VILLAGE CREEK — It’s another busy weekend at Village Creek State Park.
The free community activities begin tomorrow (Thursday) with an Echoing Footsteps Hike at 8:30 a.m., starting from the Lake Austell boat ramp parking lot. It is a 1.5-mile moderate hike on the Military Road Trail. Please wear hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. A Checkpoint Challenge will follow at 11 a.m. at the Lake Austell playground area.
Friday will begin with a Big Ben Trail Guided Hike at 9 a.m., starting from outside the visitor center. It is a half-mile moderate trail walk. Wear sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and bring drinking water. That will be followed by Discovering Nature Journals at 11 a.m. at the Lake Austell playground area. All materials will be provided. A Stories and S’mores program will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the Camp Loop A field/fire ring. Please bring a camp chair, drinking water, and your favorite campfire story.
Saturday includes a Become a State Park Explorer program at 2 p.m. at the amphitheater. It is intended for kids ages 6 to 14. A Fishy Business program will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, starting outside the visitor center. Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting muddy and wet.
The weekend will conclude with the Hidden Hunt at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Lake Austell playground area. An Arboretum Trail Stroll will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, starting outside the visitor center. It is a half-mile, relatively easy walk. Finally, a Picture Perfect program will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, starting outside the visitor center. Please bring a camera, insect repellent and water.
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.
