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Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Calendar of Events 2008

The Park belongs to YOU! Come and join the family of very important volunteers that help make Pinnacle Mountain an exceptional place. Pinnacle Mountain State Park needs you!

WHO CAN VOLUNTEER?You can! People from 8 to 80 have volunteered their time for worthwhile projects at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Families are encouraged to participate, as well as organized groups.

WHEN ARE YOU NEEDED?The visitor center is open from 8am to 5pm, Sunday to Saturday. We need your help during any of those hours.

HOW TO VOLUNTEER?Look for special opportunities for volunteers. Please call 501-868-5806 for more information.

TRAININGThe park staff is made up of trained professionals who want to share their skills and knowledge with you. They will be glad to show you everything you need to know to work as a volunteer. We hope you’ll share your skills with us.

For more information contact theDirector of Volunteers: Brenda Norwood

PHONE: (501) 868-5806 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITES: www.partnersforpinnacle.org www.ArkansasStateParks.com

THERE’S MORE THAN A MOUNTAIN AT PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK!

Pinnacle Mountain State Park Needs Volunteers

www.ArkansasStateParks.com

Environmental Education • Programming • Conferences • Recreation • Scenery Special Events • Workshops • Hiking • Canoeing • Pedal Boats • Hayrides • Festivals

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Eagle Watch Barge Tours9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Visitor Center Closed.

Happy New Year!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

New Moon

First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

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One of the many faces of Pinnacle Mountain State Park - the bald eagle.

Park closes at 6:10pm.




Packing For Hiking 1012-4pm

Be sure and sign upfor our Eagle WatchBarge Tours!

Bucks are losingtheir antlers.

Eagle Watch Barge Tours10am, 1pm & 3pm

Eagle Watch Barge Tours1pm & 3pm

A bald eagle doesn’t getits white head until itreaches adulthood.

Pinnacle MountainState Park contains over 2,000 acres of naturalbeauty.

Eagle Watch Barge Tours9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Eagle Watch Barge Tours10am, 1pm & 3pm Teachers & group leaders

should schedule springfield trips this month!Call (501) 868-5806.

The number of baldeagles in Arkansas peaksthis month.

Frosty WinterTreats for Tweeters 2 - 4pm

The Seasons ofPinnacle: Winter1 - 3pm

To Hill & Back 2pm

Trail Maintenance 10110am - 2pm

Schools, call to setupyour own fishing derby!(501) 868-5806.


Visitor center is open daily! 8am to 5pm

Parks closes 1 hour after sunset.

For more park information see last page of calendar.

Questions? E-mail us at [email protected]

Check our website for the full list of events and programs offered at Pinnacle Mountain State Park! www.ArkansasStateParks.com/pinnaclemountain

This Month’s Special ProgramsSaturday 5th Packing For Hiking 101 2 - 4pm ComelearnhowtopackyourbackpackforsafeandenjoyablehikesalongArkansas’trails.

Sunday 6th Trail Maintenance 101 10am-2pm Everwonderhowhikingtrailsarebuiltandmaintained?Thisisagreatchancetoputyourmarkon PinnacleMountain’sTrails.Comewithsomeenergytospendandlearnhowitisdone.

Sat. & Sun. Eagle Watch Barge Tours12th & 13th Saturday-9am,11am,1pm&3pm;Sunday-10am,1pm&3pm.JoinparkinterpretersonLakeMaumelleaswe searchforthegreatbaldeagles.Bundleup.Feerequiredforbargetours.Advancepaymentrequired.

Fri. - Sun. Eagle Events 2008 19th - 21st PinnacleMountainStateParkwillpresentaspecialweekendofBirdsofPreyEventsandEagleWatching opportunities.Admissionisfree,however,seatingislimitedandafirmreservationisrequired.Feerequiredfor bargetours.Call(501)868-5806tomakereservations.

Sat. - Mon. Eagle Watch Barge Tours19th - 21st Saturday-9am,11am,1pm&3pm; Sunday- 10am, 1pm & 3pm; monday-1pm & 3pm. Joinparkinterpreterson LakeMaumelleaswesearchforthegreatbaldeagles.Bundleup.Feerequiredforbargetours.Advance paymentrequired.

Saturday 26th The Seasons of Pinnacle: Winter 1 - 3pm Thedaysareshort,thetreesarebareandanimalshavetheirwintercoats.Thesignsofwinterareall aroundus.Thisprogramisdesignedforparentstosharewiththeirchildrentohelpthemtuneintoour naturalenvironmentandthecycleoftheseasons.

Saturday 26th Frosty Winter Treats For Tweeters 2 -4pm Comeandlearnhowtomaketastytreatsforourfeatheredfriends.Calltoreserveyourspot.

Sunday 27th To the Hill and Back 2pm Takeaguidedhiketoapeakwithoutatrailtomarktheway.


