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Discovery Hike
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions! Closed-toe…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt Sunday Stroll
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Morning hikes are cooler in July, and the Delta View Trail offers plenty of items for a nature scavenger hunt. Take a Sunday stroll where the West Gulf Coastal Plain meets the Mississippi Alluvial…
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Daisy Morning Kayaking Tour
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a morning kayak paddle on Lake Greeson. This is an easy kayak expedition, perfect for first time kayakers or those wanting a relaxing activity. Bring clothing and shoes…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt Hike
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Hike the Lake Sylvia Loop Trail with a park interpreter to find all the items on this nature scavenger hunt! Learn Leave No Trace principles along the way. Make sure to bring water and wear…
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History of the Dam
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Have you ever wondered why Bull Shoals Lake is here or why there are trout in the White River? It has to do with a building project that required work around the clock for four years and…
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Backyard Insects
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Have you ever seen an insect and had no idea what it was? We can help with that! Join a park interpreter at the Falls to learn how to use an insect ID guide to understand what insects are coming to…
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Barn Cave Adventure Hike
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Take a quick hike to one of the few caves of Mount Magazine
State Park, Barn Cave. This small cave is a shelter with a story, and resides right
beside Magazine Falls, which is beautiful even when you…
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The Story of the Jackson Guards
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Made up of the best young men of Jackson County, the Jackson Guards, Company G, left Jacksonport with great fanfare May 5th, 1861, the day before Arkansas seceded from the Union. Young and…
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Brews, Views, and Bonfires
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Awaken your senses and ignite your spirit with Mississippi River State Park's campfire and coffee. Join a park interpreter for a cozy and invigorating retreat where the simplicity of nature meets the…
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Hiking with Nature Sense
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you explore some of the natural wonders of Lake Fort Smith State Park. Meet at the…
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Delta Heritage Trail State Park Guided Bike Ride Watson to Yancopin
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore the outdoors through hiking and biking. Start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 10-mile bike ride on an easy flat…
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Hike Along the Rim Trail
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to set off on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers scenic views of Cedar Creek’s lower canyon, as well as woodland…
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, July 27, 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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Day of Service
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
For this day of service, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…
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Life in Lake Bailey
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic…
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Fish Name Game
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Want to brush up on your fish ID skills? Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to play the Fish Name Game. We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our…
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In this Life
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Many intriguing lives have been lived on Mount Magazine. Through a fun interactive activity, get a glimpse of some of these lives and how they have shaped the unique nature and history of Mount…
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Devil's Den Mammals
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Step into the wild with a park interpreter and learn about local mammals by seeing and feeling real pelts—an interactive experience that brings nature to your fingertips.
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Toads vs Frogs
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Unleash your inner zoologist and immerse yourself in the amazing realm of toads and frogs with a park interpreter! Take home your own handcrafted origami jumping frog as a memento of your exciting…
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