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Snake Smarts

With the warmer weather, snakes will be out and about in natural areas. Join a park interpreter for a look at the wonderful world of snakes that live in Arkansas and how to identify and stay safe... With the warmer weather, snakes will be out and about in natural areas. Join a park interpreter for a look at the wonderful world of snakes that live in Arkansas and how to identify and stay safe...
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Whose Nest is Best?

Building a home is an important survival skill when you live in the forests of Arkansas. A park interpreter will introduce you to some of the birds and other creatures who create very specia... Building a home is an important survival skill when you live in the forests of Arkansas. A park interpreter will introduce you to some of the birds and other creatures who create very specia...
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Bird Beak Buffet

Have you ever wondered why a hummingbird’s beak is different from a hawk’s? Discover how different birds’ beaks have adapted for their unique diets. Have you ever wondered why a hummingbird’s beak is different from a hawk’s? Discover how different birds’ beaks have adapted for their unique diets.
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Primitive Campfire Trivia

No matches? No problem! Join a park interpreter for a live demonstration of primitive fire starting before enjoying several rounds of nature trivia and marshmallow roasting around the campfi... No matches? No problem! Join a park interpreter for a live demonstration of primitive fire starting before enjoying several rounds of nature trivia and marshmallow roasting around the campfi...
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Edible Insects

In other parts of the world, eating insects is considered a delicacy! Today, a park interpreter will test your notion of who really eats bugs and who doesn’t. Are you brave enough to join th... In other parts of the world, eating insects is considered a delicacy! Today, a park interpreter will test your notion of who really eats bugs and who doesn’t. Are you brave enough to join th...
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Slithering Snakes

Discover how to tell the difference between a venomous and non-venomous snake. Then don't miss out on the chance to meet some of our snake residents here at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Discover how to tell the difference between a venomous and non-venomous snake. Then don't miss out on the chance to meet some of our snake residents here at Lake Dardanelle State Park.
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Sounds of the Night Hike

Nature can be intimidating at night! A creak here, and a scurry there. What is all the ruckus about? Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike into the nighttime forest for answers! Please b... Nature can be intimidating at night! A creak here, and a scurry there. What is all the ruckus about? Join a park interpreter for a 1-mile hike into the nighttime forest for answers! Please b...
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Cedar Creek Rock Creep

From carpet rocks to iron formations along a beautiful creek, Cedar Creek Trail is one of the most fascinating areas of Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover some of the trees ani... From carpet rocks to iron formations along a beautiful creek, Cedar Creek Trail is one of the most fascinating areas of Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover some of the trees ani...
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Father's Day Buffet at The Skillet Restaurant

Celebrate Dad with a hearty, home-cooked meal packed with his favorite foods!The Skillet's annual Father's Day Buffet at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View happens Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m.-2 p... Celebrate Dad with a hearty, home-cooked meal packed with his favorite foods!The Skillet's annual Father's Day Buffet at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View happens Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m.-2 p...
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Swim Cruise

There's no better way to cool off on a hot summer day than jumping into the cool, crisp waters of Lake Ouachita! Join a park interpreter to go out on a boat and find a perfect place go swimming. ... There's no better way to cool off on a hot summer day than jumping into the cool, crisp waters of Lake Ouachita! Join a park interpreter to go out on a boat and find a perfect place go swimming. ...