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Wings over the River Valley

Join us for Feathered Flyers Weekend, as we use binoculars at the River View Center Overlook to identify the birds soaring around us over the Maumelle and Arkansas Rivers! You can bring your own binoc... Join us for Feathered Flyers Weekend, as we use binoculars at the River View Center Overlook to identify the birds soaring around us over the Maumelle and Arkansas Rivers! You can bring your own binoc...
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Reptiles of the River

Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to variety of wildlife, but do you ever wonder just what there is out there in the river? Are there snakes, is that a snapping turtle? Join a park interpreter in the... Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to variety of wildlife, but do you ever wonder just what there is out there in the river? Are there snakes, is that a snapping turtle? Join a park interpreter in the...
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Catfish Are Quite The Catch

Cap off the fun of Free Fishing Weekend and find out why the catfish is one of Arkansas' most important fish! Together, we'll dive into the dirty details of the different types of large catfish in the... Cap off the fun of Free Fishing Weekend and find out why the catfish is one of Arkansas' most important fish! Together, we'll dive into the dirty details of the different types of large catfish in the...
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Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend

Arkansas residents and nonresidents may fish anywhere in Arkansas from noon Friday, June 6, until midnight Sunday night, June 8, 2025, without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkans... Arkansas residents and nonresidents may fish anywhere in Arkansas from noon Friday, June 6, until midnight Sunday night, June 8, 2025, without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkans...
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Snake Safe

Join us on Hooray for Herpetology Weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park as we delve into what to do when you encounter a snake on the trails or in your campsite or yard. Learn ways to identify some ... Join us on Hooray for Herpetology Weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park as we delve into what to do when you encounter a snake on the trails or in your campsite or yard. Learn ways to identify some ...
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Mountain Boomer

There are tales that people used to see mountain boomers on Pinnacle Mountain, but what exactly is a mountain boomer? Is it a reptile or amphibian of sorts, could it be a snake or a frog? Join a park ... There are tales that people used to see mountain boomers on Pinnacle Mountain, but what exactly is a mountain boomer? Is it a reptile or amphibian of sorts, could it be a snake or a frog? Join a park ...
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Beware the Itch

Summer in Arkansas can be an itchy time of year. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about common causes of itchiness, prevent future irritation, and dis... Summer in Arkansas can be an itchy time of year. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about common causes of itchiness, prevent future irritation, and dis...
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The 10 Essentials Challenge

Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover how these items can keep you s... Ever been caught unprepared on an outdoor adventure? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about the ten essentials every adventurer should have. Discover how these items can keep you s...
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The Hiking Challenge

Think you’re ready to hit the trail? Drop by the weigh-in pavilion for the Hiking Challenge! Test your hiking smarts at three fun drop-in stations where you’ll figure out the 10 Essentials every hiker... Think you’re ready to hit the trail? Drop by the weigh-in pavilion for the Hiking Challenge! Test your hiking smarts at three fun drop-in stations where you’ll figure out the 10 Essentials every hiker...
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The Fishing Challenge

Ready to test your fishing skills? Drop by the weigh-in pavilion for the Fishing Challenge! This event features three fun stations where you’ll practice your casting aim, discover how much you really ... Ready to test your fishing skills? Drop by the weigh-in pavilion for the Fishing Challenge! This event features three fun stations where you’ll practice your casting aim, discover how much you really ...