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Kids Clay Camp
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Kids Clay Camp for students 6 to 10 years old!Taught by Judi Munn. Total Cost of Class $70 *** Click Here for more information or to register.*** This class is especially for young people ages 6 to…
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Diamond Mining 101
Tuesday, July 01, 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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The Weird and Unusual
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Many things can be found in nature that are weird and unusual. Some even look alien! Join a park interpreter to stretch your imagination to guess what these strange things are.
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Reader's Theater Hike: A Brief History of Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for this reader’s theater-style program where you – the audience members – help tell the interesting story of this place right where it happened! We’ll hike the ADA…
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Leave No Trace
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Ever wonder what's the harm in leaving that orange peel on the trail? Find out what it really means to Leave No Trace as you attend a family friendly Leave No Trace Program. Learn the Seven Principles…
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Bear Cave Hike
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…
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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.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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Youth Clay Camp
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Youth Clay CampFor young people 11-15 years old taught by Judi Munn. *** Click Here for more information or to register. *** Total Cost of Class $70This class is especially for young people ages 11 to…
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Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports. Arkansas is a natural fit for the sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park…
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Devil's Den Guided Hike
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike along the Devil’s Den Trail. Learn about the history of the park as we see historical home sites, CCC work, and natural formations on this 1.5-mile moderately…
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Diamond Mining 101
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.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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Lookin' for Tiny Critters
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We may not always know it, but there are tiny living things all around us. Join a park interpreter to uncover the many insects, arachnids, and other tiny critters that secretly make Lake Fort Smith…
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Scenic Lake Tour
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a tour with a park interpreter as you explore the wildlife,…
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Nature Bingo
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the natural things found at Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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Spiders Among Us
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to discover the many interesting features of Petit Jean State Park’s eight-legged residents and hear a Cherokee legend about spiders. We will also try to find spider…
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We Can Take It
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933! Join the assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park tonight at the…
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Wild Women Wednesday Hiking Group
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Ladies, are you looking for someone to go hiking with? Join the Pinnacle Mountain Wild Women and a park interpreter for a hike on one of the Pinnacle Mountain State Park's gorgeous trails or a…
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Healthy Hike Wednesday
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the fun every Wednesday at Jacksonport State Park! Each hike begins at the Tunstall Riverwalk Trailhead. Just look for the white state park van. Park interpreters will be ready with a…
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Devil's Den Softball
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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