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First Day Hike at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park

Start your year with a peaceful first day hike at this prehistoric site. We are carrying on the traditions of the Plum Bayou people by gathering at this unique mound site. We hope to inspire a great n... Start your year with a peaceful first day hike at this prehistoric site. We are carrying on the traditions of the Plum Bayou people by gathering at this unique mound site. We hope to inspire a great n...
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Winter Birds of Arkansas

Arkansas becomes a temporary haven for many migratory birds during winter. Stop by Cossatot Falls to learn how to ID birds you may see in your backyard and in the park this time of year. This is a com... Arkansas becomes a temporary haven for many migratory birds during winter. Stop by Cossatot Falls to learn how to ID birds you may see in your backyard and in the park this time of year. This is a com...
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Introduction to America 250

Meet a park interpreter at the Latta Barn for an introduction to America 250, and to learn about Arkansas' role in helping to build America. Meet a park interpreter at the Latta Barn for an introduction to America 250, and to learn about Arkansas' role in helping to build America.
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First Day Hike

Join a park interpreter at Hindman Hall for a 1-mile, guided, family-friendly hike around the beautiful grounds of Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Enjoy the natural world and learn about t... Join a park interpreter at Hindman Hall for a 1-mile, guided, family-friendly hike around the beautiful grounds of Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Enjoy the natural world and learn about t...
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Daybreak Diamond Tour

Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past ... Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past ...
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First Day Hike 2026: Spring Trail

Join hikers in all 50 states by kicking off your new year with a hike at Queen Wilhelmina State Park! Take a meandering stroll with a park interpreter on the Spring Trail to celebrate the new ye... Join hikers in all 50 states by kicking off your new year with a hike at Queen Wilhelmina State Park! Take a meandering stroll with a park interpreter on the Spring Trail to celebrate the new ye...
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First Day Hike 2026: Lover's Leap

Kick off the new year alongside hikers in all 50 states with a First Day Hike at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Join a park interpreter for a relaxed 1.5-mile stroll along the Lover’s Leap Trail. ... Kick off the new year alongside hikers in all 50 states with a First Day Hike at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Join a park interpreter for a relaxed 1.5-mile stroll along the Lover’s Leap Trail. ...
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First Day Hike: Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

Why does this trail have a name? Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover to the stories be... Why does this trail have a name? Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover to the stories be...
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First Day Hike: Austell Trail Adventure

The unique landscape of Village Creek State Park makes it the perfect place to find a sense of adventure in 2026. Join a park interpreter to explore the characteristic hogback ridges and stream ... The unique landscape of Village Creek State Park makes it the perfect place to find a sense of adventure in 2026. Join a park interpreter to explore the characteristic hogback ridges and stream ...
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First Day Hike: "Blue to the Rescue" Storybook Hike

What kind of stories will you create in 2026? Join a park interpreter for a reading of "Blue to the Rescue," a children's hiking story written by Wynne, Arkansas-native Amy Poindexter. During th... What kind of stories will you create in 2026? Join a park interpreter for a reading of "Blue to the Rescue," a children's hiking story written by Wynne, Arkansas-native Amy Poindexter. During th...