CROSS COUNTY — The summer fun will continue at Parkin Archeological State Park and Village Creek State Park this weekend.
Parkin Archeological State Park will host a site tour hike starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday). It will include an interpretive walk through the ancient village of Casqui and a chance to view the original moat and chieftain’s mound.
Parkin Archeological State Park is located at 60 State Highway 184, off of U.S. Highway 64 in Parkin. For questions, call 870-755-2500.
The events at Village Creek State Park will include a Shaped By Water: Watercolor Painting program at 5 p.m. today. The meeting place is outside the visitor center. That will be followed by a Golf Cart Safari at 7 p.m. starting from The Ridges pro shop. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12. Space is limited. Call 870-238-9406 to reserve a spot.
Tomorrow will begin with a Become a State Park Explorer program at 10 a.m. at the amphitheater. The program is intended for kids ages 6-14. A What’s the Catch? program will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday starting outside the visitor center. It will include a paper fish craft. The day will conclude with a Fishy Business program at 4 p.m. starting outside the visitor center. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting muddy and wet.
Sunday will include a Big Ben Trail guided hike at 9 a.m. starting outside the visitor center. That will include a half-mile moderate trail hike. Wear sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and bring drinking water. Finally, the Fish Name Game will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday starting outside the visitor center.
Village Creek State Park is located six miles south of Wynne on Arkansas Highway 284. For more information, visit www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/village-creek-state-park or call 870-238-9406.
