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Wildside Hike on the Monument Trail
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Explore the natural wonders of the southern end of the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail on a 1-mile journey through forest and stone. This is a moderate hike. Don’t forget your sturdy footwear and…
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Rocky Valley Trail Hike
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter and step into the new year with nature with a hike on the Rocky Valley Trail. Please be sure to wear appropriate clothing and bring water. This is a moderately difficult…
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Outdoor Skills Series: Winter Fishing
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cold weather doesn’t stop great fishing — it just changes the approach. Join us to learn where fish go in winter, which bait and lures work best, and how to adjust your technique for cold-water…
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Ceremonial Site Walking Tour
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by Native Americans from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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The Storyteller's Bag
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Native American stories unlock the secrets of the natural world. Join a park interpreter to hear Native American stories and discover the secrets they tell us about life at Village Creek State Park.
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Fashion a Fish
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Learn about the wide variety of shapes and sizes of fish that live in Lake Dardanelle due to its health and diversity. Join a park interpreter in the Weigh-In Pavilion and create a fish of your…
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Leave No Trace
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Come to the amphitheater to learn how to practice the seven ethical principles of Leave No Trace and how they apply to Lake Catherine State Park. By practicing Leave No Trace, we can become…
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What's for Lunch?
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s…
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Club 52 Vision Board Workshop: Map Your Year of Adventure
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Get creative and plan your year of Arkansas State Park adventures at this hands-on vision board workshop! For $25 per participant, all materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any…
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Delta Heritage Trail Lick Creek Guided Hike
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Here is your chance to get outdoors and experience Delta Heritage Trail State Park. Meet at the visitor center and then we will caravan in your personal vehicles a short way to the Lick Creek…
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Echoing Footsteps Hike
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military…
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Take Nothing But Pictures
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you ever been hiking in a park and discovered a pretty rock and wanted to take it? Or a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it? Join a park interpreter to enjoy a wonderful stroll along a short…
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Gourd Painting
Saturday, January 03, 2026 - Wednesday, April 01, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Gourds are one of the oldest plants in North America! We will be painting gourds with outdoor paint for use as baskets, bowls, birdhouses or just decoration. We will discuss the growing and…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABCs of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…
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Crumpled Watershed
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.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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Eagle Watch Cruise
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 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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Mammals of Cossatot River
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter! This is a come and go station.
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Prospectors Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past! This hike…
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Herptile Bingo
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Lake Catherine State Park is home to many herptiles - amphibians and reptiles! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating animals.
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Nosey Nelly
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learning not to use our eyes and rely on other senses is difficult for some. It can be a very rewarding experience if we give it a chance. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center…
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