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Valentine’s Day

President’s Day

New Moon

First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

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There is an adventure around every corner atPinnacle Mountain State Park.





Bluets on the east summit trailhead are blooming.

Groundhogs can live upto 10 years.

Groundhog’s Day

Trail Work Day9am - noon





Foot JourneyThrough the Park10am - 2pm

After February, Little Rock usually doesnot see any more snow.

Daffodils are bloomingon the Kingfisher Trail.

Red maples startblooming.

Spring peepers &chorus frogs start singingin ponds and puddles.

Watch for the lunareclipse tonight.

The state tree ofArkansas is the pine tree.

Pileated woodpeckers can be heard drumming throughout the park.

Waterfowl Lake Cruises 1pm & 3pm

Waterfowl Lake Cruises 1pm & 3pm

Loon Watch Lake Cruises 1pm & 3pm

Loon Watch Lake Cruises 1pm & 3pm

Survivor Skills:Shelter Workshop10am - 2pm

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This Month’s Special ProgramsSaturday 2nd Trail Work Day 9am - noon Comeputyourmusclestothetest.Placeyourmarkonaparktrailbyvolunteeringsomeenergy tosometrailmaintenance.

Sunday 3rd Foot Journey Thru The Woods 10am -2pm JoinaninterpreterattheVisitorCenterforajourneythruPinnacleMountain’slovelyforests.

Sat. & Sun. Waterfowl Lake Cruises9th & 10th 1pm &3pm MeetusonLakeMaumelleforanafternoonofwatchingthewildlife.Fee:advancepaymentrequired.

Saturday 16th Survival Skills: Shelter Workshop 10am -2pm Learnhowtobuildaprimitiveshelterthatwillkeepyouwarminthewinterwithoutasleepingbag.

Sunday 17th Survival Skills: Map & Compass Workshop 1-3pm Comeandlearnhowtouseamapandcompasstofindyourwayaroundthepark.

Sat. & Sun. Loon Watch Lake Cruises23rd & 24th 1pm&3pm Enjoya2hourboatrideonbeautifulLakeMaumellelookingforarareglimpseoftheLoon. Fee:Advancepaymentrequired.


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March 2008

Spring Equinox

Easter

The first Earth Day wascelebrated on March 21, 1970.

Good Friday

Spring Break

Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break

New Moon

First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

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Everywhere you go in this special place, natureand everything it has to offer is protected

for you and future generations.





White blooms of theservice berry decoratethe forest.

Canoe rentals startingsoon; pedal boats rentedall year long. Don’t forget to join us in our pedal boat races!

Look for trout liliesblooming along the trails.

Black vultures beginnesting in late March.

Alligators cannotmove backwards.

Arkansas has over500,000 acres of lakes.

Great Pinnacle Communities Clean-up: March - May. Call for more info.

Survivor Skills:Fire Workshop1 - 4pm

Spring OvernightHiking AdventureBegins at 10am

Spring OvernightHiking AdventureEnds at 3pm

The Seasonsof Pinnacle:Spring1pm

Spring Plants1pm





Stargazing Hayride 8pm

Spring Canoe Float9am - 2pm

9am - 2pm

Spring Canoe Float

11am & 2pm

Spring Lake Cruise


Spring Lake Cruise11am & 2pm

Spring Hayride &Campfire Stories4 - 7pm


This Month’s Special ProgramsSaturday 1st Spring Hayride & Campfire Stories 4- 7pm Jostle,bounceandlaughyourwayacrossthefieldsandthroughthewoodsonaguidedhayridewith awarmcampfire,stories,hotchocolateandmarchmallows.Fee:Advancepaymentrequired.

Sunday 2nd The Seasons of Pinnacle: Spring 1-3pmThetreesarebuddingout,wildflowersarebloomingandmanyanimalsaregivingbirth. Thesignsofspringareallaroundus.Thisprogramisdesignedforparentstosharewiththeirchildrentohelp themtuneintoournaturalenvironmentandthecycleoftheseasons.Free.

Saturday 8th Survival Skills: Fire Workshop 1 -4pm Comelearnhowtobuildafireusingaprimitivebowdrill.Free.

Saturday 8th Stargazing Hayride 8pm Enjoyaneveninglookingatthestarscompletewithhotchocolateandtreats. Fee:Advancepaymentrequired.

Sunday 9th Spring Plants 1pm TakeastrollalongthepavedKingfishertrailandcheckoutthebeautyofSpringinbloom.Free.

Sat. & Sun. Spring Overnight Hiking Adventure15th & 16th Sat.10am -Sun.3pm ExperiencethebeautyofspringalongtheOuachitaTrailduringthisovernightadventure. Fee.Advancedreservationsrequired.Limitedspaceavailable. Sat. & Sun. Spring Canoe Float22nd & 23rd 9am-2pmTakeofffromtheLittleMaumelleBoatLaunchandexperiencethebeautyofspringonthisguided 4½milefloat.Fee.Advancedpaymentisrequired.Limitedspaceavailable.

