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Rocky Valley Hike to the East Quarry/Crystalized Tears Monument Art

Join a park interpreter as we depart on the Rocky Valley Trail. We'll descend through the valley between the Fulk Mountains and ascend the other side up to the Dickinson Overlook at the East Quarry, l... Join a park interpreter as we depart on the Rocky Valley Trail. We'll descend through the valley between the Fulk Mountains and ascend the other side up to the Dickinson Overlook at the East Quarry, l...
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration: Apple Cobbler

Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity. This... Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity. This...
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Leave No Trace Monument Trail Tabletop

The choices you make when you are outside make a big difference. The Leave No Trace principles are important for all ages, but especially for girls and boys who are just beginning to experience campin... The choices you make when you are outside make a big difference. The Leave No Trace principles are important for all ages, but especially for girls and boys who are just beginning to experience campin...
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Paint the Prairie

Paint the winter landscape of the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Windswept fields lying dormant awaiting the bloom of spring, rustling prairie grasses that whisper gently in the wind and flocks of birds that... Paint the winter landscape of the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Windswept fields lying dormant awaiting the bloom of spring, rustling prairie grasses that whisper gently in the wind and flocks of birds that...
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Mammals of Arkansas Tabletop

Hair! It’s a useful thing, and one of the characteristics of most mammals, but not the only one! Visit this tabletop to discover various mammal skins and skulls in this hands-on display. A 15-minute p... Hair! It’s a useful thing, and one of the characteristics of most mammals, but not the only one! Visit this tabletop to discover various mammal skins and skulls in this hands-on display. A 15-minute p...
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“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop

Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but yo... Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but yo...
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A Better Campfire

You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire. Explore ... You can build a better campfire. Whether at the campsite or an emergency situation, fire starting is a valuable skill. Meet a park interpreter and discover various methods of starting a fire. Explore ...
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Think Like a Fish

Want to catch more fish? Want to know more about what fish eat and where they live? Meet a park interpreter to think like a fish and discover more about the fish that live in Lake Fort Smith. Want to catch more fish? Want to know more about what fish eat and where they live? Meet a park interpreter to think like a fish and discover more about the fish that live in Lake Fort Smith.
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Everything Eagle

Start celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday early with a mighty and majestic, feathered resident of Cane Creek Lake. Discover how you measure up to one of the most awe-inspiring birds you can witnes... Start celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday early with a mighty and majestic, feathered resident of Cane Creek Lake. Discover how you measure up to one of the most awe-inspiring birds you can witnes...