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Hike to the Waterfall

Meet Park Interpreter Ron for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk approximatel... Meet Park Interpreter Ron for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk approximatel...
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover the stories behind the name of "Ben." What stories might... Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover the stories behind the name of "Ben." What stories might...
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CCC Stroll

The Civilian Conservation Corps holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a historic stroll while we travel back in time to the origins of Lake Cat... The Civilian Conservation Corps holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a historic stroll while we travel back in time to the origins of Lake Cat...
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Constellation Can Lanterns

Craft a lantern using real star patterns. Bring your own can or use one provided. This is a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the night sky while learning about constellations visible from Arkansas. Craft a lantern using real star patterns. Bring your own can or use one provided. This is a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the night sky while learning about constellations visible from Arkansas.
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Build a Bird Feeder

Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll show you how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity. Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll show you how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.
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Bird Bingo

Lake Catherine State Park is home to many beautiful birds! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating fliers. Lake Catherine State Park is home to many beautiful birds! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating fliers.
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Christmas Bird Count

Join us at Lake Ouachita State Park for our annual Christmas Bird Count on Friday, December 19, 2025. This event will include a morning bird count within our official count circle, followed by an a... Join us at Lake Ouachita State Park for our annual Christmas Bird Count on Friday, December 19, 2025. This event will include a morning bird count within our official count circle, followed by an a...
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First Day Hike

Step off on the right foot this year at Lake Ouachita State Park for our First Day Hikes! Lake Ouachita State Park and the Ouachita Mountain Hikers will host this year's event at the Caddo Bend Trailh... Step off on the right foot this year at Lake Ouachita State Park for our First Day Hikes! Lake Ouachita State Park and the Ouachita Mountain Hikers will host this year's event at the Caddo Bend Trailh...
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Critter Tree Suet Ornaments: Part 1

With all the hustle & bustle around Christmas, we can’t forget about our feathered & furred friends. Meet in the Queen's Restaurant to make critter-friendly ornaments to hang on a tree outside... With all the hustle & bustle around Christmas, we can’t forget about our feathered & furred friends. Meet in the Queen's Restaurant to make critter-friendly ornaments to hang on a tree outside...
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Early Birder First Day Hike

Find a new hobby along with a new you on this Early Birder hike on New Year's Day! Join a park staff member for a hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail, 1.1 miles in length, to see what native birds ca... Find a new hobby along with a new you on this Early Birder hike on New Year's Day! Join a park staff member for a hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail, 1.1 miles in length, to see what native birds ca...