark with a park interpreter on a 1-mile guided UV discovery hike. Using special blacklight flashlights, we’ll uncover glowing fungi,…
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A Better Campfire
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire and…
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Life on the Edge
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Do you know what an edge habitat is? Join a park interpreter to find out as we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail!
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Leave No Trace Monument Trail Tabletop
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The
choices you make when you are outside make a big difference. The Leave No Trace principles are important for all ages, but especially for girls and boys who are just
beginning to experience…
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Geocaching Look and Learn Table
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ready for an adventure? Learn how to use GPS technology to find hidden treasures and discover tips for becoming a successful treasure hunter. Stop by the park interpreter's Look & Learn Table at the…
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Ranger Beads: Make Them and Use Them
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ranger beads are an effective tool to keep track of your distance traveled, especially while hiking. Meet a park interpreter to make your own set of ranger beads and learn how they are used. No prior…
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What's for Lunch
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Fall Colors Lake Tour
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, fall scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests…
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Driving History Tour of Hobbs
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Discover the people and events that
shaped this area before and after it became a state park on this van tour of
Hobbs State Park. A park interpreter will drive you to several locations while sharing…
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Hues of the Hollow
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Take a closer look at the colors hiding in plain sight. From mossy greens to fiery reds, Devil's Den State Park is full of vibrant surprises waiting to be discovered. Join a park interpreter for…
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Survival Sips
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
What would you do if your only water source was a muddy puddle? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion to explore how clean water…
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Finding Footprints Bingo
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…
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Do You Know Butterflies?
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
How
much do you know about the butterflies of Mount Magazine State Park? Play a fun
interactive game that familiarizes you with our friends that flutter! This
program will be best enjoyed by ages…
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