Southwest Arkansas Radio Radio Stations KMTB, KNAS and KBHC in Nashville, Arkansas
Wednesday, July 03
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Pebbles and Rocks (1 hour) Every pebble and rock tell a story of how the earth was formed, shaped, and changed over time. Join a park interpreter to look at different characteristics, shapes and forms of pebbles and rocks that help make up Cossatot River. Meeting Place: Brushy Creek Access Area.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Fishing Fun! (2 hour) Fish are water-dwelling animals that live in oceans, rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds. There are about 20,000 species, or kinds, of fish exhibiting a wide variety of body shapes and lifestyles. Join a park interpreter as we discover some of these fish that dwell in Cossatot River.
Meeting Place: Cossatot Falls’ Parking Lot.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Snorkeling Exploration (1 hour) Join park interpreter(s) as we snorkel a section of the Cossatot River and observe the underwater life while enjoying the clean, clear, cool water. Snorkel equipment provided. Wear appropriate clothing for swimming, Minimum age is 6. Meeting Place: Brushy Creek Access Area.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Rock It Out! (1 hour) Unearth the secrets of the earth! Park interpreter(s) will be your guide to discovery as we learn about the rocks that make up the Cossatot River Valley. You’ll uncover the secrets of how they’re made, what they’re made of, and why having the right type of rock can make all the difference.
Meeting Place: Sandbar Parking Lot.
Thursday, July 04~Independence Day
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Fish Net Fun (1 hour) Fish can be found all around you when you are enjoying the Cossatot River. Join a park interpreter to have fun as we try to catch fish and discover what types of fish call the Cossatot River home. Meeting Place: Sandbar Access Area.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Fishing Fun! (2 hour) Fish are water-dwelling animals that live in oceans, rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds. There are about 20,000 species, or kinds, of fish exhibiting a wide variety of body shapes and lifestyles. Join a park interpreter as we discover some of these fish that dwell in Cossatot River. Meeting Place: Brushy Creek Access Area.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Snorkeling Exploration (1 hour) Join park interpreter(s) as we snorkel a section of the Cossatot River and observe the underwater life while enjoying the clean, clear, cool water. Snorkel equipment provided. Wear appropriate clothing for swimming, Minimum age is 6. Meeting Place: Cossatot Falls’ Parking Lot.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Snorkeling Exploration (2 hour) Join park interpreter(s) as we snorkel a section of the Cossatot River and observe the underwater life while enjoying the clean, clear, cool water. Snorkel equipment provided. Wear appropriate clothing for swimming, Minimum age is 6. Meeting Place: Bushy Creek Access Area.
Friday, July 5
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Tree ID (1 hour) Join a park interpreter to beat the heat and enjoy a short hike on the shaded Brushy Creek Trail. We will discover how trees play an important role in protecting the Cossatot River. We will also learn some tips that will help you identify many of the trees that are found along the trail. Meeting Place: Brushy Creek Picnic Area.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Fishing Fun! (2 hour) Fish are water-dwelling animals that live in oceans, rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds. There are about 20,000 species, or kinds, of fish exhibiting a wide variety of body shapes and lifestyles. Join a park interpreter as we discover some of these fish that dwell in Cossatot River. Meeting Place: Sandbar Parking Lot.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Snorkeling Exploration (1 hour) Join park interpreter(s) as we snorkel a section of the Cossatot River and observe the underwater life while enjoying the clean, clear, cool water. Snorkel equipment provided. Wear appropriate clothing for swimming, Minimum age is 6. Meeting Place: Brushy Creek Access Area.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Kayak Demo Race (2 hour) Enjoy a fun-filled time on the Cossatot River for a crash course in Kayaking with a park interpreter as your guide. We will be learning how NOT to crash and navigate through a course set up on the river. Everything is provided so don’t worry about bringing anything besides yourself, sunscreen and a few bottles of water. Meeting Place: Low Water Bridge below Visitor Center.
Saturday, July 6
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Look at Those Teeth! (1 hour) Looking at an animal’s teeth can tell you a lot about their life! Have you ever wondered why a beaver’s teeth look orange? Do snakes even have teeth!? Join a park interpreter to learn the answers to these questions and many more. Meeting Place: Sandbar Picnic Area.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Water Jewelry (2 hours) This activity is a great opportunity to relax and take a break from the sun. Come find out why the water cycle is so important. We will also make unique jewelry that you can take home. Meeting Place: Brushy Creek Access Area.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Snorkeling Exploration (1 hour) Join park interpreter(s) as we snorkel a section of the Cossatot River and observe the underwater life while enjoying the clear, cean, clool water. Snorkel equipment provided. Wear appropriate clothing for swimming, Minimum age is 6.
Sunday, July 07
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Snorkeling Exploration (1 hour) Join park interpreter(s) as we snorkel a section of the Cossatot River and observe the underwater life while enjoying the clean, clear, cool water. Snorkel equipment provided. Wear appropriate clothing for swimming, Minimum age is 6. Meeting Place: Sandbar Parking Lot.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Feed the Critters (1 hour) It’s dinner time and the critters are hungry! Come and watch them eat and learn about the animals here at Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area. Meeting Place: Visitor Center.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Plant to Pantry (1 hour) The Grist Mills used in communities surrounding Cossatot River State Park- Natural Area provided food to Arkansans by taking grains from the plant to the pantry. Visit with Park Interpreter Carson to see a grist mill and learn how it operates. Meeting Place: Visitor Center.