Saturday 29th Trail Work Day 9am-noonComeputyourmusclestothetestandleaveyourmarkonaparktrailbyvolunteeringsome energytotrailmaintenance.

Sat. & Sun. Spring Lake Cruises29th & 30th 11am & 2pmRidealongwithusonLakeMaumelleandseethemagnificentbeautyofspringinbloom.Bring yourbinoculars.Fee.Advancedreservationsrequired.Limitedspaceavailable.


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Happy 30th Birthday Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Earth Day

New Moon First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

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Our H20 in the Quarry Pond provides arefreshing and fun experience for all ages.





Time to start hanginghummingbird feeders.

Indian pink is in bloom.

The hummingbirdis the only bird that canfly backwards.

Dogwoods startblooming.

Lightning can strikethe same place two oreven three times.

Call to enroll yourkids in our June Day Camp.(501) 868-5806

Lightning bugs,a common beetle, areactive on warm evenings.

Evening primroseis in bloom.





Sunset Cruise 7:15pm


Daylight Savings Time

Survivor Skills:Water Workshop1 - 3pm

WildflowerHike1pm & 3pm


Survivor Skills:Tracking Workshop1 - 3pm

Ouachita Ultra Trail Race

Edible & MedicinalPlants Workshopnoon - 3pm



This Month’s Special ProgramsSaturday 5th Sunset Cruise 7:15-9:15pm ExperiencethecolorsofthesunsetwhilewecruisealongLakeMaumelle.Fee.Advance paymentrequired.

Sunday 6th Spring Canoe Float 9am-2pm AExperiencethebeautyofspringonthisguided4½milefloat.Fee:Advancedpaymentrequired. LimitedSpaceavailable.

Saturday 12th Survival Skills: Tracking Workshop 1-3pm Everywonderwhatanimalsdowhenyouarenotthere?Comelearnhowtotrackanimalsandsee whattheydo.

Sunday 13th Survival Skills: Water Workshop 1-3pmMeetattheBaseTrailbytheBoatLaunch.Everwonderwhatyouwoulddoifyouwerelostand neededwatertodrink?Comelearnhowtostaysafewhileyouhikeandhowtoobtainwaterifyourunout.

Saturday 19th Edible & Medicinal Plants noon-3pmMeetattheVisitorCenterandlearntraditionalusesforsomeArkansasplants.Fee. Advancedpaymentrequired.

Saturday 19th Ouachita Ultra Trail Race A50mileor50Krace!Call501-329-6888fordetails.

Sunday 20th Wildflower Hike 1pm&3pmMeetatthevisitorcenterforanadventureexploringtheparkforwildflowers.Free

Saturday 26th Trail Work Day 9am-12noon SpendamorninglendingahandtohelprepairatrailhereatPinnacleMountainStatePark.

Sunday 27th Spring Canoe Float 9am-2pm(SeeSunday,April6fordetails.)


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Photo: courtesy Jeff Shearer

Memorial Day

Mother’s Day

New Moon

First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

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2008Visitor center is open daily!8am to 5pm





Litter Critter Crawl

Litter Critter Crawl

SpringCanoe Float 9am - 2pm




Mother’s Weekend

11am, 1 & 3pm

Mother’s Day Cruises

Mother’s Weekend

1 & 3pm

Mother’s Day Cruises

Discovery Days 10am - 2pm Discovery Days 10am - 2pm

Discovery Days 10am - 2pm






Turtle Mania

Turtle Mania Tentingat the Mountain

Tentingat the Mountain

Something Fishy

Kid’s Fishing Derby

Skunks bear youngthrough May.

Fawns are bornthrough June.

Watch for firefliesin the evenings.

National Astronomy Day2 - 10pm


This Month’s Special ProgramsSat. & Sun. Spring Canoe Float3rd & 4th 9am-2pm(PicnicAreaBoatLaunch)Bringasacklunchandenjoythebeautyofaguidedfloat onthescenicLittleMaumelleRiver.Advancedpaymentrequired.

Sat. & Sun. Little Critter Crawl3rd & 4th ThereallsortsofyoungcrittersbeingborninthemonthofMay.Thisweekendjoinourpark interpretersaseachoftheirprogramsexploreallthedifferentyounginthepark,andwhenand wheretoseethem!

Saturday 10th National Astronomy Day 2-10pm DiscoverastronomywithmembersoftheCentralArkansasAstronomicalSociety. Astronomyactivitiesincludesolarviewingintheafternoon,specialindoorprograms,andviewing throughtelescopesfrom9-10pm.Meetatthevisitorcenter.

