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Gold Creek Hike

Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 0.18-mile hike. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about 45 minutes. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring water! Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 0.18-mile hike. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about 45 minutes. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring water!
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Discovery Hour at Jacksonport

Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park! Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts,... Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park! Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts,...
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Nature Journaling

Let’s explore springtime in Devil’s Den State Park through art! Join a park interpreter in creating your very own nature journal that you can use in the park. Let’s explore springtime in Devil’s Den State Park through art! Join a park interpreter in creating your very own nature journal that you can use in the park.
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Animal Myths

Many myths and misconceptions surround our local wildlife. Are you really as blind as a bat? Do you take advice from a groundhog that predicts seasons? Do you still think that wart came from a frog or... Many myths and misconceptions surround our local wildlife. Are you really as blind as a bat? Do you take advice from a groundhog that predicts seasons? Do you still think that wart came from a frog or...
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Make A Fish Fossil to Take Home

Sometimes small fossils of ancient creatures can be found in the rocks along the White River here at Jacksonport State Park, and they are protected. Meet a park interpreter today and make a fish fossi... Sometimes small fossils of ancient creatures can be found in the rocks along the White River here at Jacksonport State Park, and they are protected. Meet a park interpreter today and make a fish fossi...
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Discovery Hike (Dogwood Trail)

The Ouachita National Forest provides a protective zone for wildlife around the lake. Meet a park interpreter at the Dogwood trailhead to take a guided 1/2-mile hike and discover the ... The Ouachita National Forest provides a protective zone for wildlife around the lake. Meet a park interpreter at the Dogwood trailhead to take a guided 1/2-mile hike and discover the ...
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Free Fishing Weekend Information Station

Join a park interpreter to check out the free resources that Jacksonport State Park can offer you to enjoy Free Fishing Weekend! Whether you are experienced or just beginning in this fun and relaxing ... Join a park interpreter to check out the free resources that Jacksonport State Park can offer you to enjoy Free Fishing Weekend! Whether you are experienced or just beginning in this fun and relaxing ...
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Nature's Twinkle Lights

Lightning bugs or fireflies? Whatever you call them, these little insects have delighted people for generations with their glow. Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn how they glow and why it's so impor... Lightning bugs or fireflies? Whatever you call them, these little insects have delighted people for generations with their glow. Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn how they glow and why it's so impor...
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Dazzling Dragonflies

Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to discover their characteristics and why they are helpful!  Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to discover their characteristics and why they are helpful! 
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Seeds on the Move!

Ever wonder how trees and other plants are able to grow in different places? Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn the many ways seeds are moved throughout the park. Ever wonder how trees and other plants are able to grow in different places? Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn the many ways seeds are moved throughout the park.