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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Transform your outdoor cooking experience with a Dutch oven!
Join park interpreters for this one-day Dutch Oven Workshop at Cossatot River
State Park. You’ll leave with skills on how to season and…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Learn about nature and see a new perspective on our nature scavenger hunt! Join a park interpreter for a guided 3/4-mile hike to complete this outdoor scavenger hunt. Please wear good shoes…
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Natural Observations
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to create your very own observations book! Connect with nature through this crafty, 30-minute program along the 1/2-mile Arkansas Arboretum Trail. Bring sturdy shoes, water,…
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Arkansas Elk
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Are there elk in Arkansas? You bet! Reintroduced to Arkansas in the 1980s, elk now make their home on several sites near the Buffalo River. Join a park interpreter to learn more about…
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DIY Fire Starter
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Having trouble getting your campfire started? Join a park interpreter to learn fire-building techniques and how to make your own fire starter from materials around your home. We promise this…
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Birding 101
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding then
put your new skills to the test. We will look and listen for birds during a 0.5-mile walk on the Arboretum Trail. Wear sturdy shoes, bring…
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Deer Tabletop: Oh Deer!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The white-tailed deer is just one of the fascinating animals that call Hobbs State Park home. It’s time for the rut and now is the perfect time to learn more about these majestic…
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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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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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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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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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