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Bike the Park
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Sophia at the main pavilion for a morning bike tour of Daisy State Park. Come see the park by bike and learn more about the interesting history of the park. Please bring your…
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Sunset Stroll
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to…
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Furbearers of Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like! Learn what features the animals have that help them survive…
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Fire Building Basics
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
What’s a camping trip without a campfire? From making s’mores to sharing campfire stories, sitting around a campfire can spark lifelong memories. Join a park interpreter to learn…
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Cherokee Games
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered about the daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area before the Trail of Tears, long before it was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the…
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Moonlight Mammals
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Ever spot a bat in flight? Join a park interpreter for an evening of skywatching as bats soar overhead! We'll explore the fascinating bat species of Devil’s Den State Park and dive into the impact of…
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The Moth Stop
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
When the sun sets, Mount Magazine State Park comes alive with fluttering wings! Join a park interpreter at a glowing moth cloth to meet the hidden pollinators of the night and discover their…
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Night Owl Prowl
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
"Who" wants to join a park interpreter on a quest to talk with our nighttime buddy, the owl? Meet at the amphitheater to learn a few quick interesting points about our feathered friends. Then take a…
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Owl Pellet Dissection: The Leftovers Lab
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter for a closer look at owl pellets, nature’s version of a mystery puzzle.…
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Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
What creatures can be found lurking around DeGray Lake Resort State Park at night? Join a park interpreter to find out! After diving into the world of creepy crawlies, we will embark on…
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Shakespeare in the Park
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Enjoy an evening performance
of Shakespeare’s historic drama “Julius Caesar” by the Texas Shakespeare Festival of Kilgore. Performances
begin at 7:30 p.m. in the 1940 WPA Gym. Call ahead for ticket…
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The Guides Above Us
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
In the dark skies of Village Creek State Park, you find eternal guides. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear stories about the guides in the sky, lessons these guides have taught…
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Frog Calls
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…
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Herb Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Learn how to make herb bundles from scratch. We are using fresh and dried herbs from the museum garden. Food allergens may be present. This is a come-and-go program.
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, October 25, 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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Fall Foliage Hike
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided 3-mile hike on the Coachwhip Trail to explore and admire the fall foliage! The hike will emphasize both the science of leaf color change and the ecological…
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Pedal Paddle Tour
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Here is your chance to immerse yourself into the natural landscape and discover the rich heritage of the Delta region on a guided bike and kayak tour led by a park interpreter. We will meet at the…
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Morning Kayak Tour
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the marina to explore Lake Catherine and all it has to offer during this peaceful paddle across the water. Participants must be at least 13 years or older to paddle solo.…
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Build-A-Bat House Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
While more and more bat habitat disappears every year in Arkansas, we can provide the perfect roosting spot for many of our mosquito-eating friends. Join the park interpreter to learn what…
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