Sat. & Sun. Mother’s Weekend10th & 11th Ittakesalottobeagoodmother!Thisweekendlearnaboutallthewaysmothersraisetheiryoung andhowtheyprotectthem.Thentreatyourmothertosomerelaxingtimebytakingheronour Mother’sDayCruisesonbeautifulLakeMaumelle. Sat. & Sun. Spring Canoe Float17th & 18th 9am-2pm(SeeSaturdayandSunday,May3&4fordetails.)

Sat. & Sun. Turtle Mania Weekend17th & 18th Turtlesareeverywherethistimeofyear!Joinourparkinterpretersasthecompleteweekendis spentlearningaboutthisfascinatingreptile.

Sat. & Sun. Tenting at the Mountain24th & 25th Haveyoualwayswantedtosleepunderthestars,butdidn’tknowwheretostart?Comejoinour interpretersforanightortheweekendandletthemshowyouhowtobecomeacampingproatthe T.E.N.TEvent!Theweekendwillbefilledwithnatureprogramsandcookingdemonstrations. Mostcampinggearwillbeprovided. Sat. & Sun. Somethin’ Fishy at the Park May 31st Howfarcanyoucast?Docatfishreallyhavepoisonsfins?ComeouttotheparkandjoinourKid’sFishing& June 1st DerbyonSaturdayandspendtherestoftheweekendlearningallthethingsthatarefishyaroundthepark!

Every Wednesday and Friday of the month • Discovery DaysThisprogramisdesignedspeciallyforschoolfieldtrips.Programsthroughouttheparkwillbeofferedfrom10am-2pm.ProgramswillincludeaguidedhikearoundtheKingfisherTrail,ananimalprogram,andaviewingofPMSP’sspecimencollectionatthevisitorcenter.Formoreinformationcontactthevisitorcenterat1-501-868-5806.



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Picnic Area Re-opens.Summer Solstice

Father’s Day

New Moon

First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

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Friends, views, and memories are made at the summit.





Picnic Area Closed for Music Festival Set-up.



Picnic Area Closed for Festival Take-Down.

Picnic Area Closed for Festival Take-down.

Pinnacle of Music Festival 10am - 9pm

Flag Day

Father’s Weekend

11am,1&3pm

Father’s Day Cruises

Father’s Weekend

1 & 3pm

Father’s Day CruisesDay Camp I Day Camp I Day Camp I Day Camp I Day Camp I

Day Camp II Day Camp II Day Camp II Day Camp II Day Camp II




Summer BeginsExtravaganza

Summer BeginsExtravaganza

ReptilianDays

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Turtles start laying eggs. Start looking for Jupiterin the sky.

Canadian geese are molting.

Star Party9 - 11pm

Something Fishy



Sat. & Sun. Somethin’ Fishy at the Park May 31 Howfarcanyoucast?Docatfishreallyhavepoisonsfins?Comeouttotheparkandjoinour &June 1 Kid’sFishingDerbyonSaturdayandspendtherestoftheweekendlearningallthethingsthatare fishyaroundthepark!

Saturday 7th Pinnacle of Music Festival Bringyourfamily,friends,andlawnchairstoenjoyanentiredayoflivemusic!Themorningwill hostgospelsoundsechoingoffthemountainfollowedbythesweetsoundofbluesintheevening. Therewillbea3on3basketballtournamentsandlotsofactivitiesforthechildrentoo!

Sat. & Sun. Father’s Weekend 14th & 15th Hasyourfatherdonesomethingniceforyou?TreathimtoapleasantFather’sDayCruiseonLake Maumelle!Alsojoinourotherparkprogramstolearnhowanimalfathershelptheiryoung.

Sat. & Sun. Summer Begins Extravaganzas 21st & 22nd Joinourparkinterpretersastheycelebratethebeginningofsummer!

Mon. - Fri. Day CampsJune 16-20 Campsareayearlytraditionatthepark!Therewillbefivefulldaysoffuninthesun.& 23-27 Advanceregistrationandpaymentrequired.

Saturday Star Party28th 9 - 11pm MeetwiththeCentralArkansasAstronomicalSocietyatthevisitorcenterforalook intothenightskythroughthelensofatelescope.PossiblesightsincludeJupiter,nebulae,and doublestars.

Sat. & Sun. Reptilian Days28th & 29th Theparkhostssomereallybigreptiles.Thisweekendlearnaboutthepast,present,andfuturereptilesthatinhabitthepark.

May 16-20 & 23-27 • Day Camps Campsareayearlytraditionatthepark.Childrenages7-12willexperiencenaturethroughdifferentinterpretiveprograms.Advanceregistrationandpaymentrequired.


This Month’s Special Programs


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Independence Day

New Moon

First Quarter

Full Moon

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Fun on the Fourth

Moonlight Cruises8:15 - 10:15pm

Moonlight Cruises8:15 - 10:15pm

Star GazingNights9 - 11pm

Inspect an Insect

Inspect an Insect

Wet & Wild

Wet & Wild









Earth’s farthest pointfrom the Sun - aphelion.

