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Memorial Day Weekend: Canoe the Mississippi River

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 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 P...
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Great Outdoors Month

Petit Jean State Park's interpretive staff will offer a variety of activities daily throughout the month of June, with a special focus on the great outdoors. Enjoy guided trail hikes, games, demo... Petit Jean State Park's interpretive staff will offer a variety of activities daily throughout the month of June, with a special focus on the great outdoors. Enjoy guided trail hikes, games, demo...
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National Trails Day

Celebrate and enjoy Petit Jean State Park’s more than 20 miles of trails! This day will be filled with hikes and hiking related programs for all ages. Contact the park for a schedule. This e... Celebrate and enjoy Petit Jean State Park’s more than 20 miles of trails! This day will be filled with hikes and hiking related programs for all ages. Contact the park for a schedule. This e...
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Spinning and Lace Making Demonstration

In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an... In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an...
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School in the 1800s

Classrooms look a little different today than they did in the 1800s. Come, take a seat, and learn about school during the 1800s in this 30-minute program. Meet at the one-room schoolhouse. Classrooms look a little different today than they did in the 1800s. Come, take a seat, and learn about school during the 1800s in this 30-minute program. Meet at the one-room schoolhouse.
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35th Annual Bat-O-Rama

It's time to celebrate one of the most beneficial and misunderstood creatures in the world, BATS! Join us this weekend for the 35th Annual Bat-O-Rama to check out some bat-focused programs to learn wh... It's time to celebrate one of the most beneficial and misunderstood creatures in the world, BATS! Join us this weekend for the 35th Annual Bat-O-Rama to check out some bat-focused programs to learn wh...
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Easter Egg Scramble

The Spring River Lions Club will sponsor the annual Easter Egg Scramble at Mammoth Spring State Park with over 10,000 eggs being hidden. Candy and prize-filled eggs will be placed in three hunt areas ... The Spring River Lions Club will sponsor the annual Easter Egg Scramble at Mammoth Spring State Park with over 10,000 eggs being hidden. Candy and prize-filled eggs will be placed in three hunt areas ...
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Ancient Jewelry

Join the park interpreter and discover different types of jewelry the Mississippians wore, where the raw material came from, and methods used to make jewelry. Make your own animal bone ... Join the park interpreter and discover different types of jewelry the Mississippians wore, where the raw material came from, and methods used to make jewelry. Make your own animal bone ...
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Mountain Fishin' Derby at Petit Jean State Park

The 2023 Mountain Fishin' Derby is here for Arkansas's free fishing weekend! Join park staff alongside Lake Bailey near the Boathouse to register your child and fish the morning away. #FreeFishin... The 2023 Mountain Fishin' Derby is here for Arkansas's free fishing weekend! Join park staff alongside Lake Bailey near the Boathouse to register your child and fish the morning away. #FreeFishin...
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The 41th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show

Antique and classic cars will be on display and judged by year class. Gates open at 7 a.m. and judging begins at 11 a.m. Over 60 trophies will be awarded in addition to dash plaques. Classes will be 1... Antique and classic cars will be on display and judged by year class. Gates open at 7 a.m. and judging begins at 11 a.m. Over 60 trophies will be awarded in addition to dash plaques. Classes will be 1...