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Archeological Excavation: Guided Tram Tour
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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What Doesn't Belong?
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join Park Interpreter Mystina to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what…
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Pop Can Fishing
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 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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Fish Cleaning Demonstration
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 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. Bring a…
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Nature Scavenger Hike
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to take a hike and see if you can find everything on a scavenger hunt list. Keep your eyes open, you never know what you’ll spot! The park interpreter will provide…
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What's the Catch?
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Why do some fish prefer different bait than others? Meet a park interpreter to
discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world and find food. We will
make a paper fish…
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Cottonseed Sensory Walk
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join park staff at the museum for a walk through some of the buildings on park grounds. Over the course of the walk, we will use our senses to explore the journey of cotton seeds, from plant to plate.…
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Cane Pole Fishing
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Fishing is a great pastime. Too often, though, people get caught up in the gadgets rather than the sport. Come out and learn to fish “old school.” Poles and bait will be provided.
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Insect Orchestra
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Have you heard the music the insects here at Lake Dardanelle State Park make in the evenings? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn more about how insects…
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Bat Myths and Misunderstandings
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Even today, there are many myths and misunderstandings about bats. Meet Park Interpreter Kara to set the record straight.
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Cast Away!
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
You can cast away your worries and reel in the fun at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter to test out your casting skills, see what is in Lake Frierson, and reel in fun opportunities…
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Cameron Bluff Stroll
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Stroll into some intriguing history of early settlers on what is now Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from beautiful Cameron’s Bluff. This hike…
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Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The
cabin tour will be preceded by an optional 0.5-mile hike on the…
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Know Your Knots-Go Fishing!
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Have you ever lost a fish off your line because the hook slipped the knot? Tying a good knot helps all anglers to have the best fishing experience in Lake Ouachita. Come join a park interpreter to…
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Fish Neighborhoods at Delta Heritage Trail State Park
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
From numerous small streams the trail passes over, tree-lined lakes like Old Town Lake it passes by, and the swift moving waters of the Arkansas and White Rivers in the section under development,…
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Old as a Tree
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Are you as old as a tree? Join a park interpreter to discover how to tell the age of a tree and what happened during its life. You will also have the opportunity to create your own…
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Knots for Boaters
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Knowing how to tie the correct knot for all your boating needs is important for any person enjoying the water on a boat. Join the park interpreter to learn 5 basic knots for all your boating needs.…
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Unraveling Animal Myths
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Have you ever been told that juvenile snakes are more venomous than adult snakes? Or has your mother ever told you that you are blind as a bat? Join a park interpreter to discuss the…
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Devil's Den Softball
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Great American Camper Quiz (Dardanelle Area)
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the Dardanelle Area in the grassy area near the playground to see how in tune you are with the natural world. We’ll be testing your skills about furs, tracks, and…
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