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Guided Night Bat Hike
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins! Join the park interpreter on an exciting nighttime hike about the history of bats here. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek…
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Golf Course Safari
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 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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Fall Star Party
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Discover astronomy with the Memphis Astronomical Society. This is a family-friendly event for all ages! The first part of the program will be inside to teach guests what is in the night sky.…
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Fall Star Party
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Join the Memphis Astronomical Society at for an enchanting evening of
stargazing at Mississippi River State Park! Witness the wonders of the night
sky and explore celestial highlights of the season.…
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Star Songs
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Enjoy some original guitar songs inspired by the stars that light up Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful dark skies as you relax on the lodge terrace!
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Benefits of Bats
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Did you know Arkansas is home to 16 species of bats? These often misunderstood creatures of the night contribute to the ecosystem in ways you might take for granted! Join a park interpreter to…
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Boy Scout Trail Adventure
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants, and admire the beauty of Cedar…
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Early Birder Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…
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Fall Foliage Van Tour
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Celebrate the fleeting
beauty of fall and deepen your connection to the forest landscapes that make
Mississippi River State Park a must-visit every fall. Space limited—preregister at the
visitor…
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Hike to the Waterfall
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls
and your ability to walk…
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Echoing Footsteps Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo the footsteps of the past and the future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, history, and hardships of those who walked the Military…
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Kayak Birding Adventure
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
In this tour of the lake, you can discover many different species of birds making pit-stops along their migratory journey, as well as the conservational importance of protected lakes such as this.…
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Look Again
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Any object you can find in the park has its own
special place. Join us for a fun activity as we take the time to slow down and observe, take a closer look,
and think about the interconnectedness of…
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Discover the Yancopin Bridge Guided Hike
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Here is your chance to discover the Yancopin Bridge! This bridge crosses the Arkansas River along the Delta Heritage Trail. Experience it for yourself on a 3-mile round trip guided hike led by a park…
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The Wonderful World of Worms
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Worms are some of nature’s best recyclers. Join the park interpreter to meet the park’s squirmy cleanup crew and find out how they can help you, too.
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B.A.R.K. Ranger
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K Ranger on this guided 1-mile hike. Then stick around to get your fur-baby certified as a Devil's Den State…
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.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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Wonder House Tour: Stories Set in Stone
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 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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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Sunday, October 19, 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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Legacy of the WPA
Sunday, October 19, 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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