Stop by the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters will be available to give brief programs, help start your explorer program, or answer…

Meet a park interpreter to discover how a hiking stick can make your hike safer, enjoyable, and more memorable. We will discuss proper sizing, primary and secondary uses for a hiking stick,…

Join a park interpreter to learn the importance of citizen science and learn how to track wildlife data using apps and websites! Walk the Trees of the Forest Interpretive Trail, a moderate 0.5-mile…

You need every color to make a rainbow, just as every species is essential to Village Creek State Park's ecosystem. Join a park interpreter on a journey to find colorful connections along the…

The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…

Drop by the Exploration Station to visit with a park interpreter, discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and feel their fur! 

Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine built an entire industry in the past…

Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…

Girl Scouts are invited outdoors to discover the natural landscape and historical legacy of Louisiana Purchase State Park. Join us on a short hike on an elevated boardwalk into a swamp to a monument…

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops and unique islands. Seating is limited; reservations can be made beginning…

How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…

How did early Arkansans survive without modern tools? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore the traditional tools and weapons used for…

Queue the theme music, we are playing JEOPARDY! See if you have what it takes to outwit your fellow competitors in this battle of the brains. Play as a team or an individual to find the questions to…

Life at Mount Magazine State Park is equipped to survive what can be a challenging environment. Are you equipped to survive a quiz that tests your knowledge of Mount Magazine State Park’s resources?…

Girl Scouts, get in touch with nature as you create your own natural candle to take home. Supplies provided. #GSLoveStateParks

Owls are mysterious creatures flying in the night. Join the park interpreter to shed a little light on the mystery and discover what makes up an owl’s meal.

Come make a beaded keychain and hear about our tiny bead that tells a BIG story! #GSLoveStateParks

Join a park interpreter to make a unique connection with the Woolly Cabin. After a brief tour of our historic home, we will use watercolor to become "Park-cassos" and capture the scenery of this home.…

Whether you're fishing, camping, or just securing gear at home, knowing the right knot for the job can make all the difference. Join a park interpreter to learn the ropes, literally! Spend an hour…

Discover how the use of a covered wagon enabled pioneers to settle the area now known as Lake Fort Smith. Daily life was full of hard choices of what to pack for the westward expansion. Come meet a…