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Fun with Furs

Touch and examine real animal furs with a park interpreter. Learn about native mammals and their adaptations through hands-on discovery. Bring your questions and curiosity for this interactive 30-minu... Touch and examine real animal furs with a park interpreter. Learn about native mammals and their adaptations through hands-on discovery. Bring your questions and curiosity for this interactive 30-minu...
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Sunset Stroll

Meet a park interpreter for a leisurely hike during the coolest part of the day. We will keep an eye out for the river otters that have been active on the water.  #ARSpringBreak Meet a park interpreter for a leisurely hike during the coolest part of the day. We will keep an eye out for the river otters that have been active on the water.  #ARSpringBreak
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Constellation Can Lanterns

Surrounded by forest, Mississippi River State Park is perfect for viewing the night sky. Join a park interpreter to create your very own night sky lantern! Participants are encouraged to bring their o... Surrounded by forest, Mississippi River State Park is perfect for viewing the night sky. Join a park interpreter to create your very own night sky lantern! Participants are encouraged to bring their o...
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Birding Basics

Join a park interpreter to discover the joy of birding. We will cover the basics of using binoculars and field guides, as well as provide some tips on what to look for. All ages welcome. Binoculars an... Join a park interpreter to discover the joy of birding. We will cover the basics of using binoculars and field guides, as well as provide some tips on what to look for. All ages welcome. Binoculars an...
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Signs of Wildlife and Animal Spotting

Join a park interpreter on Trotting Fox Trail to spot tracks, scat, nests, and feeding marks—clues to hidden wildlife. Learn to use easy apps for identifying animals and plants. All ages welcome. Brin... Join a park interpreter on Trotting Fox Trail to spot tracks, scat, nests, and feeding marks—clues to hidden wildlife. Learn to use easy apps for identifying animals and plants. All ages welcome. Brin...
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Campfire Stories, Songs and S’mores

Enjoy stories, songs, and s’mores around the campfire with a park interpreter. Share river memories, nature facts, and classic songs. Bring a chair or blanket, mosquito repellent, and dress for the we... Enjoy stories, songs, and s’mores around the campfire with a park interpreter. Share river memories, nature facts, and classic songs. Bring a chair or blanket, mosquito repellent, and dress for the we...
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Flag Parade and Bike Parade

Celebrate the 4th of July with a bike and flag parade! Decorate your ride and join the fun as we show off our patriotic spirit. All ages welcome. Celebrate the 4th of July with a bike and flag parade! Decorate your ride and join the fun as we show off our patriotic spirit. All ages welcome.
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Declaration Dash and Old-fashioned Games

Enjoy a fun run or walk, then play classic games with friends and family. Celebrate Independence Day through movement and tradition. All ages welcome. Wear active shoes. Enjoy a fun run or walk, then play classic games with friends and family. Celebrate Independence Day through movement and tradition. All ages welcome. Wear active shoes.
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Nature Cabin

Drop in to the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs; help start your explorer program, or answer a... Drop in to the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs; help start your explorer program, or answer a...
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Hue Hike

Take on a colorful challenge as we hike one mile along the Spring Trail in search of every hue on the color wheel! Wear close-toed shoes, bring plenty of water, and come prepared for heat and insects. Take on a colorful challenge as we hike one mile along the Spring Trail in search of every hue on the color wheel! Wear close-toed shoes, bring plenty of water, and come prepared for heat and insects.