Things To Do in Arkansas
Looking for Arkansas tourist attractions? All of the 52 Arkansas State Parks offer activities for families, seniors, and nature enthusiasts. If you are traveling with a group and would like to have a program or tour designed especially for you, first look to see what is already on the Calendar of Events, then contact the Arkansas State Park. Several parks offer step-on guides for your bus tour, guided tours of historic sites, or Arkansas lake tours that can be tailored to your group's interests and available time.
Teachers, if you see Educational Programs here that meet your classroom needs, contact Arkansas State Parks at 501-682-2187 about presenting that program in your classroom. If you would like to bring your class to the park for a memorable hands-on experience, fill out the Field Trip reservation form. For additional information about Arkansas tourist attractions, visit the Teacher Resources section.
From Arkansas hiking and Arkansas camping to visiting Arkansas museums and participating in the thousands of daily park programs, you are sure to find a fun "thing to do" that interests you!
Calendar of Events - Find fun things to do in Arkansas during your visit to the state parks: Search for Arkansas Events by selecting the park of interest and choosing the month or range of dates when you will be visiting. You may also enter keywords to narrow your search.
Educational Programs - Arkansas State Parks offer thousands of educational Arkansas tourist attractions, such pioneer reenactments, Native American activities, archaeological presentations, and bird watching events.
Arkansas Camping - Find locations and pricing for Arkansas campgrounds, so you and your family can have an outdoor adventure!
Arkansas Hiking - Explore the Arkansas outdoors with your family or friends, while following a hiking trail in the Arkansas State Parks.
Lake Tours - Enjoy an Arkansas lake tour cruise and see if you can spot an egret, heron, eagle, alligator, mink, deer, or armadillo.
Arkansas History - Step back in time and discover the historic sites of Arkansas - old court houses, paddle wheel riverboats, cemeteries, archaeological sites, ceremonial centers, mound villages, Arkansas museums, and historic villages to name a few!
Watchable Wildlife - Twenty-five Arkansas State Parks have been selected for Watchable Wildlife, a national program that identifies locations that offer unique opportunities for seeing butterflies, songbirds, ducks, geese, and other Arkansas wildlife.
Senior Citizens - A number of parks have Elderhostel programs and workshops offering camping in the Ozarks, golfing in lakeside resort parks, jet boating on the White River, and immersing in Ozark music and art.
Geocaching - How about a high tech treasure hunting adventure? The latest rave in outdoor sports is geocaching, now available in 40 Arkansas State Parks.
History & Heritage - Discover Arkansas history & cultural heritage, when you explore historic homes & buildings, towns, Civil War sites, museums and much more.
Outdoor Adventure - Are you ready for an amazing family vacation? Arkansas State Parks offer exciting outdoor activities, such as backpacking, caving, hiking, hang gliding, horseback riding, lake kayaking, mountain biking, river running, rock climbing, snorkeling, and much more!
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