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Nosey Nelly

Learning not to use our eyes and rely on our other senses is difficult for some. It can be a very rewarding experience if we give it a chance. Join the park interpreter in the visitor center orientati... Learning not to use our eyes and rely on our other senses is difficult for some. It can be a very rewarding experience if we give it a chance. Join the park interpreter in the visitor center orientati...
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Minnow Trap from Scrap: Bear Creek Lake

Fishing on Bear Creek Lake is a popular recreation activity for both locals and visitors. Anglers enjoy reeling in bass, crappie, catfish and shellcrackers, to name a few. When it comes to bait – noth... Fishing on Bear Creek Lake is a popular recreation activity for both locals and visitors. Anglers enjoy reeling in bass, crappie, catfish and shellcrackers, to name a few. When it comes to bait – noth...
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Trick or Treat: Arkansas Chocolate Tarantula

The Arkansas chocolate tarantula is the only native tarantula species in the state. As Halloween approaches, sightings of these spiders could be on the rise as males of this species migrate! Join a pa... The Arkansas chocolate tarantula is the only native tarantula species in the state. As Halloween approaches, sightings of these spiders could be on the rise as males of this species migrate! Join a pa...
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Bats vs. Birds

Imagine you are a witch or wizard in need of a familiar to help you brew your magical potions. Halloween is coming, and you're running out of time! Would you choose a bat or a bird? Join a park interp... Imagine you are a witch or wizard in need of a familiar to help you brew your magical potions. Halloween is coming, and you're running out of time! Would you choose a bat or a bird? Join a park interp...
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Fire Building Basics

What’s a camping trip without a campfire? From making s’mores to sharing campfire stories, sitting around a campfire can spark lifelong memories. Join a park interpreter to learn the ba... What’s a camping trip without a campfire? From making s’mores to sharing campfire stories, sitting around a campfire can spark lifelong memories. Join a park interpreter to learn the ba...
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Bark in the Park 2025

Lake Frierson State Park is going to the dogs! Join us for B.A.R.K. Ranger hikes, doggy geocaching adventures, a tail-wagging costume contest, pawsome games, and fur-tastic programs. Meet local busine... Lake Frierson State Park is going to the dogs! Join us for B.A.R.K. Ranger hikes, doggy geocaching adventures, a tail-wagging costume contest, pawsome games, and fur-tastic programs. Meet local busine...
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Public Lands Day/ Keep Arkansas Beautiful

As part of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, help us protect and conserve our park’s resources! This National Public Lands Day, staff and volunteers will clean, repair, and/or paint a number of fences to impro... As part of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, help us protect and conserve our park’s resources! This National Public Lands Day, staff and volunteers will clean, repair, and/or paint a number of fences to impro...
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Corn Husk Figurines

Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture that you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the Lakeview Room of the visitor center to learn about an early toy that was made by the ... Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture that you find here today. Join a park interpreter in the Lakeview Room of the visitor center to learn about an early toy that was made by the ...
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Dutch Oven Cooking: Pumpkin Spice Cake

Join the park interpreters to learn about the history of Dutch oven cooking for early Arkansas pioneers, then stay to make a tasty pumpkin spice cake dessert. Bring your friends and family for a fall ... Join the park interpreters to learn about the history of Dutch oven cooking for early Arkansas pioneers, then stay to make a tasty pumpkin spice cake dessert. Bring your friends and family for a fall ...
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Bear Creek Lake Nature Detectives

Join a park interpreter to observe, study, and explore the natural environments of Bear Creek Lake. We will be nature detectives, using our senses to investigate the plants, animals, and habitats arou... Join a park interpreter to observe, study, and explore the natural environments of Bear Creek Lake. We will be nature detectives, using our senses to investigate the plants, animals, and habitats arou...