Plant Armor: From Thorns to Toxins

Lace up your hiking shoes and get ready for a stroll along Devil’s Den’s 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail with a park interpreter to discover the clever ways plants protect themselves! <br>

Magnificent Monarchs Tabletop

It’s that time of
year when the monarch butterflies are heading for their winter home in Mexico.
Join us on the front porch to learn more about these incredible insects and make a monarch craft. A
15-minute program begins every half hour. Come and go as you please. <br>

Girl Scouts Love State Parks 2025: Intro to Kayaking

This adventure program is for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts. Spend the<br />
morning paddling on Beaver Lake with a park interpreter as your guide. This<br />
activity fulfills the Paddling Award/Badge for Senior Girl Scouts. All<br />
equipment will be provided. Bring a water bottle and wear appropriate clothing.<br />
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Girls Scouts Love State Parks: Ukulele Highpoint Hike

<p>Perseverance of life at Mount
Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Girl Scouts, in celebration of Girl Scouts Love State Parks, let a park interpreter share
some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' Highpoint that highlight
the resilience of life at Mount Magazine State</p>

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Nightshift Hike

<p>When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Girl Scouts, join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy owls to squeaky bats! Bring your ears, your curiosity, and maybe a little courage</p>

Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration

Join a park interpreter at the open pavilion for some tips on cooking in a Dutch oven, weather permitting. We will cover the basics of cast iron care, Dutch oven uses, and temperature control. Food will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the visitor center at (479) 967-5516

Purge the Privet

Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater and help remove invasive privet to protect native habitats at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Learn to identify this harmful plant, then grab some gloves and make a difference through hands-on habitat restoration. Tools provided; just bring water, closed-toe

Breakfast in the Den: a Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration

Join a park interpreter for a morning of flavorful exploration as we showcase the art of crafting delicious breakfast treats in Arkansas' official state cooking vessel, the cast iron Dutch oven. We will cover the basics of temperature control, proper setup, and simple tips to make outdoor meals a

Campfire Folklore: Echoes of the Howler

Join a park interpreter around the campfire to hear the haunting tale of the Ozark howler! Rooted in Ozark folklore and whispered through generations, this story comes to life though storytelling that will leave you wondering what really roams these hills after dark.&nbsp;

Smelly Skunks

Why do skunks smell bad to some people? What is the reason they spray? Learn the answers to these questions and more by joining a park interpreter as we discuss one smelly animal, the striped skunk.

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