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Pedal and Picnic - Fall Bike Ride
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the Old Visitor Center trailhead, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower…
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Kate Adams Lake Guided Kayak Tour
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Here is your chance to get outdoors and experience autumn in the Delta on a guided kayak tour led by a park interpreter on Kate Adams Lake. Join us as we explore the natural world and rich cultural…
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Keys to the Kingfisher Hike
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter as we meander along the shore of the Little Maumelle River along the Kingfisher Trail, learning about the local flora and fauna that make up this unique wetland habitat as we…
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Guess That Critter!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…
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DIY Fire Starters
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Be prepared to spark your next adventure! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how to make your own fire starters—an easy, useful skill…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 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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Turtle Talk
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species large and small. Join park staff at the visitor center to discover some of the smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life…
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Terrific Trees
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying…
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Meet a Snake
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live ones!
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Fall Foliage Walk
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Fall is a beautiful time of year. What better way to enjoy it than with a walk? Meet a park interpreter for this leisurely stroll through the park, and be prepared to be relaxed and rejuvenated by the…
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Go Outside and Play!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Buzz…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Saturday, November 15, 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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Ceremonial Site Tour
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Finding Footprints Bingo
Saturday, November 15, 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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Nature Bookmarks
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Do you like to read? This is the program for you! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to make a bookmark out of items found in nature.
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Under Construction
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures, including animal architects. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how the…
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Picture Perfect
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The protections of Village Creek State Park give us endless opportunities for picture perfect memories. Even though we can’t take pieces of the park home with us, a picture lasts forever! Meet a park…
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What in the World Are Webworms?
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Ever hear of fall webworms? What about a giant mess of webs high up in a tree? I bet you've seen them! Join a park interpreter to learn more about these commonly spotted webs and the creatures that…
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White-tailed Deer of the Ozarks
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about these common residents of the park and how they thrive in this area. Uncover the history of deer in Arkansas and discover some interesting facts about…
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The S.S.S. Experience
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: The S.S.S. Experience (Sunsets, S’mores, and Songs). Join a park interpreter outside the visitor…
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