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Memorial Day Weekend: Canoe the Mississippi River

Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State P... Join Mississippi River State Park and Quapaw Canoe Company for a day on the Mississippi River. Everyone will paddle together with a guide from Quapaw and a staff member from Mississippi River State P...
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First Day Hikes

We are pleased that so many people have made First Day Hikes an annual tradition! It is exciting for Arkansas to be such a strong participant in this nationwide event occurring in all 50 state park sy... We are pleased that so many people have made First Day Hikes an annual tradition! It is exciting for Arkansas to be such a strong participant in this nationwide event occurring in all 50 state park sy...
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Nature Journaling

Soldiers’ written observations and drawings provide historians with first-hand descriptions of what the landscape, people, and community looked like in 1862. Today, we will use our senses to describe ... Soldiers’ written observations and drawings provide historians with first-hand descriptions of what the landscape, people, and community looked like in 1862. Today, we will use our senses to describe ...
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Bird and Bike Tour South End

What is better than looking for birds while on a hike? How about looking for birds while on a bike! This tour combines two fun activities, birding and biking, into one memorable tour. This is the perf... What is better than looking for birds while on a hike? How about looking for birds while on a bike! This tour combines two fun activities, birding and biking, into one memorable tour. This is the perf...
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Eagle Awareness Weekend - Discover the Bald Eagle

Our national symbol – its status has changed over time: endangered, threatened, and finally de-listed. What is the status of eagles in Arkansas? A park interpreter answers questions and discusses the ... Our national symbol – its status has changed over time: endangered, threatened, and finally de-listed. What is the status of eagles in Arkansas? A park interpreter answers questions and discusses the ...
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Mississippi River State Park Through the Lens of State Photographer Kirk Johnson Exhibit

Arkansas Tourism Photographer Kirk Jordan has captured our state park in remarkable ways. This collection showcases some amazing views of Mississippi River State Park and the surrounding area. &n... Arkansas Tourism Photographer Kirk Jordan has captured our state park in remarkable ways. This collection showcases some amazing views of Mississippi River State Park and the surrounding area. &n...
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The Stories of Lake Dardanelle

Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter in the Orientation Room to hear some stories of the past that create the wonderful and unique cul... Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter in the Orientation Room to hear some stories of the past that create the wonderful and unique cul...
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Snorkeling Tour

Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to an island where we will snorkel along the shoreline and see fish, rocks, plants and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels are provided (you get to k... Sign up early for this water adventure! We'll boat out to an island where we will snorkel along the shoreline and see fish, rocks, plants and more! Masks, fins, and snorkels are provided (you get to k...
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Evening Canoe Float

BACK DATED FROM 06/23/19 FOR CANCELLATIONExperience the beauty of the river on this guided evening canoe float on the Big Maumelle River. If you have never canoed at night before, this is your chance!... BACK DATED FROM 06/23/19 FOR CANCELLATIONExperience the beauty of the river on this guided evening canoe float on the Big Maumelle River. If you have never canoed at night before, this is your chance!...
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Night Sounds

Is it a frog or a cricket? What are the sounds of spring? Are they different from the sounds that we hear in the fall? Join a park interpreter for this wonderfully illustrated program on the sounds th... Is it a frog or a cricket? What are the sounds of spring? Are they different from the sounds that we hear in the fall? Join a park interpreter for this wonderfully illustrated program on the sounds th...