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Sunrise Hike on the West Summit
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 6:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Join a park interpreter as we depart from the West Summit trailhead to the top of Pinnacle Mountain to experience the sunrise over the Arkansas River valley. This hike is 1.5 miles round trip, and…
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Saddle Up for St. Jude
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Join us in our effort to help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We will have children's horse and wagon rides, an auction, lunch, a barbeque dinner, music, and other activities with all of the…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, October 18, 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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Meet a Tree
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter for a short walk around the amphitheater to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around…
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A Better Campfire
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire and…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Great Arkansas Cleanup is a state-wide volunteer
event sponsored by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Cane Creek State Park is looking
for volunteers to get outdoors for a morning of reducing litter on our…
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Daisy Morning Kayak Tour
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a morning kayak paddle on Lake Greeson. This is an easy kayak expedition, perfect for first time kayakers or those wanting a relaxing activity. Bring clothing and shoes…
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If Trees Could Speak
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
We’ve all heard that the Lorax speaks for the trees, but what if the trees could speak for themselves? Imagine the stories they would share about this beautiful land that we now call our…
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Salamander Search Hike
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a section of the River Corridor Trail as we search for salamanders by a waterfall! Be ready to get your hands dirty as we search under logs, rocks, and near the water. This…
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Discover the Yancopin Bridge Guided Hike
Saturday, October 18, 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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Life in a Rotten Log
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.
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Cotton Ginning Demonstration
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know
what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…
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Leave No Trace Monument Trail Tabletop
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The
choices you make when you are outside make a big difference. The Leave No Trace principles are important for all ages, but especially for girls and boys who are just
beginning to experience…
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Ranger Beads
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Are we there yet? If you were hiking a trail or blazing your own path without the luxury of modern GPS technology, how would you know how far you had traveled or how far you had left to go to reach…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, October 18, 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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Great Arkansas Cleanup at Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Do your part to keep Arkansas beautiful by volunteering in the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet at the Wonder House at 10 a.m. to register and pick up garbage bags, gloves,…
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Harvest Hootenanny
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Come celebrate the fall season with a fun-filled day of activities in the charming setting of our historic town. Enjoy traditional games, delicious food, and fall festivities, all…
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Nature Hike
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what we can discover along the way.
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Life on the Edge
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Do you know what an edge habitat is? Join a park interpreter to find out as we wander along part of the southern terminus of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail!
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Basket Weaving Workshop
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on basket weaving workshop where we’ll weave the story of the Arkansas Delta, using natural materials and traditions inspired by the land, water, and rich heritage of this…
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