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Oil Park Tour

“In the stillness of the night, the gusher roars like a hurricane,” read the headline from the Arkansas Gazette. This report and many others marked the start of one of the largest petroleum booms in the history of the nation. Discover the stories of the South Arkansas Oil Boom and the oil field workers known […]

Early Birder Hike

It’s early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them, and please wear closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The trail is about 1.5-miles and has some elevation […]

Colors of Nature Walk

Join a park interpreter for an easy stroll by the lake to search for different colors found in nature. This program is a fun scavenger hunt for kids or peaceful walk for adults.

Nature Hike

Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1/2-mile Palewood Trail. We’ll see what we can discover along the way. #ARSpringBreak

Visitor Center Explorers

Escape the weather and visit a park interpreter at the visitor center! Explore our sensory station with furs of local animals, learn about reptiles and turtles, and experience many other wonders that are housed in the visitor center. Talk to a park interpreter about how to get your own park explorer badge as well! #ARSpringBreak

Overlook Hike

Join a park interpreter for a hike along the Caddo Bend Trail to the park’s scenic Point 50 overlook. Along the way, we will talk about the environment that surrounds us and also get great lake and forest views. Bring water, snacks, and your cameras. This moderate to strenuous round-trip hike is approximately 3 miles […]

Opening Week (During Folk Festival)

O.F.C.’s Opening Week Schedule Tuesday, April 15: Homespun Gift Shop re-opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Craft Village opens with live Ozark music, craft demonstrations, gardens, shopping and old-fashioned fun every Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 25, 2025 (during Bean Festival in Mountain View). […]

Color Wheel Hike

Join a park interpreter and pick a color! Take time to enjoy the great outdoors at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and try to find your chosen color on this moderately difficult trail hike! Wear appropriate shoes and bring water.

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