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Oh, I am on a Mountain!: A Dripping Springs Trail Hike
Monday, November 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
While it’s great to immerse yourself in all the trees of Mount Magazine State Park, it can be easy to forget one is on Arkansas’ tallest mountain. A hike down Dripping Springs trail serves as one…
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Equipped to Survive
Monday, November 24, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Life
at Mount Magazine State Park is equipped to survive what can be a challenging
environment. Are you equipped to survive a quiz that tests your knowledge of
Mount Magazine State Park’s resources?…
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Eagle Tour
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.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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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, November 25, 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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Hidden Creatures
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Humans wear camouflage to blend in while hunting and sometimes just for style, but animals have to use camouflage to survive in the wild. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room…
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Sunset Cruise
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
/ 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Bundle
up and 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…
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Early Bird Hike
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Have you ever heard that the “early bird gets the worm?” It’s true! Join a park interpreter to look for birds that spend the winter season at DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Please wear sturdy…
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along…
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Silent Invaders
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The natural resources at Bull Shoals-White River State Park are being threatened by an army of silent invaders! Discover what these are and how they could potentially impact our park. Learn…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.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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Ozark Chinquapins
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter and learn the story of the Ozark chinquapin! Find out some interesting facts about this tree, its importance to the region, and see for yourself the restoration efforts…
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Sunset Cruise
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Bundle
up and 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…
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Golf Course Safari
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made…
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27th Annual Mountain Rendezvous
Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Saturday, November 29, 2025
Experience a primitive camp, as well as some of the survival skills used by Arkansas pioneers. Watch a variety of demonstrations including muzzleloading rifles, tomahawk throwing and more!…
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Campfire Coffee
Thursday, November 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter this morning for a lesson in campfire coffee. Learn some helpful brewing techniques before enjoying a cup yourself!
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Thursday, November 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.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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Feeding Frenzy
Thursday, November 27, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what our resident reptiles like to eat or how we prepare their meals? Join the park interpreter for a behind-the-scenes look at feeding time as we explore the unique diets and…
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Sunset Cruise
Thursday, November 27, 2025
/ 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Bundle
up and 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…
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Annual Opt Outside Sunrise Summit Hike
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Join the thousands of people across the United States that every year choose to avoid the holiday shopping and instead #OptOutside to hit the trails! Embark with a park interpreter as we hike to the…
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