Events happening at Crowley's Ridge State Park:

 
Saturday, December 14
10am-10:30am
ECO-CONFETTI
Traditional confetti is made with plastics that are not environmentally friendly. Join a park interpreter to make an alternative version of confetti from leaves. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Saturday, December 14
12pm-4pm
FEEL THE FUR
Feel with your fingers the features of our furry friends. Join a park interpreter in finding out what animals live at Crowley's Ridge State Park and what their fur feels like. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stay as long as you wish. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Saturday, December 21
10am-10:30am
CAN-STELLATIONS!
December 21st marks the winter solstice - the longest night of the year. Celebrate the beginning of winter by making constellation lanterns from soda cans. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Saturday, December 21
12pm-4pm
RUMMAGING LIKE A RACCOON
Raccoons rely on their sense of touch for survival. Join a park interpreter to explore how raccoons use their paws. Then, test your sense of touch by rummaging through a bag of mystery items. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you like. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Saturday, December 28
9am-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.

Saturday, December 28
12pm-4pm
STOCK! STORE! STASH! SQUIRREL!
Squirrels are nature's gardener because they forget where they bury their nuts! Join a park interpreter to discover a day in the life of a squirrel. Then, pretend to be a squirrel and play a game to test your  memory. This is a drop-in program. Feel free to stop by whenever you'd like.. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Tuesday, December 31
10pm-midnight
HIKE TO MIDNIGHT
Walk into a new year at Crowley's Ridge State Park, literally! We will start on the CCC Pavilion. Then, we will hike on the Pavilion Trail and part of Spider Creek Trail. This hike is moderate difficulty. Limited flashlights will be provided. Please bring your flashlight and wear sturdy walking shoes. Participants will receive hot chocolate and trail mix (while supplies last) to complete the celebration. Registration is required. Because our trails normally close at sundown, this is a very special hike. Please register at the visitor center or by calling the visitor center at 870-573-6751. Registration ends on Tuesday, December 31 at 5pm. Meet at the CCC Pavilion.

 
Wednesday, January 1
2pm-2:30pm
FIRST DAY HIKE - STORYWALK: OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW READ ALOUD
Start your new year with a warm story about animals in the snow while strolling on Lake Ponder Trail. Join a park interpreter in a read-aloud of Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner. This story is appropriate for kids ages 3-7 but everybody is welcome. Although the First Day Hike is a one-time event, the StoryWalk can be enjoyed as a self-guided activity. Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner will be on display from Friday, December 20, 2024-Sunday, January 5, 2025. Lake Ponder is a 0.5-mile, flat, paved, and ADA-accessible trail. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy walking shoes. #ArStateParks #FirstDayHikes. Meet at the playground.

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

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