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Let's Play Outside
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Playing outside is fun! Join the museum for a day of old-fashioned games such as jump rope, checkers, croquet, horse shoes and more! Wear sun protection and bring water and play all day.…
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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Bike Ride Snow Lake Trailhead
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Here is your chance to explore a remote part of Delta Heritage Trail State Park on a guided bike ride with a park interpreter from the Snow Lake trailhead. We will discover the rich history of the…
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike that loops around Lake Bennet. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about two hours. Make
sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Bass Fishing on Lake Roosevelt
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about using artificial lures to catch one of Petit Jean State Park's aquatic predators, the largemouth bass. We will learn how to set up your rod, select an…
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Birding Basics
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Birding is a great way to tune in to the sounds and sights of Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn more about birding and how you can get started with this fun hobby. After…
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Trail of Tears Guided Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the
history of the Old Military Road Trail, which includes hiking along Arkansas’
most intact section of the Trail of Tears. This is a 1.5-mile moderate hike.…
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Birding Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered friends. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you…
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Morning Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
No previous paddling experience is necessary. Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the morning on DeGray Lake is paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves Sign up early…
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Nature Photography on the Monument Trails Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Do you enjoy taking pictures while exploring the natural world? Then join a park interpreter to wander on parts of the Fossil Flats Monument Trail to create some beautiful photos! Remember to wear…
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A Bicycle Tour on the CCC Hike and Bike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the CCC Hike and Bike parking area, across from the old visitor center, to take a ride in the park. Bring your own bike and helmet for a
45-minute guided bicycle tour…
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Inspect an Insect Weekend
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Did you know that 95% of all living creatures on earth are insects! Spend the weekend with park interpreters learning about the different types of insects in the park. You even have a chance to eat…
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Arkansas River Kayak Cleanup
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Arkansas River and Lake Dardanelle provide a spectacular setting for
both wildlife and people to live in and enjoy. Volunteers are needed to clean
our local waterways to keep them healthy. Join…
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Plant Parts
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
What do the words stem, anther, stigma, and petal have in common? They are all parts of a flower! Dive into the world of pollination and explore the anatomy of Cossatot River State Park's wildflowers…
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One Day Taste of Clay
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
One Day Taste of Clay WorkshopTaught By Judi Munn & John Perry *** Click here for more information or to register ***Learn the basics of creating functional mugs, bowls, vases, and other…
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Morning of the Moths
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
The world of moths is as vast and beautiful as that of their daytime cousins, the butterflies. But staying up at night isn't the only way to experience these often overlooked beauties. Come to Logoly…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is
one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River
Valley. Occupied
by American
Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Herbal Remedies Workshop
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn how people of the 19th century used various
herbs for medicinal purposes. This hands-on workshop will include how to
properly harvest and preserve different herbs. Participants will also make…
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Going on a Bug Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Insects
and other invertebrates are very important but are often misunderstood. Join a park interpreter on a bug hunt around the visitor center as we discover their
diversity and learn how we can help…
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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