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White River Hunters and Trappers
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Hunting and trapping served an important role on the White River and contributed to Jacksonport's economy. Join a park interpreter to learn what animals were hunted and trapped in this area. Learn…
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Finding Footprints Bingo
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…
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Survival Skills
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Do you know the rule of three? Join a park interpreter and learn basic fire-starting skills, orienteering and more!
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Nature Arts and Crafts: Fall Leaf Prints
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the main pavilion to create a beautiful fall leaf print! We will learn why leaves change in fall as we create a keepsake print or card of Daisy State Park. All materials are…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Taste Test
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For centuries, the Dutch oven has been a staple cooking utensil of the people of Arkansas. The unique flavor and texture of food cooked in a cast-iron oven is unique and delicious. Meet a park…
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Golf Cart Safari: Life on the Edge
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…
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Talk Like A Sailor 101
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered where some of the phrases we use came from? Surprisingly, many originated from steamboat lingo. Join a park interpreter and learn how these phrases may or may not have changed…
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Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…
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Who Goes There?
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about their…
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Daisy Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for one of the most beautiful views of Lake Greeson and the Ouachita Mountains at sunset by kayak. Bring clothing and shoes that can get wet. Please sign-up in person at…
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Firebuilding 101
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to…
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Bear Necessities
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Did you know Arkansas was historically known as “The Bear State?” The story of Arkansas’ black bears is one of upheaval and resilience. Join a park interpreter to explore the history of black bears in…
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Nightshift Hike
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy…
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Women in the Woods Campout
Saturday, November 08, 2025 - Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 11 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.
“Keep close to nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir Ladies, renew your spirit with time…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile…
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Wonder House Tour: Stories Set in Stone
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park…
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Discovery Hike
Sunday, November 09, 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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Fall Colors Walk
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
With the changing of seasons comes an abundance of color. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a leisurely stroll along the Meadowbrook Trail to soak up the beauty of fall.
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