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Secrets of the Forest: Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a guided scavenger hunt at Lake Frierson State Park to explore the forest’s hidden secrets. Use clues to uncover how plants, animals, and the environment all work together to create a…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, ¼-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…
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History in a Bag
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to play a game that will take you on a journey through the…
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Caminata a la Cueva Rock House (This program is being delivered in Spanish)
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Únase a un park interpreter en el sendero de la Cueva
Rock House para caminar al sitio arqueológico del parque, Cueva Rock House.
Veremos el arte rupestre indio americano y descubriremos más sobre las…
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Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…
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Yellow Rock Trail Adventure
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore the Yellow Rock area and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike.
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Caminata a la Cueva del Oso (This program is being delivered in Spanish)
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Únase a park interpreter en el Bear Cave Trailhead para
un interesante paseo entre las rocas gigantes de arenisca y los cañones de
ranura de la zona de Bear Cave. Esta es una caminata relativamente…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Series: Peach Cobbler
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meet at the amphitheater to enjoy a scrumptious cobbler cooked in a Dutch oven.
Learn the basics of cast iron cooking and how to season and care for a Dutch oven. Bring a cool beverage and your…
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Bird Island Tour
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lake Ouachita State Park provides remarkable habitat for migrating birds. Join us aboard our tour boat as we venture out to Bird Island. Here we are treated to a Lake Ouachita State Park sunset as we…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 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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Sweet Treats at Storm Creek
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to cook in a cast iron Dutch oven? Here’s your chance. This evening you can help a park interpreter prepare and cook a couple of tasty treats for you to try. We will cover the…
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Sunset Cruise
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…
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Moth Cloth!
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a late-night viewing of some of the "creepy crawlies" that call our park home! Bring water, insect repellent, and a flash light!
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Pathfinders: Pioneers of the Pedal
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Mountain biking has a
rich history, with its early roots dating back to the late 19th
century in Ft Missoula, Montana, and evolving into a thriving contemporary
scene. Join Assistant Superintendent…
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Golf Course Safari
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…
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Lake Bennett Kayak Tour
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Explore what makes Lake Bennett unique with the park interpreter! During this kayak tour we will paddle to various areas of interest around the lake and stop for discussion at a few iconic spots. No…
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Bear Cave Hike
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…
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Capsicums: Mild to Wild
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Taught by Susan Belsinger *** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ***I quite enjoy the flavor and burn of a hot chile pepper—although I do not want to eat anything scorching that leaves my mouth on fire.…
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Lake Cruise
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…
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Diamond Mining 101
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.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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