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Knot Tying for Camping
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Planning on a camping trip this fall? Join a park interpreter to learn to tie a variety of knots that can be utilized for camping, fishing, or even basic survival.
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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
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Bug Out! - A Game of Bug Bingo
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us for a fun, hands-on bug bingo adventure where kids and families learn to identify local insects and arthropods. Discover the important roles bugs play in the park’s ecosystem while exploring…
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Breakfast in the Den: a Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a morning of flavorful exploration as we showcase the art of crafting delicious breakfast treats in Arkansas' official state cooking vessel, the cast iron Dutch oven. We…
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Leave No Trace
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Come to the amphitheater to learn how to practice the seven ethical principles of Leave No Trace and how they apply to Lake Catherine State Park. Leave No Trace helps us be better stewards of our…
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Tap into Nature
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Knock, knock—who’s there? Woodpeckers! Discover the wonders of these amazing birds with a park interpreter and get crafty with a fun activity for all ages.
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Legacy of the WPA
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era, such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public…
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Knots and Navigation
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Venomous Snake and Tick Safety Monument Trail Tabletop
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
These two groups of creatures are the most dangerous that you could encounter when hiking or biking at Hobbs State Park. Discover more about these creatures and how to avoid them. A…
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Grab Bag Adventures
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into the unknown depths of the nature grab bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet the park interpreter for this hilarious audience participation adventure…
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Mountain Medicine
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Settlers originally sought out Rich Mountain to help heal medical ailments, restore the weary, and bolster the soul. The mountain has a long history of providing a source of natural medicine. Join a…
Heart Healthy
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Critter Trivia
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Compete with your fellow campers to see who the champion of critters is! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a game show-style trivia challenge to test your knowledge of some of…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup Visitor Center
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
A Great Arkansas Cleanup is planned for Delta Heritage Trail State Park at the visitor center. Here is your chance to help clean up the park that belongs to all of us. It is a perfect opportunity for…
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Backpacking 101
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we learn the ins and outs of backpacking and long-distance hiking. This workshop will cover topics such as how to plan a route, proper outdoor ethics to follow, what to pack…
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Lookin' for Tiny Critters
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tiny creatures are hiding all around Devil’s Den State Park—some beneath rocks, others tucked in tree bark or rustling in the leaves. Join a park interpreter on a thrilling critter-hunting adventure…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 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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Learning Leaves
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn the many kinds of trees at Lake Sylvia by looking at their leaves. Create a fun leaf printing craft!
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What Bee Would You Be?
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Are you an introvert? Maybe you're an
extrovert? Perhaps you're a little of both. Join a park interpreter today as
we discover how bees have these same types of social identities.
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Scenic Lake Cruise
Sunday, October 05, 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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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, October 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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