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Mammals of Mishief

Join a park interpreter as we learn more about one of our favorite mammals in the park, the fox! We will discover some of our state’s history relating to foxes, discover some of their unique character... Join a park interpreter as we learn more about one of our favorite mammals in the park, the fox! We will discover some of our state’s history relating to foxes, discover some of their unique character...
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Dutch Oven Treat Demonstrations

Join a park interpreter to learn about Dutch oven outdoor cooking. This event is only open to Girl Scouts and their families and registration is required. Please call the visitor center to register an... Join a park interpreter to learn about Dutch oven outdoor cooking. This event is only open to Girl Scouts and their families and registration is required. Please call the visitor center to register an...
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Hands on Pottery

Pottery is one of the oldest human inventions, predating the wheel and even writing! Pieces of broken pottery help us understand more about the prehistoric American Indians who once lived in this are... Pottery is one of the oldest human inventions, predating the wheel and even writing! Pieces of broken pottery help us understand more about the prehistoric American Indians who once lived in this are...
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Ceremonial Site Tour

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is hom... The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is hom...
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Bark Ranger Weekend: Outdoor Cooking Dutch Oven Workshop

Join a park interpreter for a special Bark Ranger Weekend Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop and make a safe and delicious treat that will have tails wagging. You will learn how to cook in and care for Arkan... Join a park interpreter for a special Bark Ranger Weekend Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop and make a safe and delicious treat that will have tails wagging. You will learn how to cook in and care for Arkan...
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Monarch Health Hike

Every year, monarch butterflies migrate through Arkansas in mid-October to return to their breeding grounds in Mexico. These lively bursts of color are always a delight to see on a hike or in your gar... Every year, monarch butterflies migrate through Arkansas in mid-October to return to their breeding grounds in Mexico. These lively bursts of color are always a delight to see on a hike or in your gar...
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Fall Colors Lake Tour

Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, fall scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests ar... Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, fall scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests ar...
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Fall Into The Great Arkansas Cleanup

Join the museum staff as we prepare for winter. Every homestead had a plan for the upcoming frost. Garden beds will be mulched. Brush removed and landscape prepared. Please wear sunscreen and bring pl... Join the museum staff as we prepare for winter. Every homestead had a plan for the upcoming frost. Garden beds will be mulched. Brush removed and landscape prepared. Please wear sunscreen and bring pl...
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Autumn Arboretum Trail Stroll

Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to take a relaxing autumn stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that paint the unique landscape of Village Cre... Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to take a relaxing autumn stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that paint the unique landscape of Village Cre...
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Sandbar Beautification - Great Arkansas Cleanup

Spend the morning with park interpreters at Sandbar Campground to remove litter and debris from this high-use area of the park. This volunteer event is a part of the Great Arkansas Cleanup through Kee... Spend the morning with park interpreters at Sandbar Campground to remove litter and debris from this high-use area of the park. This volunteer event is a part of the Great Arkansas Cleanup through Kee...