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Woolly Cabin Tour and Hike
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 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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Exploration Station: Skins, Skulls, and Scat
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 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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4th of July Daisy Bicycle Parade
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us at the playground for a special 4th of July campground bike parade! Participants may bring their bicycle to decorate it in festive 4th of July colors, then the group will depart from the…
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Ready, Aim, Fire!
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cannons are an iconic part of the Civil War battlefield. Join a park interpreter to learn more about these explosive weapons of war, and go through the same drill soldiers would have learned in order…
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Delta Woodlands Trail Hike
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
At Lake Chicot State Park, explore a remnant of nature that was once a much bigger part of the greater Arkansas Delta region by hiking the Delta Woodlands Trail. This short, paved, 1-mile…
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Declaration Dash and Old-fashioned Games
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Enjoy a fun run or walk, then play classic games with friends and family. Celebrate Independence Day through movement and tradition. All ages welcome. Wear active shoes.
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Mountain Songs at the Amphitheater
Friday, July 04, 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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In Search of the White River Monster
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike along the beach and learn about the history of White River Monster sightings while watching for items that may have been mistaken for this mythical monster in the…
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Evening Kayak Tour
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Looking for a unique summer evening adventure by the lake? Join a park interpreter for a peaceful kayak tour around Lake Dunn where we will search for wildlife and discover who calls Village Creek…
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Lake Bennett Kayak Tour
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Explore what makes Lake Bennett unique with the park interpreter! During this kayak tour we will paddle to various areas of interest around the lake and stop for discussion at a few iconic spots. No…
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Lake Chicot Sunset Tour
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
All aboard to experience a magical Delta sunset from the water! Along the way, discover what makes Lake Chicot unique and important to the state of Arkansas. Space is limited to 10 participants and…
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Frog Calls
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…
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Nighttime Critters Night Hike
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them…
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First Light Kayak Tour
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Many of us get lost in the hustle and bustle of the day and forget to take some time for ourselves, but the natural world relishes in the quiet before the storm. Embrace the day by joining a park…
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike around Lake Bennett to become more acquainted with the native flora and fauna seen in the park. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last…
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Leave No Trace Hike
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on the trail to discover the seven Leave No Trace principles and learn how you can minimize your impact when recreating outdoors. This is a 2-mile hike round trip rated…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, July 05, 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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Hobbs Hiking Club for Adults
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for our monthly hike for adults on
the first Saturday of each month. Each hike will include healthy outdoor
recreation, sharing some of nature’s secrets, and the opportunity to…
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Dragonfly Flyby
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.
What is there to know about these tiny aerial acrobats? Meet a park interpreter and discover it yourself! Be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty. We will provide nets…
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