Look for Mars andSaturn in the sky.

Listen for the soundsof katydids. Baby lizards are hatching.

Black rat snakes layeggs all month.

Star Party9 - 11pm

Star GazingNights9pm-11pm

Friday 4th Fun on the Fourth ComecelebrateandcoolofftheFourthofJulyatPinnacleMountainStatePark.Jointhepark interpretersforadayfullofwetandwildgamesforthewholefamily.Therewillbewatermelon seedspittingcontests,waterballoonvolleyball,andrelayraces.So,packupyourfamilyandfriends helpPinnacleMountainStateParkcelebrateTheFourthofJuly!

Sat. & Sun. Star Gazing Nights 5th & 6th ViewthestarswhilewecruiseLakeMaumelle.Learnstars,constellationsandsatellitesinthe sky!Advancepaymentrequired.

Sat. & Sun. Wet and Wild Weekend12th & 13th Isithotenough?Joinourweekendoffunastheparkcoolsyouoffwithsomewetwatergames.

Sat. & Sun. Moonlight Cruises 19th & 20th WatchthestarsemergethentherisingfullmoonwhilewecruiseLakeMaumelle. Advancepaymentrequired.

Saturday Star Party26th 9 - 11pm MeetwiththeCentralArkansasAstronomicalSocietyatthevisitorcenterforalook intothenightskythroughthelensofatelescope.PossiblesightsincludeJupiter,nebulae,and doublestars.

Sat. & Sun. Inspect an Insect26th & 27th Ninety-fivepercentofalllivingcreaturesareinsects!Spendtheweekendlearningaboutallthe differenttypesofinsectsinthepark.Youmightevengetthechancetoeatone!




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New Moon

First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

New Moon

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Snake-O-Rama

Snake-O-Rama

Weather Watch

Weather Watch

Arkansas Mammals

Arkansas Mammals

Geological Journeys






Sumac fruit turns deepred in color.

Copperheads hatch.

Best view of Perseidmeteor showers.

Hummingbirds aremigrating.

Look for “rubs” frommale white-tailed deer.

Watch the evening sky for baby bats. Second new moon this

month - also known as a“blue moon.”

GeologicalJourneys

The Fire Fighters’ World

Bat-cha

Bat-cha


Sat. & Sun. Weather Watch2nd & 3rd Didyouknowthewindsinatornadocanbeupto250mphorthatlightningmoves about30,000timesfasterthanabullet?Joinparkinterpretersthisweekendtolearntheamazing powerweatherhasoverusandmaybeevenbuildyourowntornado.

Sat. & Sun. Snake-O-Rama9th & 10th They’renotslimyandnotasbadasyoumightthink.Cometotheparkthisweekendandwitness howasnakeeatsandjointheparkinterpretersforothersnakerelatedprograms.Whoknows,by thetimeyouleaveyoumightjustwantoneinyourbackyard!

Sat. & Sun. Arkansas Mammals16th & 17th Thereareover50mammalsinArkansas.Canyouname25ofthem?Jointheparkinterpretersas theydevotetheentireweekendtothemammalsofArkansas.Youmightevengettoseealiveone!

Saturday Fire Fighters’ World 23rd Everwantedtoseeafireengineupcloseandlearnhowitworks?Comeseerealfiretrucksand meetthefirefightersusethem.Firesafetyandawarenesswillbethemaintopicsoftheday,but we’llbesuretoincludesomefunwithSmokeyBearandsomewater-filledfirehoses!Beprepared togetwetandhaveagoodtimewhilelearningabouttheworldoffire.

Sat. & Sun. Bat-cha 23rd & 24th Bat-chacan’tguesshowmanymosquitoesacolonyofbatscaneatinonenight!Programsforthe weekendwillbeeverythingbatty.Therewillevenbeanopportunitytobuildbathouse!

Sat. & Sun. Geological Journey 30th & 31st PinnacleMountaindidn’tpop-upinonenight!Comejoinourgeologicaljourneysthroughthepark asprogramsdescribethedifferentrocksandgeologythroughoutthepark.


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septeMber 2008

Labor Day

Fall Equinox

First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

New Moon

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The Arkansas Arboretum and visitor center aregreat places for students to discover Arkansas’s

native trees and the six natural divisions of Arkansas.

Visitor center is open daily!8am to 5pm


Labor Day Fun & Games10am - 2pm


Blackgum leaves beginturning red.





Hummingbirds are migrating.

Ospreys frequentBig Maumelle River.

Red buckeyes ripen.

Gulls trickle in forwinter.

Star Party8 - 10pm

Sunset Cruise6:30 - 8pm

Moonlight Cruise7 - 9:30pm

Ouachita NationalRecreationalBackpackingWorkshop1 - 4pm

Owl Prowl7:30 - 9pm

Late SummerCanoe Adventure9am - 2pm

Welcome FallHayride6 - 8:30pm

Arkansas State Parks75th AnniversaySpecialEvent

This Month’s Special ProgramsMonday 1st Labor Day Fun and Games 10am - 2pm ( picnicArea)Putsomelaborintofun.Testyourskillsintheseholidaynaturegames. Anewgameevery30minutes.

