Gather up your whole family to enjoy some fishing fun! Everyone is invited to participate in this family fishing event. Prizes will be awarded for each age group. Arkansas Fishing Regulations apply. All individuals ages 16 and up who are participating are required to have a fishing license

Try to catch a glimpse the Geminid meteor shower at its peak! Mount Magazine&nbsp;State Park offers some of the darkest skies in Arkansas and is a great place<br>
to experience this special event. Be sure to dress in winter-appropriate clothes!

Meet a park interpreter to guess which mammal the furs, skulls, tracks, and scat belong to and discover more about the furry critters of Lake Fort Smith State Park.&nbsp;

Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for the Falls Branch Trail for this special nighttime excursion into the forest. This adventure will be about 1/2-mile long and will take about 45 minutes. Be sure to bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes! <br>
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Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the wonderful wildflowers of the Ouachita Mountains. This stroll will take about 45 minutes and is about ¾-mile long. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water. <br>
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Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park Interpreters will be available to give short programs, help start your explorer program or answer any questions you may have about this special place!<br>

<p>In order to purchase a hunting license in Arkansas anyone who was born after December 31, 1968, must complete Hunter Education. This is a 10-hour course that will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday and 1 – 5 p.m. on Sunday. Participants must attend both days to complete the course. There will</p>

<p>Help protect Logoly State Park with a morning of park beautification and litter removal. Check in at the visitor center to get supplies, an&nbsp;area to work, and a free t-shirt (limited supply). This is a drop in activity.</p><br>

See Petit Jean State Park’s Mather Lodge dressed in its Christmas finery. Enjoy family-oriented arts and crafts activities and seasonal entertainment. Contact the park for a schedule.&nbsp;<br>
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<p>Experience the scenic beauty of Petit Jean State Park while enjoying the hospitality of the friendly park staff! Join us for free guided walks, talks, demonstrations, and entertainment. Although designed for senior citizens, all ages are welcome to join in on the fun. Contact the park for a schedule</p>