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Owl Pellet Dissection: The Leftovers Lab

Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter for a closer look at owl pellets, nature’s version of a mystery puzzle.... Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter for a closer look at owl pellets, nature’s version of a mystery puzzle....
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Snake Sense

There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in ... There’s no such thing as a “bad snake," just misunderstood ones. Join a park interpreter to learn about Arkansas’ six venomous snake species and discover how to stay safe if you ever encounter one in ...
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Pinecone Bird Feeders

From worms to seeds, fish to insects, birds have quite a menu! Join a park interpreter to learn what different birds eat and craft your own all-natural pinecone bird feeder to take home. Note: This ac... From worms to seeds, fish to insects, birds have quite a menu! Join a park interpreter to learn what different birds eat and craft your own all-natural pinecone bird feeder to take home. Note: This ac...
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Great Arkansas Cleanup at Queen Wilhelmina State Park

Do your part to keep Arkansas beautiful by volunteering in the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet at the Wonder House at 10 a.m. to register and pick up garbage bags, gloves, ... Do your part to keep Arkansas beautiful by volunteering in the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet at the Wonder House at 10 a.m. to register and pick up garbage bags, gloves, ...
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Evening at Bear Cave

Join a park interpreter for a fascinating walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole ... Join a park interpreter for a fascinating walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole ...
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Lake Tour

Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life ves... Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park's history, scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life ves...
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Grab-Bag Adventures

Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter to try your luck at guessing what's in the bag! Come with your family ... Are you brave enough to stick your hand into an unknown nature-filled bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter to try your luck at guessing what's in the bag! Come with your family ...
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Pine Needle Painting

Join a park interpreter and learn how to make your own pine needle paintbrush to be used as an all-natural tool. Come ready to learn and paint some of what you've seen here at the park! All materials ... Join a park interpreter and learn how to make your own pine needle paintbrush to be used as an all-natural tool. Come ready to learn and paint some of what you've seen here at the park! All materials ...
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The Pioneer Cemetery: A Lasting Legacy

Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place of the area’s earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and l... Tucked away on Rich Mountain lies the final resting place of the area’s earliest settlers. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to uncover stories of life on the mountain in the 1860s and l...
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Journaling the Journey

Ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the natural setting. Join a p... Ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the natural setting. Join a p...