Saturday 6th Star Party 8 -10pm Visitwithamateurastronomersatthevisitorcenterforaneveningwiththestarsandcelestial phenomena.Astwilightsettlesin,theCentralArkansasAstronomicalSocietywillprovidetelescopesfor publicviewingofobjectsinthedarknightsky.

Sunday 7th Ouachita National Recreational Backpacking Workshop 1-4pm (VisitorCenter)MoredetailthantheBasicBackpackingWorkshopwithanemphasison backpackingthe222-mileOuachitatrail.Advancedpaymentrequired.$10each.

Saturday 13th Sunset Cruise 6:30 -8pm ( JollyRoger’sMarina)WatchthesunsetonLakeMaumelleonthisleisurecruise.Advanced paymentrequired.Contactusforrates.

Sunday 14th Moonlight Cruise 7 -9:30pm ( JollyRoger’sMarina)JoinusforawonderfulmoonlightadventureonLakeMaumelle. Advancedpaymentrequired.Contactusforrates.

Saturday 20th Owl Prowl 7:30 -9pm Joinaninterpreterforanowladventureincludingdissectionofanowlpelletandastrolltocall intheseelusivenightcreatures.Fee:$5perperson.Advancepaymentrequired.(Limitedto15people.)

Sunday 21st Late Summer Canoe Adventure 9am-2pm (PicnicAreaBoatLaunch)ExploretheLittleMaumelleRiverbycanoe!Seearare,butbeautiful sideoftheparkwithaguide.Fivehoursofmemoriesthatlastalife-time.Advancepaymentrequired.$30+taxpercanoe.

Saturday 27th Arkansas State Parks 75th Anniversary Special Event: Pinnacle Mountain State Park Remembers Approximately34yearsagovolunteersmadetheirwaytoanundevelopedareawestofLittleRocktohelpcleanuptrashanddebris.Theyweresomeofthefirstvisitorstoexploreand experiencethisareasinceitwasofficiallyadoptedasanewstatepark.Sincethenalothaschanged,butonethingthathasn’tisthatthislandisstillbeingprotectedandhasbeen setasideasanaturalareaforyouandfuturegenerationstoexploreandenjoy.Joinusinadayofcelebrationaswewelcomebacktheoriginalvolunteersandrollupyoursleevesto assistwithaparkwidecleanupeffortreminiscentoftheoriginal.Participantswillreceiveacollector’scommemorativepatchdesignedespeciallyforthiseventandbetreatedtoafree picniclunch.Specialprogramshighlightingthe75yearhistoryofArkansasStateParksandthe34yearhistoryofPinnacleMountainStateParkwillbeofferedthroughouttheday.

Sunday 28th Welcome Fall Hayride 6-8:30pm(VisitorInformationCenter)Let’sbeginfallwithafunhayridethroughnaturalforestsandfields.We’lltopoftheeveningwithacozycampfire.Contactusforrates. Limitedseatingavailable.



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OctOber 2008

Halloween

Columbus Day

First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

New Moon

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October is an ideal time to “Rendezvous,”to consider our strengths, and to prepare

ourselves for better days ahead.








Park pond is stockedmonthly for fisherman.

Persimmons beginripening.

Box turtles bed upfor winter.

Rocky Valley offersgreat fall color hiking.

Rendezvous VolunteerWorkday9am - 3pm

Rendezvous VolunteerWorkday9am - 3pm

Halloween Hike7 - 8:30pm

Fall Foliage Cruises11am, 1pm & 3pm

Fall Foliage Cruises11am, 1pm & 3pm

Picnic Area Closed for Rendezvous Set-up.





Picnic Area Closed for Rendezvous Take-down.

Picnic Area Closed for Rendezvous Take-down.

Picnic Area Re-opens.

16th AnnualRendezvous/Fall Festival9am - 6pm

16th AnnualRendezvous/Fall Festival11am - 5pm

Fun Fall Weekend

Hayride 6 - 8:30pm

Fun Fall Weekend

Hayride 6 - 8:30pm

Brownie Girl ScoutWorkshop 9am -noon

Cadette/Senior Girl Scout Workshop9am -noon

This Month’s Special ProgramsSaturday 4th Brownie Girl Scout Workshop 9am-noonJoinparkinterpretersastheyhelpBrownieGirlScoutscompletebadges.

Sat. & Sun. Fun Fall Hayride4th & 5th 6-8:30pm(VisitorInformationCenter)O’erthefieldswe’llgoforafunhayride.Afterachillyridewe’ll warmuparoundacozycampfire.Contactusforrates.Limitedseatingavailable.

