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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Birds eat various things, from worms to fish, to seeds and insects. Join a park interpreter to learn all about the diet of birds while we make an all-natural bird feeder for you to take home…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…
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Mountain Boomer
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There are tales that people used to see mountain boomers on Pinnacle Mountain, but what exactly is a mountain boomer? Is it a reptile or amphibian of sorts, could it be a snake or a frog? Join a park…
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Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…
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Colors of Nature Walk
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy stroll by the lake to search for different colors found in nature. This program is a fun scavenger hunt for kids or peaceful walk for adults.
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Transformers
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park's healthy habitats are a haven for frogs and toads. Tadpoles and polliwogs transform into insect-eating machines throughout Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park…
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Communit-trees Hike
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on a 3/4-mile guided walk along the Daisy Creek Trail to learn more about Daisy State Park's tree community. Participants will discover some common Arkansas tree species and…
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History of Mountain Biking: Devil's Den and the Monument Trails
Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join Assistant Superintendent Tim Scott to learn all about the history of mountain biking in Devil's Den State Park as well as more about our beautiful Monument Trails.
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Birding 101
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Hike to the Waterfall
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls
and your ability to walk…
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Paddleboard Test Drive
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the kayak beach near the visitor center for a free paddleboard test drive where you will have the opportunity to try one out for yourself. Each turn will last long enough…
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Highpoint Hike
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Reaching the highpoint provides more than just bragging rights- it provides a sense of home and habitat! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…
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Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 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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Opossums are Awesome
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Did you know opossums don't carry rabies? Join a park interpreter to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters.
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Scenic Lake Cruise
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 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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Hikers and Snakes
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for helpful hints about snakes you may meet on the
trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous
and non-venomous species and how to tell the difference, plus some tips…
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Hiking Tips: Are You Ready?
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Are you prepared for your hike at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Do you have the equipment and skills necessary for a fun and safe hike? Meet a park interpreter to discover more about…
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Fungus Among Us
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover the process of decomposition. This program will include a demonstration as well as a short, easy hike on the Gold Creek Loop Trail to…
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Slithering Snakes
Monday, June 30, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room as we discover some fun facts about the snakes that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Discover how to tell the difference between a…
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