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Furry Webbed Feet of Mississippi River State Park

Bear Creek Lake is home to river otters, beavers, and muskrats. All these animals have developed unique adaptations to allow them to utilize this lake in different ways. Join a par... Bear Creek Lake is home to river otters, beavers, and muskrats. All these animals have developed unique adaptations to allow them to utilize this lake in different ways. Join a par...
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Bats of Arkansas

What's that flying in the evening sky? Is it a bird? Is it a bug? No, it's a bat! Did you know that bats are an ancient species going back an approximately 50-60 million years. Today, there are over 1... What's that flying in the evening sky? Is it a bird? Is it a bug? No, it's a bat! Did you know that bats are an ancient species going back an approximately 50-60 million years. Today, there are over 1...
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Drawn to Nature (Nature Journals)

Do you like to draw animals, what about plants? Try to draw the flora and fauna found at Pinnacle Mountain State Park based on clues given by our park interpreter. All materials included. Suggested fo... Do you like to draw animals, what about plants? Try to draw the flora and fauna found at Pinnacle Mountain State Park based on clues given by our park interpreter. All materials included. Suggested fo...
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Bird Nest Builders

Birds ranging in size from the large Bald Eagle all the way to the tiny sparrows make their homes at Mississippi River State Park. Have you ever wondered if these different kinds of birds make differe... Birds ranging in size from the large Bald Eagle all the way to the tiny sparrows make their homes at Mississippi River State Park. Have you ever wondered if these different kinds of birds make differe...
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Fall Colors Walk

With the changing of seasons comes an abundance of color. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a leisurely stroll along the Meadowbrook Trail to soak up the beauty of fall.  With the changing of seasons comes an abundance of color. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a leisurely stroll along the Meadowbrook Trail to soak up the beauty of fall. 
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Queen Wilhelmina State Park Jenga

Think you know Rich Mountain? Test your knowledge of its plants, wildlife, and history with a game of Jenga with a trivia twist! Meet in the Hearth Room for hands-on fun and a few surprising facts. Think you know Rich Mountain? Test your knowledge of its plants, wildlife, and history with a game of Jenga with a trivia twist! Meet in the Hearth Room for hands-on fun and a few surprising facts.
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Sunset-Moonrise Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing evening cruise on DeGray Lake with the setting sun as our backdrop, giving way to a full moon's glow to light our course. Seating is limited—reservations can be ma... Enjoy a relaxing evening cruise on DeGray Lake with the setting sun as our backdrop, giving way to a full moon's glow to light our course. Seating is limited—reservations can be ma...
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Wings Over the River Valley

Meet a park interpreter to see what takes flight over this historic point. We may see vultures, hawks, or other birds, and it’s all a fun learning experience with beautiful scenery. Bring binocul... Meet a park interpreter to see what takes flight over this historic point. We may see vultures, hawks, or other birds, and it’s all a fun learning experience with beautiful scenery. Bring binocul...
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Take Nothing But Pictures

Have you ever been hiking in a park and discovered a pretty rock and wanted to take it? Or a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it? Join a park interpreter to enjoy a wonderful stroll along a short p... Have you ever been hiking in a park and discovered a pretty rock and wanted to take it? Or a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it? Join a park interpreter to enjoy a wonderful stroll along a short p...
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Owl Prowl

Join a park interpreter to learn about the owls native to our area and search for them on a paved trail along the Little Maumelle River. Please bring water, insect repellent, and a flashlight. Join a park interpreter to learn about the owls native to our area and search for them on a paved trail along the Little Maumelle River. Please bring water, insect repellent, and a flashlight.