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Origami Folding: Forest Friends
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Ready to try your hand at folding origami animals? Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to learn about the native wildlife around Village Creek State Park that call the forest home.…
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What's Up? A Deeper Look At Mount Magazine's Dark Skies
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mount Magazine State Park's very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so…
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Mammal Animals of Petit Jean
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
What does the fur of a black bear feel like?
Meet a park interpreter in the historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge to
discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park.
You…
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Don't Tread on Me
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Jackson County is home to many species of snakes but not all of them are dangerous to humans. In fact, many are helpful! Join a park interpreter to learn how to tell the difference between venomous…
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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…
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Autumn Arboretum Trail Stroll
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to take a relaxing autumn stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that paint the unique landscape of Village…
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Tunstall's Racehorses and Steamboats
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thomas Todd Tunstall was the founder of Jacksonport and a fascinating man. He made, lost, and made again several small fortunes throughout his life from his two passions, racehorses and steamboats.…
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Nighttime Critters Night Hike
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 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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The Moth Stop
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
When the sun sets, Mount Magazine State Park comes alive with fluttering wings! Join a park interpreter at a glowing moth cloth to meet the hidden pollinators of the night and discover their…
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Canstellations
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Learn about the importance of the night sky here at Cane Creek State Park. Then take trash and turn it into a neat star-gazing decoration with the park interpreter. All materials are provided.
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A Mountainous Event
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Layer upon layer, Mount Magazine State Park is stacked with special things that keep visitors coming back year after year! Enjoy a day full of enriching themed programs and self-guided activities that…
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Early Morning Hike on the Kingfisher Trail
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an exclusive early morning guided hike along the Kingfisher Trail to look for a variety of critters that call Pinnacle Mountain State Park home. Please bring a flashlight…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, November 22, 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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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Bike Ride Snow Lake Trailhead
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Here
is your chance to explore a remote part of Delta Heritage Trail State Park on a
guided bike ride with a park interpreter lasting 2 hours and covering 8-miles from the Snow Lake trailhead. We…
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Harness and Driving Workshop
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This course covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving
horse teams. If you like hands-on learning opportunities and want to experience
the fun of wagon and carriage transportation, this class is…
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Birding 101
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center…
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Trail of Tears Guided Hike
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the
history of the Old Military Road Trail, which includes hiking along Arkansas’
most intact section of the Trail of Tears. This is a 1.5-mile moderate hike.…
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Art in the Park
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the swim beach to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks,…
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