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Creative Pottery
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Hampson Archeological Museum State Park interprets a civilization that created art in many ways. One of those works of art is in the form of pottery. Join us as we learn the native way of creating…
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Fantastic Foxes
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Foxes are fantastic in a lot of different ways! And they've got quite a few tools that not only help them survive the winter, but also make them great hunters and allow them to thrive almost anywhere!…
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Christmas Open House
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas
season on top of beautiful Petit Jean Mountain. There will be live holiday music, crafts available for the whole family
to make in…
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Handmade Holiday - Survival Bracelets
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Homemade gifts used to be commonplace. We are bringing the tradition back. Join a park interpreter to create a handmade gift. Pre-registration is required by November 22nd. The registration fee…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Saturday, December 06, 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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Holiday Hiking
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Festive holiday garb is needed for this hike! Tinsel, ornaments, and Christmas lights are fair game on the trail. Ugly Christmas sweaters, reindeer antlers, and Santa hats are expected. Bring water,…
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Christmas Open House
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
DeGray Lake Resort State Park invites you
to celebrate the holiday season in the comfort of the park's beautiful lodge. Come
in from the cold to make a nature-themed craft or tree ornament while…
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Wildlife Bingo
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room and discover some of the…
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Canstellations
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Learn about the importance of the night sky here at Cane Creek State Park. Then take trash and turn it into a neat star-gazing decoration with the park interpreter. All materials are provided.
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Rock House Cave Hike
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 8:45 a.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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Meandering on the Mountain: Base Trail Hike
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pinnacle Mountain State Park's Base Trail traverses through beautiful deciduous and evergreen forests, skirts the banks of the Little Maumelle River, and acts as a connector for other trails…
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Knots and Navigation
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Crumpled Watershed
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
The watershed surrounding Lake Dardanelle is the backbone for the Arkansas River as the river journeys through the lake creating opportunities for people like you. Join a park interpreter in the…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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The 10 Essentials Look and Learn Table
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Stop by the park interpreter's Look and Learn Table at the visitor center to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover…
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Pinecones and Popcorn
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Want to make some popcorn and pinecone garland while snacking on popcorn and hot chocolate? Or maybe try your hand at making a pinecone wreath for your door. Join us at pavilion 2 for some fun holiday…
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Mini Wreath Craft
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn about Lake Sylvia's evergreen trees as you enjoy creating a mini wreath ornament! We will discuss evergreen varieties, habitat, needles and how they can be used for winter crafts. Then, we will…
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Eagle Watch Cruise
Sunday, December 07, 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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Adaptation Artistry
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Birds have many special adaptations that make them especially suited for the area in which they live. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore some of these…
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A Walk amongst the Fish
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join park staff for a walk through the visitor center and look at the aquariums. Learn how to identify the many fish living in Lake Dardanelle.
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