Saturday 11th Rendezvous/Fall Festival Set up - Volunteer Work Day 9am-3pmHelptheparksetupforafestivalandhavefuntoo.

Sunday 12th Rendezvous/Fall Festival Set up - Volunteer Work Day 9am-3pmHelptheparksetupforafestivalandhavefuntoo.

Sat. & Sun. Rendezvous/Fall Festival18th & 19th Saturday9am-6pm , Sunday11am-5pm StepbackintimewithMountainMen,NativeAmericansand Pioneersforafallrendezvous.Lotsoffood,musicandfun!Parkingfee$7pervehicle.Seeopeningpage ofthiscalendarformorephotos.

Saturday 25th Cadette / Senior Girl Scout Workshop 9am-noon JoinparkinterpretersforaworkshopdesignedforCadettesandSeniorsinhelpingthemearntheir OrienteeringInterestProjectPatch.

Saturday 25th Fall Foliage Cruises 11am, 1& 3 pm ( JollyRoger’sMarina)JoinusonLakeMaumelletoenjoythebeautifulcolorsofFall. Don’tforgetyourcamerasoyoucancapturetheamazingfoliageoftheOuachitaMountains. Contactusforrates.Limitedseatingavailable.Advancepaymentrequired.

Sunday 26th Fall Foliage Cruises 11am, 1pm & 3pm ( JollyRoger’sMarina)(SeeSaturday,October25fordetails).

Friday 31st Halloween Hike 7 - 8:30pmSometimesthey’rescary,butthey’realwaysinteresting!CreeparoundintheforestoftheArkansas Arboretumwithaparkinterpreterandexperiencetherealsoundsofnight.


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Thanksgiving DayVisitor Center Closed

Veterans Day

First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

New Moon

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Amid the urban growth around Little Rock,Pinnacle Mountain State Park is a natural

sanctuary for all to enjoy.





Loons arriving for winter.

Northern eagles beginarriving.

Deer breeding seasonunderway.

Leonids meteorshower begins.

Coyote packs cansound like a distant party.

Little MaumelleExplorationCanoe Float9am - 2pm

Mushroom Workshop10am - 4pm

Park closes at 6:10pm.Daylight Savings Time Ends



Fall Kids Crafts1 - 3pm

Secret Spotsin the Park10am - 1pm

Hayride &Campfire5 - 6:30pm

Fall Fun & Games10am - 2pm

5 - 6:30pm

Hayride & Campfire

Holiday Sale8am -5pm



Fall Ramble2 - 4pm

Junior Girl ScoutWorkshop 9am -noon


This Month’s Special ProgramsSaturday 1st Fall Kids Craft 1 - 3pm(VisitorInformationCenter)Bringthekidsforadayoffun,nature-themedcrafts.Suppliesare freewhiletheylast.

Saturday 1st Junior Girl Scout Workshop 9am - noonJuniorGirlScoutswillhavetheopportunitytoworkwithparkinterpretersandhelpearnbadges.

Sunday 2nd Little Maumelle Exploration Canoe Float 9am -2pm BringyourlunchandjoinusforaguidedinterpretivefloatdowntheLittleMaumelleRiver. Fee+taxpercanoe.Paddles,life-vestsandshuttleprovided.Advancepaymentrequired.

Saturday 8th Mushroom Workshop 10am-4pm JoinJayJusticeandtheArkansasMycologicalSociety.Identify,taste,andexplorethewildmushroom. Advancereservationsand$10feerequired.

Sunday 9th Fall Fun and Games 10am - 2pm(PicnicArea)Getawayfromerrandsandchoresandoutintothecrispfallairforanafternoonof funandgamesatthepark.Anewgameeveryhalfhour.

Saturday 15th Secret Spots in the Park 10am -1pmMeetattheVisitorInformationCenterandletusguideyoutosomeofourfavoritespotsintheparkrarelyvisitedbythegeneralpublic.Wearsturdyshoesforanoff-trailwoodlanddiscoveryhike.

Sunday 16th Fall Ramble 2 -4pmMeetattheVisitorInformationCenterforaguidedhikealongtherockyvalleytrail.Enjoythecrunchofleavesbelowyourfeetandtheamberhuesofthehickoriesaboveyou.

Saturday 22nd Hayride and Campfire5 -6:30pm(VisitorInformationCenter)Takeanold-fashionedhayrideoutintoopenfields.AndenjoysomeoftheunspoiledsceneryaroundLittleRock.Wewillhaveacampfiretowarmusaftertheride.Contactusforrates.Limitedseatingavailable.

Sunday 23rd Hayride and Campfire 5 -6:30pm (VisitorInformationCenter)(SeeSaturday22fordescription)Contactusforrates.Limitedseatingavailable. Fri. - Sun. Holiday Sale 28th - 30th 8am-5pmStartyourChristmasshoppingatourGiftShop.


