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Trees: Stories From the Past Guided Hike
Sunday, November 23, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Trees line the long path of Delta Heritage Trail State Park and have a story to tell. Here is your chance hear this story of how people used them in the past. Meet at the visitor center to join a park…
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Highpoint Hike
Sunday, November 23, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Reaching the highpoint provides more than just bragging rights- it provides a sense of home and habitat! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate…
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All about Turkey!
Sunday, November 23, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn all about the animal commonly associated with Thanksgiving: the turkey! Learn about this bird's habitat, diet, and behavior! Then, make a fun turkey-themed craft!
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Sunday, November 23, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 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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Bear Cave Hike
Sunday, November 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…
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Keys to the Kingfisher Hike
Sunday, November 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 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…
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The Hidden Hunt
Sunday, November 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Nature has a secret hidden side, if you are willing to search for it. Meet a park interpreter to go on a scavenger hunt and investigate what you might miss at first glance. This program is great for…
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Mountain Songs in the Hearth Area
Sunday, November 23, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The hearth is where the heart is! Join a park interpreter and enjoy a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources of Mount Magazine State Park.
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Diamond Mining 101
Monday, November 24, 2025
/ 7:30 a.m. - 7:45 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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Diamond Mining 101
Monday, November 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:15 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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Oh, I am on a Mountain!: A Dripping Springs Trail Hike
Monday, November 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 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
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 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
/ 9 a.m. - 10 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
/ 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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Hidden Creatures
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 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
/ 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 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
/ 8 a.m. - 8:45 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
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 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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Ranger Beads
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.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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