Spring Break Activities at Jacksonport State Park (Posted by Ginger Smith)
Spring Break Activities at Jacksonport State Park
Jacksonport State Park will be holding daily programming from March 18 through March 26 in celebration of Spring Break week in Arkansas. Parents, are your kids suffering from “nature deficit disorder”? You can fix that problem this Spring Break by bringing them out to Jacksonport State Park where they can reconnect with nature and learn about the history of this great area. Located on the confluence of the White and Black Rivers, your children will be transported back in time on a guided tour of Jacksonport’s historic 1872 courthouse museum. They will also be able to join a park interpreter for a guided hike on the Tunstall River walk and learn about birds one day, and the next day, sign up for the brand new “Introduction to Hand Weaving Workshop.” This and much more will be offered during Jacksonport State Park’s Spring Break programming. Come on out March 18 -26 and enjoy a healthy dose of nature, history, and good cooking!
Saturday, March 18, (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Spring Dutch Oven Workshop – $25 per person
Sunday, March 19, (2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.) Jacksonport Archeology: Is It Full or Empty?
Monday, March 20, (10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.) Pearling & Shelling on the White River
Tuesday, March 21, (2:30 p.m. -3:15 p.m.) Make a Fish Fossil to Take Home
Wednesday, March 22, (2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.) Rockin’ the Raptors!
Thursday, March 23, (10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.) Children’s Birding Hike
Thursday, March 23, (2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.) Raccoons: Masked Bandits of Arkansas
Friday, March 24, (10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.) Land of the Lorax & Us
Friday, March 24, (2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.) Living History Tour of Jacksonport Courthouse
Saturday, March 25, (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Introduction to Hand Weaving: The Basics – $15 per person
Saturday, March 25, (2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.) White River Monster Hike
Sunday, March 26, (2:30 – 3:15 p.m.) Making Native American Pinch Pots
To get the most up-to-date information about upcoming events at Jacksonport State Park, visit our website at ArkansasStateParks.com/Jacksonport.
For further information please contact:
Jacksonport State Park, 205 Avenue Street, Newport, AR 72112,
Phone: 870-523-2143,
E-mail: vicky.schoeneweis@arkansas.gov
ArkansasStateParks.com/Jacksonport
