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What is That?

Join the park interpreter for a game of furs, skulls and riddles and see if you can answer one of the most commonly asked questions: "What is that?" Join the park interpreter for a game of furs, skulls and riddles and see if you can answer one of the most commonly asked questions: "What is that?"
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Sunset Kayak Cruise

Kayaking on Lake Frierson offers you a link to many different worlds! Join the park interpreter in discovering the stories our lake provides and protects as we rove the coves of Lake Frierso... Kayaking on Lake Frierson offers you a link to many different worlds! Join the park interpreter in discovering the stories our lake provides and protects as we rove the coves of Lake Frierso...
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Nature's Color Wheel: Bear Creek

Nature is full of color and today we are going in search for as many different colors as we can find. During our search we will discuss and explore some of the roles color plays in the natural world. ... Nature is full of color and today we are going in search for as many different colors as we can find. During our search we will discuss and explore some of the roles color plays in the natural world. ...
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Tree Tales on the Monument Trails

Discover the secret life of the forest on a 0.25-mile moderate hike along the Monument Trails. Led by a park interpreter, this scenic loop reveals how fallen trees still nourish wildlife, shelter crea... Discover the secret life of the forest on a 0.25-mile moderate hike along the Monument Trails. Led by a park interpreter, this scenic loop reveals how fallen trees still nourish wildlife, shelter crea...
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Discover Devil's Den

Step back in time with a park interpreter as we explore the origins of Devil’s Den State Park and celebrate the enduring legacy of the CCC. With a sense of wonder, we’ll uncover the skill, determinati... Step back in time with a park interpreter as we explore the origins of Devil’s Den State Park and celebrate the enduring legacy of the CCC. With a sense of wonder, we’ll uncover the skill, determinati...
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Healthy Hike Wednesday

Join the fun every Wednesday at Jacksonport State Park! Each hike begins at the Tunstall Riverwalk Trailhead. Just look for the white state park van. Park interpreters will be ready with a nature-insp... Join the fun every Wednesday at Jacksonport State Park! Each hike begins at the Tunstall Riverwalk Trailhead. Just look for the white state park van. Park interpreters will be ready with a nature-insp...
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Feeling Froggy!

Visit with a park interpreter to learn more about the wonderful world of frogs and toads. How are they the same, and what are their differences? Frogs help control the insect population and are a good... Visit with a park interpreter to learn more about the wonderful world of frogs and toads. How are they the same, and what are their differences? Frogs help control the insect population and are a good...
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Tunstall's Racehorses and Steamboats

Thomas Todd Tunstall was the founder of Jacksonport and a fascinating man. He made, lost, and made again several small fortunes throughout his life from his two passions, racehorses and steamboats. Jo... Thomas Todd Tunstall was the founder of Jacksonport and a fascinating man. He made, lost, and made again several small fortunes throughout his life from his two passions, racehorses and steamboats. Jo...
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Life in a Covered Wagon

Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Come meet a pa... Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Come meet a pa...
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All about Pillbugs!

What is a pillbug? Join a park interpreter to find out more about these adorable little creatures and how they live and survive at the park! What is a pillbug? Join a park interpreter to find out more about these adorable little creatures and how they live and survive at the park!