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Sunset Kayak Tour
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to enjoy the cooler, quieter side of DeGray Lake as we kayak under the last rays of the setting sun, giving way to a starry night sky. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and life…
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Sunset Art
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
As the sun goes down on Lake Dardanelle, the sky is lit up with beautiful colors glowing in the sky. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion as…
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White-tailed Deer of the Ozarks
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about these common residents of the park and how they thrive in this area. Uncover the history of deer in Arkansas and discover some interesting facts about these…
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Storyteller's Seat: Tall Tales from the Ozarks
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Listen to legends that shaped this region, creating new memories from stories that have been passed down. Bring a flashlight.
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Owl Prowl Hike
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
"Who" is out in the woods? Join a park interpreter near the Cossatot Falls campground to discuss these hunters of the night and call to owls to see if they respond. This walk is 1-mile round-trip.
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Birding Hike
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding hike! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills. All…
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58th Annual Jonquil Festival
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Create memories and celebrate a tradition at Historic Washington State Park. This two-day festival heralds the arrival of spring in Southwest Arkansas! Thousands of jonquils welcome craftspeople,…
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Hues of the Hollow on the Monument Hike
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Take a closer look at the colors hiding in plain sight. From mossy greens to fiery reds, Devil's Den State Park is full of vibrant surprises waiting to be discovered. Join a park interpreter for this…
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Great American Cleanup: Cane Creek Spring Cleaning
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cane Creek State Park is looking for volunteers to get outdoors for a morning of reducing litter on our roadways. This is the perfect opportunity for a group looking for a community service project or…
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Letterpress Printing - Then & Now
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This one day class will include basic terminology and hand setting type and plate preparation for printing and finishing of a personalized note sheet and notecard. Participants have the option to…
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Dyed and Berried at Davidsonville: A Natural Dye Workshop
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Before the invention of the synthetic dyes we use now, people used the plants, minerals, and sometimes the animals around them to color their clothes. Join a park interpreter to learn more about how…
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The Gardener & The Cook: Spring Backyard Foraging & Planting Annual Herbs Class
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This springtime class is about identifying and harvesting the useful weeds and planting annual herbs. Determined gardener, Tina Marie, often feeds the compost pile instead of making use of the…
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Morning Kayak Tour
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 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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Wings over the Water Lake Tour
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing birding tour on the calm waters of Lake Chicot, as we cruise along the shoreline to spot winter waterfowl, wading birds, and resident species, learning tips for…
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What's that Tree? Walk
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Do you know the difference between a sweet gum and an oak? Join the park interpreter for an easy walk around the visitor center area and learn how to identify some of the most common trees at Logoly…
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Nature’s Color Wheel Hike
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to hunt colors on 1/5-mile easy hike and explore their roles in nature. Bring water, insect repellent and wear sturdy shoes.
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Battle of the Invasives
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join park staff in eradicating invasive plants known as privet. Invasive plants are harmful to our local environments and native plants. All tools and safety equipment will be provided. Make sure to…
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DIY Fire Starters
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.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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Arkansas Spring Break Week: Spear and Atlatl Demonstration
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at throwing a spear? Join a park interpreter to learn how to throw a spear with the help of a little-known Native American tool called an atlatl. Through this fun…
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Spring Wildflower Walk
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on this 3-mile walk down the newly created Owl Pass Trail that traverses the Little Maumelle River. Along the way we will explore the early spring blooms growing on the river…
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