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Christmas DayVisitor Center Closed

Winter Solstice

First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

New Moon

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In 1819, Thomas Nuttall drew the first view of“the mamelle” which we now call Pinnacle Mountain.



Pinnacle Mountainis not an extinct volcano.


ExploringPinnacleWeekend





Mistletoe stands outon dormant hardwoods.

Geminids Meteor Shower peaks.

Last record of nowextinct passenger pigeonnoted in 1899.

Christmas EveVisitor Center Closes at noon

Merry Christmas!

Hilly Hike2 - 4pm

Winter Birds Cruises1pm & 3pm

Winter Birds Cruises1pm & 3pm

Orange and yellowlichens decorate rockybluffs.

New Year’s Eve

ExploringPinnacleWeekendNorthside Expedition1 - 4pm

SevenPeaks ofPinnacle1 - 4pm

HolidayHayride &Campfire3 - 5pm

HolidayHayride &Campfire3 - 5pm

Caroling in theForest7 - 8:30pm

This Month’s Special ProgramsSaturday 6th Hilly Hike 2- 4pm Joinusforaguidedhiketooneoftherockierplacesoftheparktowatchforwildlife.Wearsturdy shoesforanoff-trailhillyhike.

Sunday 7th Northside Expedition 1-4pm Hikewithaparkinterpreteralongthewildliferichhillsidesonthenorthsideofthepark. Call501-868-5806forlocation.

Saturday 13th Caroling in the Forest 7 -8:30pmMeetattheKingfisherTrailforastrollintotheforestalongapavedtrail.Wearwarmclothes, bringaflashlightandyourbestsingingvoice.It’sbecomingatradition!

Sunday 14th Seven Peaks of Pinnacle 1 -4pm(VisitorInformationCenter)DidyouknowtherearesevenpeaksinPinnacleMountainStatePark? Inthishikewewillclimbuponeofthosepeaksthatisrarelyvisitedandseeit’suniquegeologicalfeatures. Bringwaterandwearsturdyshoes.

Saturday 20th Winter Birds Cruises 1pm&3pm (JollyRogerMarina)CruiseLakeMaumelleaswediscoverthearrivalofthemanyover-winter birdssuchasgulls,loons,baldeaglesandotherbirdsofprey.Dressverywarm!Advancepaymentrequired. Contactusforrates.

Sunday 21st Winter Bird Cruises 1pm&3pm (SeeSaturday,December20fordetails.)Advancepaymentrequired.Contactusforrates.

Saturday 27th Holiday Hayride & Campfire 3 -5pm ( VisitorInformationCenter)Celebratetheholidayswithafunfilledhayridecompletewitha roaringcampfireandtreats!Contactusforrates.Advancepaymentrequired.

Sunday 28th Holiday Hayride & Campfire 3 - 5pm (SeeSaturday,December23fordetails.)Contactusforrates.Advancepaymentrequired.

PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

MaintenanceSupervisor

Thomas Andrews

Administrative Support Coordinator

April Chamblee

Park Interpreter James Mullins

Ranger:L.J. Brand

Superintendent:Ron Salley

pinnacle MOuntain state park 11901 pinnacle valley rOaD

little rOck, ar 72223phone: (501)868-5806Fax: (501)868-5018e-mail: [email protected]: www.partnersforpinnacle.org

Visitor Center ManagerJulie Legget

Director of VolunteersBrenda Norwood

Asst. Superintendent:Stewart Carlton

Park Interpreter Sarah Jones

MaintenancePatrick Stokes

MaintenanceMatthew Mingus

Park Staff

Facilities anD rental ratesPavilion: $50 per use period; $70 all day; (Groups in excess of 50 is an additional $20.) Use periods: 8am to 2pm, or 4pm to one hour after sunset.Conference Room: $50 per use, plus $25 cleanup deposit. Scenic Overlook: Can be reserved for weddings, $50 per two-hour use period.

Recreational Equipment: Inquire for rates.All fees and rates are subject to change. Please call to verify prices.

hOursVisitor Center, Gift Shop and Park Offices: open year-round; Sunday thru Saturday - 8am to 5pm. From April through September, the visitor center will be open until 6pm on weekends. (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day)Park Closing Hours - The park grounds are closed year-round to all vehicles and visitors at one hour after sunset.

ATTENTION - Schools and other organized groups: We are pleased to have you choose Pinnacle Mountain for your field trips. Call or e-mail in advance to make programreservations and have alternate dates available.

pinnacle MOuntain state park MissiOnTopreserveandpromoteanaturalenvironmentinanurbansettingandtoenhanceunderstandingandappreciationofthenaturalworldthroughenvironmentaleducation.

the mountain stands for Mother Earththe field of blue is our Father Skythe river flows for all of earth’s waterthe hawk soars for all living creaturesyou are part of all of thisall of this is part of you

Park Interpreter Kristina Root

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