Events happening in April at Crowley's Ridge State Park:
April 1-April 13 All Day STROLLING THE SCALE OF SOLAR SYSTEM Did you know that almost all of the maps of the solar system are wrong? Because the planets are so far apart, making the size and distance of the planets accurate on a map would be very uninteresting. Take a walk along a stretch of our roads where we model the solar system in size and distance as accurately as we can. This is a self-guided activity that will be on display through April 13, 2024. Feel free to stop by as you wish. Please be aware of oncoming vehicles along the road. Keep in mind that the park closes at 10pm for non-registered guests. Meet at the restroom on the hill located where the road forks towards the campground and Spider Creek Trailhead.
April 1-April 13 All Day DAD JOKE HIKE Hiking can be just fun and games. Make your hike memorable laughter with some dad jokes posted along Dancing Rabbit Trail. Dancing Rabbit Trail is a 1.25-mile moderate trail. Please wear sturdy walking shoes, bring lots of water, and spray on insect repellent. This is a self-guided activity that will be on display through April 13. Feel free to stop by as you wish. Keep in mind that the trail closes at sundown, and the park closes at 10pm for non-registered guests. Meet at the Dancing Rabbit Trailhead.
Friday, April 5 9-9:30am WOODPECKER WALK Several species of woodpecker make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter for a stroll and learn different ways to spot them. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Friday, April 5 1-1:30pm PLANETARY POETRY STROLL Poems offer a beautiful, artistic way to learn about the planets in our solar system. Join a park interpreter in the reading of planetary poems as we stroll the scale of the solar system. Meet at the restroom on the hill located where the road forks towards the campground and Spider Creek Trailhead.
Friday, April 5 3-3:30pm DANCE LIKE IT'S THE 1930'S The CCC Pavilion at Crowley's Ridge State Park features a dance floor built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Dancing is a timeless activity. Join a park interpreter to learn some dance moves from the 1930's and show off your dance moves. Meet at the CCC Pavilion.
Saturday, April 6 10-10:30am ECLIPSE TIPS: STAYING SAFE & MAKING MEMORIES When you experience the 2024 solar eclipse from an Arkansas State Park, you have an opportunity to make irreplaceable memories. Meet a park interpreter for a discussion about ways to make the most of this celestial event. We will explore the basic science of an eclipse, what to expect on eclipse day, tips to prepare for safe viewing, and ideas on how to make meaningful memories while you're here. Meet at Pavilion 3.
Saturday, April 6 1-1:30pm DO YOU SPEAK FROG? Ribbit! What's that frog? Join a park interpreter to learn about frogs and how to identify them by sound. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Saturday, April 6 3-3:30pm CROWLEY'S RIDGE: A GEOLOGICAL STORY What is Crowley's Ridge? How did it get here? Join a park interpreter in an exploration of this geological formation. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Sunday, April 7 10-10:30am BIRD EGGS HIDE AND SEEK There's more to bird eggs than meets the eye. Join a park interpreter for an exploration of the unexpected function of the bird eggs. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Sunday, April 7 1-1:30pm ECLIPSE TIPS: STAYING SAFE & MAKING MEMORIES When you experience the 2024 solar eclipse from an Arkansas State Park, you have the opportunity to make irreplaceable memories. Meet a park interpreter for a discussion about ways to make the most of this celestial event. We will explore the basic science of an eclipse, what to expect on eclipse day, tips to prepare for safe viewing, and ideas on how to make meaningful memories while you're here. Meet at Pavilion 3.
Sunday, April 7 3-3:30pm SNAKES OF ARKANSAS Snakes are important to the ecosystem, and many that live in Arkansas make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and get a chance to meet one! Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Saturday, April 13 9-9:30am WOODPECKER WALK Several species of woodpecker make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter for a stroll and learn different ways to spot them. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sunday, April 14 9-9:30am WILDFLOWER WALK Springtime is flower time! Join a park interpreter for a stroll around the park and identify the seasonal flowers that bloom this time of year. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sunday, April 14 3-3:30pm FEED THE SNAPPING TURTLE The common snapping turtle at Crowley's Ridge State Park is very hungry! Join a park interpreter to find out more information about our turtle friend and help make his belly full. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday, April 20 10-10:30am POLLINATION STATION Some of your favorite foods may exist because of pollinators. Join a park interpreter to explore the importance of pollinators and ways that you can help pollinators prosper. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Saturday, April 20 2-2:30pm SNAKES OF ARKANSAS Snakes are important to the ecosystem, and many that live in Arkansas make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and get a chance to meet one! Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Sunday, April 21 10-10:30am PINE NEEDLE PAINTING What's more relaxing than a morning painting session? Join a park interpreter to paint beautiful landscape pictures using materials found in nature. All materials will be provided. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Sunday, April 21 3-3:30pm FEED THE SNAPPING TURTLE The common snapping turtle at Crowley's Ridge State Park Visitor Center is very hungry! Join a park interpreter to find out more information about our turtle friend and help make his belly full. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Friday, April 26 7-7:45pm OWL PROWL Join a park interpreter to discover the adaptations that help owls hunt under a blanket of night and then search for this nocturnal raptor. Wearing good walking shoes is recommended. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite. Saturday, April 27 10-10:30am BIRD EGG HIDE AND SEEK There's more to bird eggs than meets the eye. Join a park interpreter for an exploration of the unexpected function of the bird eggs. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Saturday, April 27 2-2:30pm SNAKES OF ARKANSAS Snakes are important to the ecosystem, and many that live in Arkansas make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and get a chance to meet one! Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.
Sunday, April 28 3-3:30pm FEED THE SNAPPING TURTLE The common snapping turtle at Crowley's Ridge State Park Visitor Center is very hungry! Join a park interpreter to find out more information about our turtle friend and help make his belly full. Meet at the Visitor Center.
For more information, contact Pearl Jangjiravat, Park Interpreter at Crowley's Ridge State Park.
Crowley's Ridge State Park 2092 Hwy 168 N Paragould, AR 72450 870-573-6751
