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HUES OF THE HOLLOW
Meeting Place: Fossil Flats Trailhead
1:30 pm- 3:00 pm Take a closer look at the colors hiding in plain sight. From mossy greens to fiery reds, Devil’ s Den State Park is full of vibrant surprises waiting to be discovered. Join a park interpreter for mildly strenuous 1 or 2-mile hike. Please wear sturdy shoes and take water. 11333 West Arkansas
Pumpkin Patches and Farm Fun for Family Fall Outings
When you’ re particular about your pumpkin choices or you want to enjoy the wholesomeness of the fall harvest, visit one or several of these local attractions. Some even have farm-themed playgrounds or adventurous field mazes. Others offer the chance to see or feed farm animals. There may be a tractorpulled wagon ride available. Opportunities for colorful fall photos abound and family memories will be made. Many offer group rates and have party packages. Check their social media sites to confirm open hours, in case of weather conditions. Most are open every weekend in October.
RIVERCREST ORCHARD
Enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin and sunflower patches, bounce pillows, low ropes course, barrel train, hayrides, zip-lines, trackless train, corn pool, fall ball zone, a 6-acre barnyard play area and more! Thursday-Sunday in October. Check online for hours and dates. 2991 Dead Horse Mountain Road, Fayetteville. Rivercrestorchard. com
Hwy. 74, West Fork, Ark.
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FALL COLORS LAKE TOUR
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park’ s history, fall scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this pontoon boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Register and pay at the marina. This activity is dependent on weather and lake conditions. Meeting Place: Marina. Noon-2 p. m. Adults: $ 14.
Ages 6-12: $ 8; under 5: Free. 15458 Shepard Springs Road
Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-2469
VANZANT FRUIT FARM
Established in 1949 in Lowell, Vanzant Fruit Farm is a familyowned and operated pumpkin patch known also for its market of pumpkins peaches, apples, and grapes and mums. In October, open 8 a. m.-6 p. m. Monday- Saturday. 3705 E Highway 264, Springdale.
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