<p>We are pleased that so many people have made First Day Hikes an annual tradition! It is exciting for Arkansas to be such a strong participant in this nationwide event occurring in all 50 state park systems. First Day Hikes are focused on healthy habits and lifelong memories. </p><p>This year for First Day</p>
Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State Park in a 16-man canoe. No previous experience necessary! Guests will travel 9 miles on the
<p>Daytime Performers - David & Renee Wright<br /></p>
<p>Join local musicians from the Ozarks as they perform an unplugged, old-time
folk or roots music concert at the Blacksmith Stage in artisan Craft Village at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m.,
and 3:45 p.m.</p>
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<p>Why did the
turtle cross the road? Join Park Interpreter Haley to find out! With the help of a three-toed box turtle, we will discuss the different turtle species found within Daisy State Park and how we can protect them. </p><br>
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Join Park Interpreter Heather to discover more about our turtles. Then we even meet some of the little turtles who live here as we let them get exercise in the back yard of the visitor center. This program is great for the whole family
Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good old days. Join park staff for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, and learn how to make an easy Dutch oven delight. Don’t miss your chance to relive a part of history and get a sample of this tasty recipe!
Is it a frog or a cricket? What are the sounds of spring? Are they different from the sounds that we hear in the fall? Join a park interpreter for this wonderfully illustrated program on the sounds that you hear at night.
BACK DATED FROM 06/23/19 FOR CANCELLATION<br />Experience the beauty of the river on this guided evening canoe float on the Big Maumelle River. If you have never canoed at night before, this is your chance! Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet, bring insect repellent, plenty of water, and a flashlight
Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to an island where we will snorkel along the shoreline and see fish, rocks, plants and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels are provided (you get to keep the snorkel), but feel free to bring your own equipment if you have it. <b>Lifejackets are provided</b>